I had started a second painting at the Rancho Camulos paint out last Monday (see Rancho Roof blog) but hadn't been inspired to finish it, till today. The old ranch, farm house, and barns all hold a quiet beauty but the tree in front of the chapel and the direct sunlight leading inside, inspired me to paint this spot.

        The important elements had been painted on site, so I only needed to refine some of the paintings values. I made the sky lighter and simplified the mountain background. I used a palette knife to form the lines of the roof and also to add the dark accents on the tree. The seat under the tree needed a stronger rust color for contrast. I dashed a streak of sunlight onto the floor of the chapel and put down my brush. I was finished.