Sentinel Rock from the Swinging Bridge

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Artist's Comments

This watercolor was begun on location, plien air, on one of my weekly visits to the park during the summer. The weather was perfect, my wife, Betty, was there with me, painting a watercolor herself and we'd set up in a comfortable, shady spot. A family of tourist from the Netherlands happened by, seeking directions to "hal-if dom." It took me a few minutes to realize they were asking about "Half Dome," that "L" in "Half" can be confusing to non-native speakers. We had a wonderful conversation before they continued on, taking in the wonder that is Yosemite. These introductions to new friends from around the world is one of the many bonuses connected to painting in the park.