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On the Easel: Returning to the Bugaboos
I started this painting about fifteen years ago, then set it aside—one of those pieces that quietly waited for the right time. It’s based on a photo I took of Snow Patch Spire in the Bugaboos of British Columbia, captured from high on Bugaboo Spire. That day was extraordinary—clear light, vast peaks, and a sense of being suspended between earth and sky. It feels right to finally bring that moment to completion. I may crop the painting to focus more closely on the spire itself
tomapplegatearts
Nov 111 min read
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Just Finished: Painting Half Dome, Remembering the Climb
Just finished—a realistic take on Half Dome in Yosemite Valley with the granite is catching the afternoon light just right. This face holds a special meaning in my soul, which is why I’ve spent so much time staying true to the place—its form, its light, its presence. Earlier in life, I lived on the 2,000-foot Northwest Face of Half Dome for two days. Slowly climbing it, always moving up hanging on little nothings. It was one of those rare trips where everything aligned: pe
tomapplegatearts
May 182 min read
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How Nature Fuels the Creative Fire
There’s a kind of knowing that only comes from being out there. Not from reading books or scrolling reference photos—but from walking the...
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May 132 min read
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Buying Art You Actually Love
For Collectors and Consultants Who Know the Difference In a world saturated with trends, algorithms, and market predictions, it’s easy to...
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May 72 min read
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