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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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