This Yosemite piece has been a fun challenge to work on. The view that inspired me to do this piece was of El Capitan (just a week before Alex Honnold broke the record for free climbing the face faster than anyone). It was early in the morning when I first drove into the park. After about an hour drive I finally noticed the mountain. It was immense. One of those views that leaves you breathless for a while. I wanted this painting to capture that moment of first seeing this mountain.