Well here at the edge of Yellowstone National Park, there
are many governmental regulations. Some people would say red tape and hoops to
jump through J…. But it’s meant to
keep the Park “for the benefit and enjoyment of the people”. And
that’s important.
So a CUA permit allows me to take individuals or small
groups into Yellowstone National Park for painting workshops or classes. Yes,
there are definitely many other places around here, outside of Yellowstone, to plein
air paint. But Yellowstone certainly has a magnetic pull on me! The gorgeous
light, the abundant wildlife, the 'moody' geyser basins, the majestic water
falls, the pristine rivers, the expansive mountain views, the awe inspiring
valleys, the big sky, the glorious sun
rises and sun sets, the diversity of subjects to paint……I could go on and on….
Now, with the CUA (commercial use authorization) I can
share my love of Yellowstone AND my knowledge and experience of painting in the
Park with students. What an opportunity –
this being the first year they have
granted CUA permits for plein air painting. Now,
maybe you’re saying – Oh, that IS
exciting!
I’ll be working out the details and I’ll keep you
posted. Of course, if you have any questions, please contact me anytime. It
always helps to hear your specific interests and comments.
To give you a flavor of the Yellowstone National Park plein
air painting experience, here are a few photos I took on my recent painting
excursions….
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| Painting in Lamar Valley (This photo was taken by John) |
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| A black bear cub |
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| A white pelican |
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| Sunset in Lamar Valley |
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| Another angle on the sunset ---- spectacular to say the least! |
