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Oakhurst, California where I now live, is near the southern gateway to Yosemite National Park, and ever since there were wheels, people have found a way to pass through our village enroute to see the Park's wonders. This little chapel originally stood on "Chapel Hill" in Oakhurst alongside the stagecoach road through town. It has since been moved to the town's cemetery and has been completely restored by a hard working group of volunteers. Interestingly, the site where the chapel once stood is now the location of the company I work for in my day job!
It was getting on toward Autumn when I painted the picture, using palette knife for an impasto look, and I picked a time when the sun was shining directly on the building - mid day - without interference from the many large trees surrounding the Chapel.
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