"Hold On Tight!" (12" x 12" Pastel): Westhampton Beach NY)

Working on this beach scene reminded me how much I love painting figures in the landscape. But photo references can be misleading. I guess that's why some artists paint en plein air. In real life, there's much more nuance.

About the scene: my friend Jill and grandson Max at the water's edge, on Westhampton beach, in the aftermath of a big storm. The waves were rough that day -- hold on tight, Max!

PS - My friend loves her new painting, which is the best feeling of all:)