Now a few things have finally changed. Painting involves constant adjustment and changes: The transparence and translusence of  the waves, the surface structure. All give movement and volume. The one wave you see in the central area with its green-ish hue has  the potential of being the one “nail” that all else can be hung upon. But it is at the same time a bit of a risk: if THAT one fails, much of the painting collapses.

The stones on the left side need to be changed. I intended them to be of granite, with its typical rust-red, brown and grey colours. But I had forgotten that granite tends towards black, or darkens a lot when wet. And there are few places more wet than this one.

Next step will be  the area between the stones and the horizon, along with the sky over it all where clouds and ocean seem to merge in a haze. I think that diffuse light is vital for recreating the atmosphere. The colours that will dominate the sky will also reflect on the paintings lower areas, especially in the foam and froth that till now is merely white where the waves crest. In short: a pink sky gives pink wave tops.

And even more adjustments.