High Key/Pattern Painting

It was very overcast and quiet at the beach today. 

The sky, sand, and water were all very muted

(which made the bright colors even brighter!)   

I am usually attracted to strongly sunlit subjects,

so this was a challenge.

I decided to approach it as a high key, pattern painting.

(See PKR's DVD's)  

These gals were about 200 yards away from my set up,

so I had no choice but to squint and paint what I could see. 

That sure helps you simplify! 

(I may get rid of the swimmer who looks like a starfish. 

I like him but he's distracting?)