Padilla Bay No.3

Nature always teaches and in this case it was a lesson in patience. This spot was at the end of a 45 min walk, a last chance attempted walk down at the beach after walking the above trail. This area is pretty unique, the beach and trees smashing together along the cliff edge, allowing a great view at trees and textures looming above and outwards. I’ve been focusing on interwoven textures and plants and this instantly checked that box when I saw it. Compounded with the wind, its expression within the tree and its movement, I was affected by the strong winds, not allowing a relaxed painting session. Maybe it hasn’t been mentioned, but meeting people the energy I get from those interactions is very impactful. Even details as small as where I’m standing and how I’m standing is meaningful. Being on the beach, in loose rock, on a slope meant I was constantly repositioning and moving, but having to take care of that movement as I could trip pretty easy; the tide even came pretty far in towards the end, luckily this one’s all finished regardless.