Having a lot of time to paint over the summer holidays here, and thought I'd have another go at the Inspiration Challenge. The below is a photo I took a few years ago when I was on holiday on Tasmania's east coast. The beaches are pristine and Friendly Beaches is a stunning spot to visit. This shows the view looking south, towards The Hazards (the peaks on the right hand horizon) and Maria Island (just peaking over the sea in the distance). I was struck by the colour of the rocks, the breaking waves and the shifting colours of the water, from deep blue in the distance through turquoise and crystal clear close by.

The painting, photo and preliminary sketch are below - any comments welcome!

Final painting

Preliminary sketch

Reference photo