This painting was inspired by a trip to the west coast and a photo I took at Wickaninnish Beach, while I was still in the forest fringe, before walking out onto the beach. That day, the view was wrapped in fog. I could see only the muffled silhouette of spruce trees. I may yet paint that more moody view but, for this painting, I wanted to reveal the curve of the beach I knew was there. I was seeking the high contrast between the heavy dark trees and the dazzling lightness of beach and breakers beyond.