This painting is inspired by a painting road trip down the pacific coast highway.  This is the Crescent Beach area of Northernmost California.  I was attracted by the vibrant lighting and dramatic shapes. This place just called out to be painted!
It's painted on a 1.5 inch cradled panel that needs no frame. 
For those who care about (the essential luck) of art contests- This one made the top 20 in an issue of Modern Impressionist Magazine.