Moody scenes

11x14 oil-"SOLITUDE" at Wild Dunes, SC

 Not all days are filled with sunshine and glowing color. But that's OK. Life isn't like that. On this particular day, I was on vacation in the Carolina's and had gone out for an early morning walk. No one wanted to go with me since it was the tail end of a storm and cold and windy. However, the surf was rolling in with huge energy and a roar. The "beach boys" had set up the chairs and umbrellas for the day, even though no one was venturing out. I loved the optimism they represented and the vitality that surrounded me. Although with an overcast sky I missed the usual play of light that I am so drawn to, the wind and noise and taste of salt in the air as it stung my face had a distinct moody appeal. I limited  my colors  to focus on the solo empty chairs, the deserted beach and the challenging weather. My goal was to capture the  mood.