The waves here in San Pancho are full of force and beauty, as are the people who play in the surf.
I watched a mom and baby play along the water’s edge before I got into sketching them. Initially, the mom held the child by both hands as the wave crashed toward them, lifting the baby just above the wave as it broke. Each time the baby was drenched, she laughed and reached out for more. By the time I started this sketch, the mom was holding her squirming baby, who seemed determined to get back into the water.
Showing the surging waves is a challenge. Today I experimented with making shorter, choppier strokes to mimic the sea’s energy and like this better than my earlier attempts.
Deliberate Sketching 
I love the movement you’ve captured here, and you lovely style of painting! I think those choppy brushstrokes work very well. Thanks for sharing 🙂
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Thank you Andy, I appreciate the reinforcement. I knew I liked it but wondered if others might as well.
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The waves look huge. I like your technique here.
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The waves are wild, wild and magnificent. I love watching people interact with them.
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