While out painting one afternoon I watched a pair of men unload kayaks from their vehicles and place them along the edge of the estuary. There were a dozen kayaks by the time they were done, then gradually more people began to arrive. They all dressed in life vests, got into the kayaks, and headed out for what appeared to be a lesson. I don't know how long they stayed out on the water because they had not returned before I finished painting for the day. It was clear they were all having a great time.
These kind of moments, when people are out enjoying their environment, always speak to me. After selecting sections from a variety of my photos from that day, I composed this painting, included some of the sailboats in the distance that were also on the water. Then I decided on a color scheme I felt would feature the kayaks while also making them at home in their surroundings.