Colors of the Atlantic Ocean

First Light
acrylic on panel, 6x6

The colors of the Atlantic Ocean on the east coast of Florida are a little different from the Gulf waters.  While visiting the Jacksonville area, I noticed how purple the water looked, especially in the morning.  The sand dunes were higher.  I stood behind some dunes and tall grasses and took some photographs as the sun came up.  This is a small study I did.  I sold the larger painting that was inspired by this study.