early stages of a beach sunset sketch

Yes, the sunset. But…You forgot this.

 

 

Most people only see one light source in this painting.

The sun hitting the horizon—that’s the obvious one.

But there’s a second light source in DUNES AT SUNSET that most people don’t catch.

That strip of wet sand is reflecting the sunset back upward, bouncing light into the grass, the waves, even the shadows. It’s subtle, but it’s everywhere.

 

 

 

sketch of a sunset over the ocean with sunlight reflecting on wet sand

 

 

 

Without it, the scene would feel flat—like it’s lit from above.

With it, the light comes from two directions at once.

That’s what makes it glow.

It’s not just a sunset. It’s light wrapping around the entire scene.

 

 

DUNES AT SUNSET coastal canvas beachscape hanging on a wall

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