Waimea Bay is on the island of Oahu and as many of you may know, recently had some huge surf along with the famous Eddie Aikau Invitational Surfing Championships held there.  This event happens only once every 5 or so years due to the size requirement of the surf.  It has to be at least 20 feet to hold the event and this year with the 'El Nino weather pattern going on, the surf cooperated and the event went off spectacularly with some very large and epic 18-20 ft. plus waves pounding through to the beach!  

Hence the inspiration for this painting.

Diary of a painting: 

The Start...

Prog 2...

Prog 3...

Prog 4...

Prog 5...

Prog #7...

Progress Report #8, FINISHED!  This is one of six paintings I will be showing two weekends from now  (Feb. 5th & 6th)  in the Punahou Carnival Art Show.