This painting always brings a smile to my face. I was painting outside by the ocean with a good friend. I chose a relatively close-up scene, while he opted for a broad, distant vista. The day took an unexpected turn when the fog started to roll in and out. There were times when his entire subject would disappear, leaving him to patiently wait it out – and us both giggling. Those shared laughs are as much a part of this piece as the paint itself."