One of our favorite family traditions during our annual vacation in Mendocino is a slow walk through the tall grass on the edge of the headlands.  This is a must experience on the last day as the sun is setting below the sea.  It gives our senses a chance to absorb the wonder of this place as we say good-bye for another year.
For me, the magic is what the warm glow of the setting sun does to this romantic landscape.  It’s like viewing the world through rose-tinted glasses.  Painting it required dipping into some pigments I seldom use in my work.  It was challenging and it was fun.