Peril - Painting on the high seas.

So it my Dad's Birthday today and I decided to paint him something with my new found talent. I wanted to do something where I could capture the mood of the scene. I set about and created this piece and gave it to him today. He loved it! 

'Peril'

I tried out a few thing for the waves and settled on a sponge. I think i'll work on this process as I think a sponge has more to offer.  I am happy with the over all result however.   The clouds I ended up painting with brush and finger for blending which I think proved some depth.  And the final trick I tried was watering down black and using a fine brush to get the rain effect.  Over all I use a heap of techniques I've never done before and I am happy with my results.