Beach meditation at sunset

I love sunsets and all the colors that light up in the sky, and the colors come even more alive with clouds. And here in California, sunsets at the beach hit water just right and the rhythmic waves make it a perfect spot for meditating. So here is a man meditating at the beach, part of a story I'm working on illustrating. The challenge here was getting the waves right as they come into the beach...

Original sketch in ballpoint pen

First layer of color