For this investigation, I chose a seagull as my main figure. I did this because they are a staple to the beach and you see them everywhere. A seagull is a very recognizable symbol of the beach, and I think everyone associates it with that. I used gouache and painted different layers of browns and greys for the seagull's feathers to add depth and texture to the piece. I also used the same layering practice with the clouds by doing multiple layers in different spots to have differing cloud shapes and colors.