The Sun was at high noon. Right above my head, it radiated out light so bright I couldn’t look at it. But I could squint and see the rays pouring out. My original piece started with just a round partial disk for the sun but what kept on imaging itself were sunlight patterns.
The sun mandala is a popular symbol in our and other cultures. The entire concept of radial design comes from this central circle image with rays pointing out from the center to the edge and beyond the edge of the circle. Below is a stock photo of a Hindu Indian sun radial design. 
Although I didn’t see this internet image until I began writing this blog and researched for it, the sun impacted me similarly with the artist who drew this image. The Indians felt the sun was too angry and too hot and burned their crops. Other cultures wish the sun would make more appearances as in the polar north. Sunny Florida thrives on the amount of sun we receive.
Astrologically, the Sun image is a Zodiac participant. It is associated with the Zodiac collection of stars called Leo. Ideally, a Sun energy shining in a person produces a warm and friendly and strong character. The Sun, zodiacally, embodies male energy. When it’s not so sunny, the Sun or Leo character can be unusually spiky to talk to, and selfish with the worst of male qualities.
Because I’ve just concluded a long relationship with a not-so-sunny Leo, I’ll move onto my beach scene at dusk.
Sunset at the beach is one of the prettiest times of the day. The sun is far over in the west behind where I was sitting. From the descending sun, it sends the slower frequency rays of reds and oranges to the clouds. By now, the cloud moisture has grown. Usually in the morning, the clouds are more sparse and are very white. The day picks up on heat and humidity as the sun moves westward. Many more subtleties of colors can be seen in the waters as well as in the clouds.
Dusk is not part of the zodiac but it is my favorite time of day for painting.