Girl on the Beach work in progress

I recently found out I have an 11 year old niece that I didn't know I had. She wants to know her family, and I'm doing my best to give her what she needs. Unfortunately, her father denies her existence, what a shame,she is a beautiful girl. This painting reminds me of her , I saw this little girl on the beach this summer. She was all alone, had just finished her "masterpiece" sandcastle and looked out into the water. I'm not sure what captured her attention, but something made her gasp.....I remember being that age, oh the wonders of life!