Surf's Up

So I was in my studio creating a piece for a dear friend.  He likes vibrant colors, abstract, very untethered things.  My first commission and I was excited.  Of course, one has to wait until one feels the creative juices.  I never know what will come out.

Just as I was finishing this piece I heard voices.  Sounded as though there were in the basement.  I washed the brushes, cleaned off my palette and went to the window.  Two dark figures ran by the house and out toward the water making a sharp right into the brush. 

The painting above shows the area disappeared near the surf.

Was I getting too close to this?