Swimming Pool Mural - Design # 1

When doing a painting scenery I've always start completing the background and recede backward adding design elements. The farther the object, the tone density more lighter and misty as it was a part of the sky.

My second approach is to make a tonal gradation of darker blue and turquoise and blend it paler as it reaches the coast. Making it calm is not to put too much waves, next is I added the mass of sand in a rhythm composition, as when you scan the panoramic view will invite you to where was the end of the horizon.

I've added plants to the tallest like palm trees and the sakura, the beautiful flower tree of Japan; a medium size elements such as banana leaves and the anahaw palms with an exotic nipa hut. I've added the grasses, bushes and create a landscape of wild flowers. Adding some birds in a far horizon and some accents of toucan in the foreground more lively and realistic.

My design no. 1 is my first interpretation making as a very cool place and with 30% of hot colors as and again the composition of the rule of thirds.

The best approach is to use use an oil paints because it was tough in humidity, and it is important to to use the right material in painting and to take into consideration temperature change, condensation and chemicals all involved in the everyday running and maintenance. In this manner the longevity of the the painting depends on well prepared surface and properly care protection.