An Octopus Blue Sky

An Octopus Blue Sky

I’m often hired to paint beach scenes on lanai walls. For one recent scene they home- owner had requested the sky and water incorporate shades of blue that coordinated with artwork inside the home of a blue octopus. That was a first. But how appropriate is the timing in light of what just transpired this week in Israel with the blue jellyfish. If you haven’t seen the video, the link is posted below.

Beyond the blue shades for sky and sea, there were other special requests. A walk path and fence line, fun unexpected things, space for the upcoming landscape, and to feature their grandchildren. The end result is precious and unique. The home’s lanai has a neighborhood trail behind it and the hikers and bicyclists enjoyed watching the mural come to life.

Angle shots:

A closer look at the details:

For fun, a parasailer :

A quaint beach wood fence:

Grand-daughters build a sandcastle:

Of course, you always need salboats:

A boardwalk:

Dolphins playing:

The image of the grandson & pelican is from a photo of him on a beach 

when a pelican had come up to him in curiosity. The starfish is for another flick of blue.

The landscape and lighting were installed after the mural was complete. Here's a look at the scene at night:

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Here's the link to the Blue Jellyfish story...amazing :

Thousands of Blue jellyfish