Iguana Mural

I just completed this mural for Boca Grove Golf and Tennis Club in their new game room.

I submitted a small (20"x9") painting as a proposal. For the actual mural I mostly used brushes but I did use a paint roller for the background. I also used paint markers during the initial drawing stages and for detail here and there. I used a lot of spray paint near the doors so that I could get a seamless look flowing over the molding. I developed some new techniques that I hope to use again in the future.

This painting was done in a light to dark technique like the old masters or as any academic painter would. Although I used the general size and position from the initial sketches I created most of this on the spot. Normally I find the initial concept art highly instructive but in this case I found that scale created new challenges and opportunities and I rolled with it. Ultimately the client chose to paint the whole room (that wasn't covered in murals) the color of my underpainting which really helped everything in the room pop.

I can't overstate how much I enjoyed creating this mural. I was provided a great deal of solitude while I worked that I absolutely loved. I spent a lot of time in a flow state that was pure joy.

This was not the only mural in the room and I've added some photos here showing how it all fits together.

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• Illustration Portfolio: Start here for custom illustration and book covers. You can also browse illustrated maps and architectural rendering.
• Fine Art: I offer original paintings and drawings, including my Custom Halftone Series. You will also find mural work here.
• Graphic Design & Motion: View my graphic design portfolio. After that, explore motion design and animated illustrations.
• Maps by application: I create illustrated maps for boat shows, resorts, marinas, real estate, transportation, transit and parking, towns and cities, parks, and wayfinding.
• Additional project types: I also produce cover illustration, vehicle and vinyl wraps, proposal renderings, and street art.
• Illustration methods: My techniques include vector, isometric and axonometric, painting, black and white, GeoData maps, overhead maps, and custom halftones.
• Software portfolios: I work primarily in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, SketchUp Pro, and Adobe InDesign. For motion projects, I use Premiere Pro and After Effects. You can watch my demo reel here.