Iguana Wall Art in a Game Room
Acrylic Paint (roughly 40'x10')
Artist: John Potter - Escape Key Graphics
Client: Boca Grove Golf and Country Club

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.
Finished Murals

Finished Iguana Mural

Corner of Iguana Mural

Fox Mural

Finished murals before room decor was complete

Iguana Sketch

Iguana preliminary painting

Iguana underpainting

Mural in progress

Mural in progress

Mural in progress

Mural in progress

Mural in progress

Mural in progress

Completed Bee and Color Field

Completed Bee Mural

Completed Fox Mural

Completed Murals

MURALS:
Game Room Mural
Shipping Container Mural
Iguana Mural
Shipping Container Mural
Bee Mural
Color Pattern Mural
Columns Mural
Outdoor Mural - Greece
Hallway Mural - Tropical Island
Limited Color Mural - Tentacles
Dancing Fox Mural
Abstract Pattern Mural
Alcove Mural
Long Hallway Mural
Accent Mural
Accent Mural 2
STREET ART:
Iguana Mural
Shipping Container Mural
Shipping Container Mural
Columns Mural
Memorial Bench Illustration
Color Pattern Mural
Alcove Mural
Bee Mural
Game Room Mural
Dancing Fox Mural
Sports Illustration
Wetlands Illustration
1960s Illustration
Abstract Pattern Mural
Wilderness Illustration
Soccer Illustration
Golf and Tennis Illustration
Shops Illustration
Airport Illustration
City Center Illustration
Playground Illustration
PAINTINGS:
Koi Fish
Siren of the Sea
Buddha
Study for a mural
Scarlet Macaw
Iguana
Study for a mural
Volodymyr Zelensky
Thalassophobia painting
Relaxed girl figure painting
Shipping Container Mural
Lines Portrait
Study for a mural
Tongue
Tube
Brutalism 01 and 02
Robot
Archers
Bubblegum Machine
Andy Warhol
Thrive
Shipping Container Mural
Iguana Mural
Bee Mural
Color Pattern Mural
Hypnotist Portrait
Bahamian Flag
Abstract Pattern Mural
Astronaut Farmer
Skateboard and Scooter
Book cover portrait
Astronaut illustration
Sushi painting
Painting
Conquistadors illustration
PORTFOLIOS
- 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.