My recent client JJ is a boating enthusiast who wanted to enjoy summer all year long with a commissioned painting of his boat and yacht club.
JJ knew the angle he wanted, showing the city in the background. We used the picture below as a basis for the angle, but JJ wanted the city a little larger and easier to see – and he wanted the painting to be much brighter while still keeping the vibe of sunset. I also had a sample of the wallpaper in JJ’s newly renovated bedroom (where the painting was slated to hang) to make sure my color selections would go with the room while still standing out against the wallpaper.
The reference image for the club
In addition to altering the city and color scheme, I needed to make a couple more alterations. Most importantly, JJ wanted to include his boat (see below for the picture I used). This also necessitated that I show the club at high tide so I could include the boat in close to the club!
Picture of JJ’s boat
After doing a sketch to show JJ my ideas for composition – I was on to the painting! Both JJ and his fiancé love the painting and are enjoying the summer as the cold weather rolls in
Enjoy!
Jason
The final paining