Garden room fresco-mural from the villa of Livia, 50 BC. I have always loved this wall painting that now resides at the Museo Nazionale Romano in Rome, where I had the good fortune to see it some years ago.
So when a designer I have a long-standing relationship with wanted a large painting for her client's dining room wall, I jumped at the chance to take inspiration from this famous garden scene.
My original sketch approved by the client.
Finished painting. Giardini D'Amore, 57" by 72" acrylic, wax, pigments, on canvas
Hung in place. I selected the wall, trim, and ceiling paint colors, for both rooms, and finished the corner cabinets in a softly-aged, limed finish. 
View from the entry. Interior Design: Lynn Stoner
Detail.
Photo taken around Easter time. I also finished the dining table, distressing and aging the alder wood by applying multiple layers of custom mixed stain. It was finished with satin lacquer by Calls Design.
