My original sketch approved by the client for an impressionist-style painting inspired by Maurice Prendergast's, "The Picnic".
Before shot of the immense wall the painting was commissioned for.
Because of the large scale of this painting and our concern about warping, I ordered custom built aluminum frame canvases from Lucious Hudson in California. They were perfect and worth every penny.
Applying multiple coats of Utrecht gesso with a sponge. Serenaded by fellow artist Steve Larson.
Drawing out the composition using a grid method.
Painting in progress using Utrecht lightfast acrylics. The canvases barely fit on the longest wall of my studio. There is a large mirror strategically placed on the opposite wall which I used to observe the effect of distance, since I knew that the painting would never be viewed close up because of its location.
Early detail shot. 
Completed painting, L'Apres Midi Au Lac, 15' by 6'6", acrylic on canvas with UV varnish finish coat, 2009. This was a very special project created exclusively for La Bastide de Neige in Deer Valley, UT.
Location shot: Installation by preparer Ben Weimeyer, using a French cleat hanging system. Ben is truly an expert!
Hung in place. View from the sitting area.
View from the upstairs balcony
View from the entry.
The adjacent rotunda with faux marble columns, that I painted.
The grand entry with faux marble columns. I love this classical European color scheme: earthy pinks derived from French ocher or Italian red sienna, with red and green marble. 
