Dreaming of Santorini

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Dreaming of Santorini

Photo of a pool-side mural in Sarasota, FL. Painted by Skip Dyrda to look similar to Santorini, Greece

   Created for a Sarasota home’s pool courtyard, this mural was inspired by the clients’ love of Santorini. I painted the scene directly onto the stucco wall, using the island’s iconic whites and blues to bring a bit of their favorite getaway into their everyday space. The mural is roughly 6 by 13 feet and painted with high‑quality artist acrylics.

 
In Progress and Detail Images
Detail photo of a pool-side mural in Sarasota, FL. Painted by Skip Dyrda to look similar to Santorini, Greece

Here’s a full view of the mural, courtyard and pool. It was a little tricky trying to paint while standing, kneeling or sitting on that narrow space between the pool and the wall. I didn’t fall into the pool even once! I also applied a custom patina to the little statue on the right. 

Detail photo of a pool-side mural in Sarasota, FL. Painted by Skip Dyrda to look similar to Santorini, Greece

An in progress photo. 

Detail photo

Detail photo of a pool-side mural in Sarasota, FL. Painted by Skip Dyrda to look similar to Santorini, Greece

Detail photo

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