Today was an important milestone in the creation of this mural. I’ve completed 95% of the main composition by adding a few more leaf structures and the trunks of two palms. There will be one more palm trunk to the right and that will be created tomorrow.

Then I’ll be ready to paint the sunlit-filled background—a favorite section of this mural. I’m really looking forward to the freedom that the back section offers. I will paint background leaves and vines freehand. The back section will then bring the mural one more step towards completion of the first layer. I am lucky that the paint drys fast in the Indian Summer warmth.