It never fails. Every year, I paint at least one tropical mural for a client. I do believe I have painted more palm trees than anything else in my life. Not that I mind so much, but I have learned how to paint a palm tree better than anything else I paint.

I am finishing up a mural at a Double Tree Hotel located in Illinois. This mural is located in the indoor pool room to my delight. So all this past very cold winter, I have taken my time to make this one extra special. Not to mention I have been taking a dip or two while it is freezing cold outside.

If you ever find yourself at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Hotel, take a stroll down to the pool room. Relax and check out my work. I have hidden many things in the clouds to tell a little story about my winter of 2013/2014. A very long and cold winter indeed.