My watercolor of this patio was commissioned as a surprise gift for new owners of this town home. The best view was locked behind garden walls, so the realtor supplied this photo:
Realtor's photograph
As I created my painting, I modified the composition and background to focus on what would be the new owner's view as they returned home each day. I added greenery and emphasized the striking red of the door, garden seat, and pots. Below is my finished watercolor, which the realtor framed and presented at closing:
My completed watercolor