I debated posting this image for the past few days. It isnt my best work, but it isn't supposed to be either. I am entering this in a competition for painting a mural at Medical Center of the Rockies. The painting(should it be chosen will be painted by me on a 9x13 wall in part of the Emergency Department's behavioral area). The competition will be tough, so im not expecting to win, but you cant win if you don't enter... right?... at least that's what I always hear.
I had a tough time trying to keep it simple, and not get too much gradient in it(the shading areas) because that will be very tough on the side of a wall to make it look good. anyway, big ares of the same shade are much easier for murals(i have a tiny bit of experiance. we painted one on the gym wall of my High School 10 years ago.) It will be a month till I hear if I was chosen, so don't hold your breath or you might pass out. Anyway, its simple for a reason, and they wanted something like " A soothing, natural scene, such as a mountain, beach, landscape, or other setting that is calming to the eye and soul". I hope your soul is calmed by this.

"Front Range Color and Calm"
10" by 7ish"
Watercolor on Canvasboard