The person who commissioned this painting, requested I should paint the ocean in bright blue.  Her intention was to match the decor of her room.  I made the point that the sea mirrors the sky and the colours of the ocean are constantly changing.  I explained that an artist is aware of these changes as the many hues, browns and greens must be mixed with other colours at any  given time.  As a consequence of her preference - I painted the sea her way!