Biscay Green Teal Water Landscape Mood board featuring Kenai Fjords Alaska Art

Crushing on Biscay Green & Teal

I admit it — I’m having a bit of a color crush on this one! The teal ocean waters, the lone trees perched on mossy rocks, and that soft haze of clouds… it’s simply magical. When paired with gray, Biscay green feels both revitalizing and calming — a perfect balance for any space. This mood board centers around Standing with Friends, a piece that brings that same coastal-meets-Alaska tranquility into your home or office.

What Is a Mood Board?

Before diving in, let’s talk about what a mood board actually is — and how I use them. A mood board is a visual planning tool that brings together inspiration, textures, and colors to help you picture how everything will flow in a room. For anyone who’s visual (🙋🏼♀️ that’s me!), mood boards are a lifesaver. They make it easy to experiment with palettes and decor ideas before committing to big decisions.

When it comes to art-centered design, mood boards connect fine art with furniture, finishes, and accents so the entire space feels cohesive. They help you see how one statement piece — like Standing with Friends — can guide the color story and overall atmosphere of a room.

My Mood-Board Method

I started building mood boards years ago while designing a barndominium from scratch. Being a very visual (and slightly list-obsessed!) person, I needed a way to organize all my ideas. Mood boards let me “chip and chunk” big projects — breaking them into small, creative steps until everything clicked. They’ve become my favorite way to visualize how art and design come together.

Kenai Fjords, Resurrection Bay, Alaska

This piece works beautifully in both residential and professional spaces — from a cozy reading nook to a modern office or conference room. One of my clients actually installed this artwork in both their office and meeting room, and now that’s all I can imagine when I look at it. The cool teal and gray tones bring calm focus to any environment.

Biscay Green & Teal Mood Board

Standing with Friends draws you in — it’s almost mystical. Trees growing on rocks surrounded by teal water… it feels like something straight out of a dream. This mood board builds on that feeling, pairing nature-inspired art with subtle modern textures and a few luxe details.

Using art to enhance the beauty of your surroundings always makes me happy. Art has the power to remind us of a moment — a vacation, a place, or simply a feeling. When you invest in art that carries meaning, you’re really investing in the memories behind it.

5 Steps to Build Your Mood Board

1. Select Your Room

I built this one for a versatile space — something that could work in a small office, waiting area, or a cozy living nook. But honestly, this art fits almost anywhere. Its calming palette makes it an easy choice for any style.

2. Choose Your Focal Point

Every great design starts with a focal point. For this board, it’s Standing with Friends — shown below on TruLife Acrylic for that non-glare, “looking-through-a-window” effect I love.

A little about this art: Captured in Kenai Fjords, Resurrection Bay, Alaska — a breathtaking landscape where the weather changes by the minute. I was lucky enough to catch it on the perfect cloudy day. If only those rocks could talk… imagine the stories they’d tell!

3. Build a Theme

My theme for this board is calm energy — not sleepy calm, but a soothing, grounded feel that still inspires creativity. It’s that peaceful escape into nature without ever leaving the room.

4. Create the Mood Board

Now comes the fun part! Visualize the art with furniture and accents that enhance its tones and textures. I’ve pulled a few inspiration pieces below — items that complement the teal, gray, and natural textures of the artwork.

5. Tweak Until You Love It

Design is personal, so make it yours. The goal is to love what you see — because when your space feels like you, it just works.

Design Resources

• Ethan Allen – The Bennett Sofa in Chance Seaglass: a perfect teal-toned match for this art.
• Florence Knoll Lounge Chair (Gray): timeless, structured, and elegant.
• Lamps Plus Floor Lamp: its multi-branch design echoes the tree-topped rocks in the artwork.
• Platner Side Table: a sculptural accent that balances form and function.
• Crate & Barrel Ombre Glassware: a little color play for your tabletop.
• Montague & Capulet Fur Pillows: cozy texture meets modern luxury.
• Fabulous Furs Throw Blanket: perfect for a soft Alaska-inspired accent.
• Allen + Roth Touch Lamp: one of my favorites — bright, functional, and sleek.

And don’t forget a plant! Greenery adds life and movement to the room — the perfect finishing touch to echo the nature in the artwork.

Try a Smaller Statement

Not ready for a large wall piece just yet? Many of my artworks also come as smaller Acrylic Blocks. They’re perfect for desks, shelves, and side tables — anywhere you want a subtle pop of color or calm.

About the Artist

I’ve loved taking pictures since I was little. Over time, photography evolved from capturing memories to creating art that helps others connect with theirs. After a 30-year career in corporate life, I’ve found my balance — sharing nature-inspired fine art that brings beauty and calm into people’s homes and workplaces.

Note: I’m not affiliated with the furniture or decor brands mentioned — they’re simply design inspirations that complement the artwork.

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