As I paint these beauties I cannot but help think about the wonderful, weathered sea floats hanging on the sides of boats at dock. I saw these in Greece and in Monterey Bay, California. There does not seem to be a specific design or color which makes them almost look like colorful balloons or parade floats. I have created these with pastel shades but have also done paintings with them in bright vibrant primary colors. It is a fun project to do to experiment with different color combinations.