I love this standing sculpture.  It is beautiful right out of the box.  However I sponge painted it to get more grey and cream out of it verses more of the green hues.  I used this statue inside so I needed it to match my interior.   It is beautiful and so peaceful.   If you are thinking about purchasing.... you should.   I would not paint it if I had put it out in my garden.  The green would be perfect outside (which I think the color would be perfect for outside!).