Jewels of the Pond

This watercolor on paper is approximately 20×14 inches. With the mat and frame it is 32×26 inches.

I painted this in my studio using reference photos I took during the years we lived in Japan from 2012 to 2016. During frequent visits to Kyoto, I’d stop by a small cafe with a beautiful koi pond in the back. The vibrant colors and graceful movements of these fish were mesmerizing to watch.