Koi Dance

In this underwater scene, I wanted to capture the fluid dance of koi as they swirl and turn through deep, green-blue water. The central fish glows with fiery orange, its flowing fins like silk in motion, surrounded by more muted companions.

This piece is a meditation on grace and movement. The koi become abstracted forms of motion, almost musical in their choreography.

The water itself became a character, full of shifting light and mystery. I hope the painting offers a sense of calm and curiosity, pulling the viewer into a layered, living world.

Oil on Panel.
16 x 13 inches framed.
Started in 2024 completed in 2025.