What an incredible place to set up today. It is a new pond at Descanso Gardens. In the attempt to create a water ecosystem, they have created a gorgeous pond with a dozen or more different type of water plants. The koi are at least 18 inches, and there is a four foot waterfall at one end. I would guess the pond is 30 feet from end to end. The size of a large pool and is about two feet deep at the deepest. It is extremely clear, so you can see the koi easily. Two actually jumped out of the water. I believe they were after dragonflies, which were around in the afternoon in pairs. I could paint in that one spot for weeks. Everytime you turn your head there is a perfect picture. The Descanso Family would be very proud.
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Robin, How amazing to see the koi jump out of the pond. Lucky for you. Your painting seemed really more vibrant than what I see on my screen. Still think the vertical leaf is a wonderful accent in this painting. Ginny
I wish I could get a handle on reproducing my work better. That alone is an art. Once I get past the "study" stage I will have them photographed. Thank you for your encouragement Ginny. It is contagious.
Hi Robin,
I have to have a look what you have done recently..I never tried to paint moving fish in a pond!
What an ambitious project..I believe this type of work is a completely different thing from landscape.
The image looks a bit like an ancient tapestry to me with a very decorative quality and a touch of bloomsbury.
After this landscape will be an easy left hand job for you I suppose.
GORgeous I love it the colors are wonderful!
Martin - I like your comparison to a tapestry. I am hopeful that I have learned something from this piece.
Terri - Thank you for your comments. I only attempted to copy the colors someone else put before me. Gorgeous setting.
Robin, your painting turned out wonderfully. I hope you are very satisfied and proud of what a great job you did.
Came by to see how your painting finished. I LOVE it! Come often to be inspired, friend.
Lori
Hi Robin,
I just popped over here after seeing your post on my blog. This is gorgeous, and yes, what a challenge to paint moving koi! I'm a lotus freak myself, so I love seeing the lotus leaves. I hope you get some good flowers from them!
I bookmarked this in bloglines so I could come back and let you know I think this is just beautiful. Now to get caught up reading the rest of your blog posts after this one
Karen - yes I am proud of what I did. No it isn't what I invision yet, but with time and practice I will get there.
Lori - Thank you for letting me know you came by. It means a lot to me. I appreciate you letting me share my struggles with you.
Julianne - I am going back to the koi pond tomorrow and I am determined to simplify... famous last words. Thanks for stopping by and for your kind comments.
Toni - Thank you Toni, I was by yours today, but was on a schedule so I didn't comment. I love your little tutorial on lettering. I use to have to do it all by hand. I actually enjoyed it.
What a beautiful pile of colors!
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