Koi

Koi is a watercolour illustration of two carp moving among lily pads, a scene drawn from the long tradition of the koi pond in Japanese gardens and art. The koi has been a favoured subject for centuries, valued as a sign of perseverance and good fortune and for the way its colours move beneath the water.

The illustration is painted in soft washes of red, white and green. The two fish are described with loose, flowing strokes, while the lily pads float as flat green discs across the surface. The pale ground reads as still water, with detail kept gentle and unforced.

On a wall the print brings a quiet, natural calm into a room. The greens and reds are soft rather than bright, so the image stays restful, and the pond motif keeps a clear link to Japanese garden tradition. It suits a bedroom, a bathroom, or a living room with natural materials.

Available as a fine-art paper print, framed behind shatter-resistant acrylic, or as a satin-coated cotton canvas. Each format keeps the soft watercolour washes intact.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Koi print depict?
Two koi carp moving among lily pads in a pond, painted in soft watercolour — a scene from the long tradition of the koi pond in Japanese gardens.

What does the koi symbolise?
In Japanese culture the koi is a sign of perseverance, strength and good fortune. It has been a favoured subject in painting and garden design for centuries.

What technique was used?
It is a watercolour illustration built from soft red, white and green washes, with the fish drawn in flowing strokes and the lily pads as flat green discs on still water.

Which rooms suit this print?
Bedrooms, bathrooms and living rooms with natural materials. Its soft greens and reds keep the mood restful and tie to Japanese garden tradition.