I love to watch koi swim and interact with the pond plants, water and light. Watching them flow and move, with their vibrant colors and whimsical fins, is like a dance and moving art. To me koi are dreamy and calming. I was especially focusing on the light in this piece. As with most of my work this painting has a vibrant color palette, thick texture, and an impressionist feel. Interestingly, Koi fish are traditionally symbolic of prosperity and good fortune.