The Shanghai Teahouse Koi Garden WA artist This painting is pre framed

This painting is pre framed in a black floating frame

directly contrasting with the cooler tones surrounding it

The brushstrokes are loose and dynamic

which I have attached to wood panels

The original painting sparked my interest in trying figurative work

The Shanghai Teahouse Koi Garden WA artist This painting is pre framedThis painting was inspired by my visit to the ancient Teahouse and Koi Garden in Shanghai. Koi, and fish in general, are one of my favourite subjects. This painting is unique in that it is an Original Watercolour painted directly on to canvas. This requires special techniques and canvas preparation. The watercolours allow a lovely translucency not possible with acrylic on canvas. READY TO HANG