Water Lilies

I first encountered water lilies during a 2020 trip to Cambodia and Laos. Their color, form, and quiet presence captivated me immediately. I began painting them simply because they are stunning, yet over time I’ve become increasingly drawn to their deeper resonance — the way they emerge from darkness into light, and how their brief blooms reflect the fleeting nature of beauty.

In this series, I experiment with composite gold leaf as a base. The surface creates a shifting luminosity — a reflective glow that changes with the light — enhancing the ethereal, fragile presence of the blooms.

Oil painting of pink water lily on gold background.

Lilies #1

Mixed media painting of water lilies with lush green background.

Lilies #2

Pink blossom of waterlily is reflected in the water.

Lilies #3

Goldfish swim beneath lily pads. The sky is reflected in the water. Bamboo stubs in the foreground.

Lilies #4

Oil painting of white water lily on gold background

Lilies #5

Painting of decaying waterlilies above gold background

Lilies #6

Lilies, lily pads and water over collaged papers. Mixed media.

Luminous Lilies

Mixed media painting of water lilies. Mixed media.