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The varying and vivid colors of these fish make them popular Koi pets in outdoor and decorative ponds. Koi are a type of domesticated carp, and are sometimes also called Japanese carp. These fish were developed from common carp in Japan in the early 1800′s, but carp were first bred in China for color mutations more than 1000 years ago.
Did you know that koi fish are a symbol of love and friendship in Japan, and wealth and success in China? Koi fish also play an important role in Chinese and Japanese myths and legends where they represent perseverance, strength of character, and sometimes even transform into a dragon. They are also very popular as tattoos, where they often stand for courage, achievement, and prevailing over life’s obstacles. Can you see these traits in the drawings and paintings below?
Source: Wikipedia & Vanishing Tattoo
Sharpies on paper.
Kohaku Koi by RaowenBlackbird on deviantART
Watercolor on paper.
Watercolor Koi Fish by bryancollins on deviantART
Paint on wooden 1′x2′ panels.
Koi Triptych by missmonster on deviantART
Sumi ink & Japanese watercolors on paper.
Japanese Koi by Azrael-Nekhbet on deviantART
Ink and watercolor on paper.
Koi by tHe-FOrger on deviantART
Colored pencils on black paper.
Koi Symmetry by celestriastars on deviantART
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“Great use of colors, loved all of your work showed here, My personal favorite is Watercolor on paper.” Waiting for more to come…;)
wow these are wonderful colours. it’a a great job. i like your work
Wow, Japanese koi was really nice. Thats definitely my favorite. I just love the colors in it.
I had no idea that the Koi fish had such meaning in the culture of Japan and China. Some of the drawings show such strength like the Sumi ink and the colored pencils on blck, while the Bryan Collins water color and the ink and water color by tHe-FOrger are whimsicle and delicate looking. My girls would love those for their rooms! I’d love to see more!
Extraordinary use of colors. The matted look but with bright colors on the painted wood is exceptional.
Thank you for including my piece with all of this wonderful art.
You’re very welcome.
These are really good! Love the bright colors.
Hard to pick a favorite as they are all so beautiful and unusual in their own way. I think that Koi are a good subject with their flowing lines and each Koi pond having it’s own character allows for so many different ways to portray them….although with the infinite colors and patterns of the Koi themselves they don’t actually “need” any background!
I just loved the bright colors. Fantastic Grace Doerk
Wow, I love the color and layout. Very talented!
Wow! Thank you so much for featuring my art here. I’m so flattered!
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You’re very welcome!
nice post, thx for sharing it
paint on wood! Its so pretty!
Thanks for the article. Koi really bring peace and tranquility to any environment. Koi are very popular because of this respect. Worldwide they bring the same feeling no matter what race or nationality. Great Paintings. Thank you for furthering the koi hobby in your own respect.