Water Lilies Acrylic Painting
A water lily is a flower that has an almost worldwide appeal. The Greek name of this flower, Nymphea, means ‘feminine soul’, which immediately resonated with me. The star-shaped petals and the variegation on the leaves make it aesthetically appealing. It symbolises unity, peace, balance and is regarded as a symbol of rising from the mundane to the spiritual world by Buddhists. This last symbolic meaning draws me to them.
The dirty, muddy waters that they grow in are akin to negative emotions like envy, anger, fear, judgement, discrimination and so on. The beautiful flowers that emerge above these waters to bloom in their full glory represent the human ability to rise above all negativity and emerge as a happy and loving human being. I have used acrylic paints and palette knives on the canvas to create an impressionist look of a pair of pink water lilies floating in their pond, emanating a sense of calm. The canvas is stretched on a deep frame and is ready to hang.
NOTE: The 1st image shows the full painting, with the following images showcasing closeups of the artwork, detailing the work done by the artist.
Painting is signed by the artist