Waterlilies

Waterlilies is a 3 by 4 inch oil painting created entirely with a palette knife. The piece captures clusters of water lilies resting on a calm pond, rendered through thick, textured strokes. Soft pinks, whites, and greens form the flowers and pads, while horizontal layers of green, brown, and blue suggest gentle reflections on the water’s surface. This small painting draws on my appreciation for Monet’s impressionism, emphasizing the quiet rhythm and depth of a lily pond through contrast and movement. The palette knife technique adds a tactile energy that reflects the natural stillness and subtle complexity of this scene.