Artwork Description
Reproduction of Koi Fish in a Sun Beam by Kate Jarvik Birch
Kate Jarvik Birch — "Koi Fish in a Sun Beam". This watercolor study exemplifies a contemporary reimagining of traditional East Asian subject matter, where the koi fish, a symbol of perseverance and good fortune, is rendered with a modern sensibility. The artist employs a painterly technique that emphasizes fluidity and light, aligning with the Impressionist tradition of capturing transient moments of natural beauty. Compositionally, the work is anchored by a strong central subject, with the koi positioned diagonally to create a sense of gentle movement, while the surrounding negative space enhances the feeling of depth and isolation. The color palette, dominated by the rich, saturated crimson of the fish against a deep, cool teal, creates a powerful visual contrast that draws the eye to the focal point. The interplay of light and shadow on the water's surface is rendered with delicate, translucent washes, evoking the luminous quality of sunlight filtering through water. This work is not merely a depiction of an animal but a meditation on tranquility and the hidden beauty of the natural world, resonating with both the symbolic significance of the koi and the aesthetic principles of modern watercolor painting.For more art by Kate Jarvik Birch click here.
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Part Number: 101989a
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1. Print on Demand Canvas
2. Print on Demand Poster Paper
3. Print on Demand Fine Art
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- Bleed Information (canvas only): 3-inch mirrored bleed included. Reach out to us for other options.
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✔ Rolled Fine Art Print
✔ Ships in Protective Tube
✔ Frame NOT included
Kate Jarvik Birch
Kate Jarvik Birch | 🌎Utah, USA
Kate Jarvik Birch is a full-time visual artist, author, playwright, and lifelong daydreamer. Her art has been featured worldwide in stores like Target, Pier One, and World Market, as well as in TV series and films including Transparent, Medium, Glee, and 21 Jump Street. For the past six years, she’s dedicated herself to her painting-a-day series, creating over 2,000 small gouache pieces—and she has no plans of stopping.
Kate finds beauty in the everyday, painting familiar objects like cups of coffee and bowls of fruit, celebrating the quiet art woven into daily life. She...
Print on Demand Specific Information
All our prints are Print on Demand prints arrive ROLLED. They are rolled in protective glassine paper and inserted into a plastic sleeve. The art is then placed in a tube with secured end caps and placed inside a box for extra protection. These are NOT finished or framed Art pieces unless specified as such.
All sizes are specified in inches.
Canvas prints come standard with a 3" mirror bleed to allow for gallery stretching. If a different bleed or type of bleed is required please contact us before placing your order or add the request to the Notes section before adding it to your cart.
