{"product_id":"curious-koi-original-acrylic-painting","title":"Curious Koi – Original 12\" x 12\" Acrylic Painting on Birchwood","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurious Koi\u003c\/strong\u003e captures one of those small, unexpected moments that invites us to stop and look a little closer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree brilliantly colored koi move through a dark, richly textured pond surrounded by abstract aquatic leaves. At the center, one inquisitive koi seems to emerge directly toward the viewer—wide-eyed, expressive, and almost asking us to notice what is happening beneath the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLayers of orange, coral, pink, gold, cream, and turquoise create the intricate markings of the fish, while deep greens and earthy tones give the water a quiet, mysterious depth. Loose brushwork and unexpected details keep the painting playful and contemporary rather than traditionally representational.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike much of my work, \u003cstrong\u003eCurious Koi\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the question: \u003cem\u003eWhat does mindfulness look like?\u003c\/em\u003e Sometimes it is peaceful contemplation. Sometimes it is simply being curious enough to notice something ordinary—and seeing it differently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal artwork by Carolynn Cobb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcrylic painting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirchwood panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12\" x 12\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-of-a-kind original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTextured, layered surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSigned by the artist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreated at Blended Lines Studio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal painting, not a reproduction or print\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Inspiration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKoi have long been associated with perseverance, transformation, abundance, and moving through life's challenges with purpose. In \u003cem\u003eCurious Koi\u003c\/em\u003e, those traditional associations meet something a little more playful: curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting invites the viewer into the pond rather than simply asking them to observe it. The closer you look, the more color, texture, marks, and tiny moments begin to emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blended Lines Studio ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54335314624828,"sku":null,"price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/5051\/2700\/files\/NewKoi.png?v=1788281377","url":"https:\/\/blendedlinesstudio.com\/products\/curious-koi-original-acrylic-painting","provider":"Blended Lines Studio ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}