Spelende Koi

We painted these on a rainy Friday and the color-blending technique made the water look almost glossy. Even my boyfriend, who never paints, got the hang of the shape-building in under an hour.

The koi shapes came together way easier than I expected—the step-by-step layout really does simplify things. My girlfriend and I painted these on our first date night in months, and the smooth blending made the water look almost glossy. We’re already planning to frame it.

The color-blending technique in the instructions made the koi look almost translucent, and the shape-building steps kept things stress-free even for a beginner like me. We finished in one cozy evening and the finished piece honestly looks gallery-worthy on our wall.