"Koi are a legendary fish. Graceful, vibrant, and one of the most recognizable fish in the world, koi are well-loved and respected. Often associated with Japan, koi actually originated from Central Asia in China. They were introduced to Japan by Chinese invaders. The koi got their name around 500 B.C, but the fish itself has been around for much longer. Fossils of ancient koi date back 20 million years."
It is an acrylic painting on a 400g/m2 paper. The size of the paper is B2 (500 x 707 mm) and the reference painting is from: hibbary, she is very talented, so go check her out! :)
Waterfall Legend
"One particular legend is the koi fish’s claim to fame. An ancient tale tells of a huge school of golden koi swimming upstream the Yellow River in China. Gaining strength by fighting against the current, the school glimmered as they swam together through the river. When they reached a waterfall at the end of the river, many of the koi turned back, letting the flow of the river carry them away.
The remaining koi refused to give up. Leaping from the depths of the river, they attempted to reach the top of the waterfall to no avail. Their efforts caught the attention of local demons, who mocked their efforts and heightened the waterfall out of malice. After a hundred years of jumping, one koi finally reached the top of the waterfall. The gods recognized the koi for its perseverance and determination and turned it into a golden dragon, the image of power and strength." source
| ◯◯◯◯ | Koi fish are also symbolized according to their coloration: |
|---|---|
| Kohaku | This koi has a white body with red spots and symbolizes success in your career. |
| Kumonryu | There are two main variations of this koi. One variation is a koi with a white body and black spots and the other is an all black body. This Kumonryu koi symbolizes life changes and transformations. |
| Ogon | This solid, silver colored koi symbolically represents success in business and wealth. |
| Kuchibeni | This white and red patterned koi is often referred to as the "lipstick" fish, because the red coloring around its mouth makes it appear as though the fish is wearing lipstick. Kuchibeni koi represents love and long lasting relationships. |
| Yamabuki | The Yamabuki koi is gold in coloring and symbolizes riches and wealth. |
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VoodooLizard
