Three ornamental koi fish swim among pink water lilies and lily pads across a deep teal pond, their scales rendered in gold, cream, and bronze with intricate patterning. The composition balances movement and stillness with a flattened perspective and decorative linework that suggests both traditional Asian art and contemporary illustration. Bound with 52 pages of 70lb paper, lined or unlined, behind an anti-scuff matte cover with wraparound artwork, made to order. Notes and sketches kept behind an independent artist's work, not a plain composition cover.