{"product_id":"butterfly-koi-original-colour-pencil-artwork","title":"Butterfly Koi - Original Coloured Pencil Artwork","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eButterfly Koi is an original coloured pencil artwork on Bristol board by New Zealand artist Karena.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing a graceful butterfly koi viewed from behind, this artwork celebrates the flowing movement and elegance that make these fish so captivating to watch. Rich orange tones, delicate fin detail, and subtle shading combine to create a piece that evokes a sense of calm, beauty, and quiet motion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Karena\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Faber-Castell Polychromos Colour Pencils on Hahnemühle Archival Bristol Board (310gsm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate Created:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e May–June 2026, Auckland, New Zealand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Note from Karena:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Fish have always fascinated me, and I can happily sit and watch them for hours. Butterfly koi are my favourite of all, with their long flowing fins and tails creating such a sense of grace and movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen creating this piece, I chose a rear view rather than a traditional side profile because I wanted the tail to be the star of the artwork. My goal was to capture the elegance and peaceful movement that makes butterfly koi so beautiful to watch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing coloured pencil allowed me to build up layers of colour and detail gradually, helping to bring the fish to life while preserving the softness and flow that first inspired me to draw it.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a one-of-a-kind original coloured pencil drawing. It features the original pencil work, subtle layering, and fine details that can only be fully appreciated in person, making it a unique addition to any collection or space..\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Daisy Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53371868971371,"sku":null,"price":1299.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0970\/9246\/9099\/files\/butterfly_koi_original_1.jpg?v=1788426767","url":"https:\/\/www.karenacopestake.com\/products\/butterfly-koi-original-colour-pencil-artwork","provider":"Karena Copestake Artist","version":"1.0","type":"link"}