Wild Lilies: Watercolor Interior Commission for a Private Collector

“Wild Lilies”
Watercolor on Paper, 36" × 60" · 2025 Private Collector

Wild Lilies was created as a custom interior commission inspired by the lush gardens and poetic atmosphere often found in Japanese Impressionist paintings. My client envisioned a peaceful, immersive scene filled with soft greenery, delicate blooms, and the gentle glow of a summer morning.

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The project began with a preliminary 18" × 24" watercolor study, allowing me to explore the composition, refine the color palette, and experiment with techniques before moving to the final large-scale painting. This early artwork became an important part of the creative process, helping shape the mood and visual direction of the finished piece.

As I worked on the 36" × 60" watercolor, the painting became a place of calm and inspiration for me—a world of quiet beauty that I looked forward to returning to each day. Through layered washes, expressive brushwork, and subtle details, I sought to capture the feeling of standing among wild lilies as sunlight filters through the garden.

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The completed artwork was delivered fully framed and ready to hang. Seeing it installed in its new home was truly rewarding, as the piece brought a luminous presence and distinctive character to the space.

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Projects like Wild Lilies remind me why I love creating custom artwork. It is a privilege to transform a personal vision into a meaningful piece that becomes part of someone's everyday life, and I am grateful to have been entrusted with creating this special commission.