I painted these Lotus Flowers at Tom Stack's Pond in Great Falls, Virginia, on a spectacular sunny day in May; the contrast between the bright pink flowers and the dark water was especially striking. The lotus plays a central role in some Asian cultures and religions, and has many symbolic meanings. I particularly like its symbolism as rebirth and self-regeneration, which relates to the lotus plant's ability to flourish and create beauty in swampy waters and hostile conditions.
I painted these Lotus Flowers at Tom Stack's Pond in Great Falls, Virginia, on a spectacular sunny day in May; the contrast between the bright pink flowers and the dark water was especially striking. The lotus plays a central role in some Asian cultures and religions, and has many symbolic meanings. I particularly like its symbolism as rebirth and self-regeneration, which relates to the lotus plant's ability to flourish and create beauty in swampy waters and hostile conditions.