Kohaku are among the best-loved of the many varieties of Jananese koi.  “Kohaku” means both “red and white” as well as “bright feelings.”  This Kohaku has a lovely “Kanoko” or “fawn” pattern which accentuates its vibrant, powerful colors.

Elegant design elements accentuate the fish’s beauty: a complementary red and green color scheme, interlocking circles, diagonal composition, and the Oriental formality of the maple leaf.  This extremely attractive print is like a Japanese flower arrangement.  While the fish is very beautiful, it is not an unrealistically perfect specimen.  Its imperfections counter the structure of the setting, and its tiny flaws emphasize its overall loveliness and give balance to the whole.

12" x 16" (image)
19" x 24" (overall)

The prints have been prepared on the finest acid-free museum quality paper and were printed utilizing a special process to achieve maximum color fidelity and saturation.  Each print is hand signed and numbered by the artist and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Dennis Blalock is an extremely talented artist whose wide variety of work is commanding increasing interest.  He sculpts and paints amongst the Catoctin Mountains of Maryland near Hunting Creek Fisheries.  Mr. Blalock’s work has been exhibited in Europe, the Far East, and across America.