This watercolor painting is a study of Monet's iconic Water Lilies series. These paintings are famous for their dynamic interplay of analogous colors and rich textural qualities. From afar, the paintings appear as serene lily-ponds, yet up close they are an explosion of energetic lines, marks, and brushwork. This study of his work explores the gestural quality of Monet's brushstrokes, translating the visceral oil paint markings into watercolors.