The lily blossoms with bright yellow stamens are painted with pallet knife and are very textured, while the lily pads, although very bright, are flat against the water. From this point of view you can see the bright green stems of the lilies that provide much needed shelter for the smaller fish and algae to eat.

The primary colors used in this palette are:
white
sap green
cadmium yellow
red
ultramarine blue

The painting is part of the Water Garden Series.