Snake at watercress fountain III (2026) Original Watercolour by Francisco Garcia Oria

Executed in a fluid style, the composition centers on a bold black line drawing of a stylized snake that coils and flows through layers of translucent indigo water and vibrant green tones.
The snake’s elegant, sinuous body emerges from deep indigo washes representing the fountain’s cool waters, while surrounding fields of soft green evoke the lush vegetation and reflective light of the park. Expressive ink lines contrast with delicate watercolor bleeds, creating a harmonious interplay between structure and fluidity. Subtle variations in tone and organic pigment movement suggest rippling water, movement, and the mythical presence of the serpent within this tranquil urban oasis.
This piece blends abstraction with symbolic narrative, capturing the energy and mystery of the fountain’s iconic serpent motif. Through masterful control of watercolor and ink on paper, the artist transforms a public landmark into a contemporary meditation on nature, myth, and flow. Signed and dated 2026

Materials used:

Watercolor and paper

Details:

• Watercolour on Paper
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 33 x 46 x 0.3cm (unframed) / 33 x 46cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Organic
• Subject: Abstract and non-figurative