I know, every artist who has ever been to Giverny has painted this scene.
It is just too tempting not to paint it. Of course, I put my own spin on it.
The painting is the result of the second Normandy painting trip. We made reservations to paint in Monet's garden six months in advance. Six American painters and the gardeners, no tourists for the entire day.
It was really difficult to paint on location; the gardens are so vast and wildly colorful, even in October, focusing is very hard. Too much to take in at one time.
One of the painters remarked upon leaving the lily pond that the experience was similar to being in a cathedral, she was right. It was an humbling experience, the master was here, painted here, ate, drank and made merry here.
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