Betta Fish (Minimalist Watercolour Fish Painting on Paper)

A beautiful Betta fish (Siamese fighting fish) swims in this painting by Sydney artist Leni Kae. It symbolizes an independent spirit; individuality, strength, and freedom of spirit. Loose linework is used to capture movement and a sense of freedom. The use of deep indigo tones symbolises space, freedom, tranquility and acceptance. An affordable small art piece to start your collection, or unique art gift for fish lovers.

Painted in a minimalist style with a monotone indigo colour palette, for versatility in matching with various interior design settings.

Artwork size A3 - 29.7cm x 42cm on 300gsm paper
WAtercolour on 300gsm paper

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Leni Kae is a Sydney-based Australian artist and author whose work explores the relationship between nature, symbolism, perception, and inner awareness.
Her work spans expressive bird and Animal Spirit paintings, abstract landscape art, Greek mythology inspired art and contemporary symbolic works created through layered acrylic, watercolour, ink, and mixed media. Using fluid movement, luminous colour, and intuitive mark-making, her paintings investigate themes of awareness, connection, atmosphere, and inner experience.
Alongside her studio practice, Leni also creates books and immersive creative works that bridge visual art, storytelling, and reflection.

Leni Kae’s work has been a finalist in numerous Australian art prizes, including Du Reitz Art Awads 2025, Lake Art Prize 2022, Heysen Prize for Landscape 2020, Mandorla Art Awards 2020,




FOLLOW LENI KAE on Instagram @LeniKae
Artist website www.lenikae.com.au