Pondscape with Lilypads by Kent Wallis

Kent R. Wallis (American, b. 1945)Pondscape with LilypadsOil on canvasCanvas: 24 × 36 in.Frame: 33 ¼ × 46 in.Signed lower left: Kent R. Wallis Kent R. Wallis is known for his richly colored, impressionistic landscapes that celebrate the beauty of nature. His work often recalls the influence of the French Impressionists, emphasizing light, atmosphere, and lush brushwork. In Pond Scape with Lilypads, Wallis captures a quiet, reflective water garden alive with rippling greens and bursts of floral color. The play of light across the pond’s surface enhances the sense of serenity, while the expressive handling of paint brings vitality and immediacy to the scene. Wallis, a self-taught painter, left a career in business to devote himself fully to art in the 1970s. His dedication quickly led to recognition, and his works have been exhibited widely in the United States. Today, he is regarded as one of the foremost contemporary impressionist painters in America, admired for his ability to merge c