Inspired by a genuine scene captured while kayaking in the Mississippi River's backwaters, this artwork uniquely blends the tranquility of nature with my personal connection to the landscape. The three-paneled painting intricately captures an expansive view of the water surface, adorned with lush green lily pads and blooming white water lilies, with the appearance of the heron in the right panel, to create a sense of life and serenity on the mighty Mississippi River.