Timothy Banks

Paisley Fish, Original Painting

2025

Artist Comments
Swirls and leafy green color adorn a curious little fish that drifts between fantasy and ornament. Loose washes of paint reveal the intricate patterns in its body, growing into a shape that feels familiar and strange. It is a portrait that blends a deep-sea daydream with a painterly twist.

About the Artist
Artist Timothy Banks paints stylized animals that look like origami brought to life—folded with precision, yet softened by the fluidity of watercolor. “Each animal begins as a sketch, but I build in movement, memory, and personality as I go,” says Timothy. A longtime illustrator with a background in children’s books and commercial work, he eventually turned his attention to personal paintings filled with bold shapes, layered colors, and expressive lines. His animals often hint at something deeper: a quiet emotion, a sense of play, or a flash of familiarity. Timothy works from a sun-drenched parlor studio in a historic 19th-century Charleston building with tall ceilings and views of the city’s rooftops. When he’s not painting, he’s usually cycling around town, kayaking through Lowcountry creeks, or making art with his three daughters.

Words that describe this painting: fish, paisley, ornamental, whimsical, aquatic, stylized, marine, small, animals, outsider, watercolor painting, green

Paisley Fish
Timothy Banks
Watercolor painting on paper
Ready to frame
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2025
8 in. h x 8 in. w
0 lbs. 0 oz.