Koi Betta Fish Art Print & Greeting Card by Gene Irvin (1934–2026)

Koi Betta | Art Print & Greeting Card by Gene Irvin (1934–2026)

The Koi Betta — also known as the Siamese Fighting Fish — is one of the most visually spectacular freshwater fish in the world, and Gene Irvin gave it the treatment it deserves. Dense stippled ink work over multicolored watercolor washes of teal, yellow-green, red-pink, and orange-brown, the flowing fins and tail rendered in extraordinary detail. It’s one of the most technically intricate pieces in the entire collection.

Native to Southeast Asia, Betta fish have been selectively bred for centuries for their beauty and fighting ability. The Koi variety is named for its resemblance to ornamental Koi carp — patches of red, white, and black on a pale body, with fins that billow like silk in water. Males are famously territorial and must be kept alone, but in the right setting they are among the most captivating fish an aquarist can keep.

Available in:

• 8×10 Giclée print
• Greeting card with envelope

Why collectors love it: A perfect piece for aquarium enthusiasts, freshwater fish lovers, and anyone who appreciates the intersection of natural history and fine art. Gene’s stippled detail captures every scale and fin ray — the kind of work that rewards close inspection.

Shipping & Details: Ships from Arizona. Prints flat-packed. Greeting cards ship First Class. A lasting piece from the collected works of Gene Irvin (1934–2026).