The picture is painted on canvas with oil paints. A textured base and fragments of silver leaf are laid under the paint layer. The rough texture of the surface creates the effect of a velvety matte effect, while the shimmering shimmer of potal from the lower layers adds a light mystical accent, so appropriate when depicting such deeply symbolic flowers as lotuses. The color scheme is based on the exotic contrast of atmospheric green-turquoise and deep pink shades. The tonality evolves from the bottom up from deep blue water to brightly lit lemon-white rosettes of open colors.