“Thinkin’ About It”
12-in X 12-in
acrylic & mixed media on canvas panel
Dec. 2024
Sometimes you get the worm.... Sometimes you get the hook... Which of those 2 wildly different possibilities you experience can be largely controlled by a careful & meticulous inspection of the opportunity before putting it in your mouth... This little fish is checking out the suspiciously easy to find dinner closely before he decides whether to try a bite and learn his fate..., hook or worm?
An intimate, hyper-focused gaze into the mind of a fish, this original acrylic painting delivers a striking macro-perspective of native gamefish wildlife capturing the tense, suspended breath before a strike. The composition is dominated by the sculpted head of a fish rising toward the surface, anchored by an amber-gold eye rendered with intricate stippling, concentric ring detailing, and lifelike depth.
Rich brushwork defines the gill plate and muzzle, blending silvery olive washes, warm coral-pink flushes, and dappled dorsal scales against a pale aquatic blue wash. In the upper corner, a delicate fly drifting downward establishes tension, narrative, and movement. Balancing fine naturalist observation with bold graphic expression, this piece is an ideal statement for fly fishing enthusiasts, lodge interiors, coastal homes, and wildlife art collectors.
“Thinkin’ About It”
12-in X 12-in
acrylic & mixed media on canvas panel
Dec. 2024
Sometimes you get the worm.... Sometimes you get the hook... Which of those 2 wildly different possibilities you experience can be largely controlled by a careful & meticulous inspection of the opportunity before putting it in your mouth... This little fish is checking out the suspiciously easy to find dinner closely before he decides whether to try a bite and learn his fate..., hook or worm?
An intimate, hyper-focused gaze into the mind of a fish, this original acrylic painting delivers a striking macro-perspective of native gamefish wildlife capturing the tense, suspended breath before a strike. The composition is dominated by the sculpted head of a fish rising toward the surface, anchored by an amber-gold eye rendered with intricate stippling, concentric ring detailing, and lifelike depth.
Rich brushwork defines the gill plate and muzzle, blending silvery olive washes, warm coral-pink flushes, and dappled dorsal scales against a pale aquatic blue wash. In the upper corner, a delicate fly drifting downward establishes tension, narrative, and movement. Balancing fine naturalist observation with bold graphic expression, this piece is an ideal statement for fly fishing enthusiasts, lodge interiors, coastal homes, and wildlife art collectors.