2013

Happy New Year! Above the the finished image of my first foray into acrylics - the Royal Wulff 24" x 36" acrylic on canvas. I am really enjoying exploring a new medium to help keep me fresh.

2013 will bring about some changes. More details on an upcoming post.

DF7F 52_50 Christmas Fly

Watercolor and Gouache on oatmeal paper. A bit abstract but you get the idea. Merry Christmas!
Swing by Jason's Blog to check out his Christmas Fly!

JK

Drawing Flies and Fish 52_49 The Popsicle

Tech Info - Watercolor and gouache on 140# Arches watercolor paper.

This is one of those colorful marabou flies that just lends itself well to colorful juicy washes. Just lay down the color and watch what happens.

Swing by Jason's blog to check out his Popsicle.

Pumpkinseed Print Release

New Limited Edition Print Release - Pumpkinseed

24" x 18" Giclee Print reproduced on watercolor stock.

Each print has been remarked with thick and juicy paint brush strokes to enhance the quality and true intent of the original painting. This process makes each print and original!

Each print is signed and numbered. This limited edition run will be restricted to 25.

Shipped in a tube via USPS Priority Mail - Included in cost.

Cost - $150.00 USD - Domestic

Cost - $165.00 USD - International

New Print Release!

New Limited Edition Print Release - Coulee Brown

24" x 18" Giclee Print reproduced on watercolor stock.

Each print has been remarked with thick and juicy paint brush strokes to enhance the quality and true intent of the original painting. This process makes each print and original!

Each print is signed and numbered. This limited edition run will be restricted to 25.

Shipped in a tube via USPS Priority Mail - Included in cost.

Cost - $165.00 USD - Domestic

Cost - $178.00 USD - Outside USA

DF&F 52_48 Royal Wulff

Tech Info: 24" x 48" Stretched Canvas and Acrylic

This is as far as I got blocking things in with acrylic and big rough house painting brushes. Consensus on the FB post is that I should stop here!

Swing over by Jason's Blog to check out his Royal Wulff.

Original available soon, stay tuned.

DF&F I do not know where we are at!

To tell you the truth, I do not know where we are at! Jason has been busy with a new born, which I know twice over how things change. Two or three weeks ago Jason threw down a tuna which a friend of his caught. This is my rendition. Enjoy! Swing by Jasons site to check out his tuna.

Green Butt Skunk

My first attempt using acrylics. Started with a toned sheet of 24" x 36" Watercolor stock. I used a warm tone so that it would compliment the blue washes. I then started in with the fly, apply thin and thick washes of acrylic. I then worked on some wet and wild blue washes. I added the highlights and spread the paint with my fingers. Made me feel like a kid again! I still think I will add some "nail cheeks", then call it done. I will definitely be using acrylics in the future!

Drawing Flies and Fish 52_43 Gray Wolf White Tiger

Tech Info: Water color and Gouache on oatmeal paper. Photoshop post processing.

This fly is from www.streamers365.com series that is hosted by Darren MacEachern. If you have never been to the site, I would encourage you to do so. Beautiful streamer patterns from some of the top tyers.

Swing by Jason's blog to check out his White Tiger!

DF&F 52_42 Parmachene Belle

Tech Info: Watercolor, Gouache and pastel on 13 1/4" x 11" oatmeal paper.

The Parmachene Belle classic wet fly, Jason's choice for this week. Swing by
his site to check out his Belle!

I was going to try to shoot a video of this one, but ran out of time. Maybe I will get one filmed in the next few weeks.

The original is available. Hit the button below to purchase.

DF&F 52_41 Green Butt Skunk

Tech Info: Watercolor and gouache on oatmeal paper.

A classic steelhead fly pattern. It was looking mighty slim around the Midwest. for steelhead this Fall. The water has been at it's lowest level since I can remember. This weekend did bring some much needed rain. Hoping it brings chrome to the river.

Congratulations to Jason and Kel on the birth of their daughter, Brooke Borger! For those who have been wondering, that is why Jason has been a bit behind.

Swing by Jason's blog to check out his Green butt skunk.

DF&F 52_40 Smallmouth Bass

Went with some line work and a little Photoshop color enhancement this week. It is fun to change it up and just play with a Flair pen. Used a flair pen, scanned the image in then worked in Photoshop to add some color and texture. This will become a full blown painting in the near future, stay tuned. If you are interested in prints of this piece, drop me an email.

Swing by Jasons blog to check out his smallie!

DF&F 52_39 Coulee Caddis

This week we decided to go with a fly. I chose the Coulee Caddis due to the success I had fishing with this fly in the Driftless region of Wisconsin. I was fishing with Mike Davis at Life On The Fly, which is a story in itself, but I digress, in an act of brilliance, he opens his box and tosses me a Coulee Caddis. Instant success!The pattern is a Driftless Angler original. I figured it was time to give this pattern it's due in paint. Great pattern that I will use again next year.

Tech Info: Watercolor, gouache and pastel on oatmeal paper (my favorite).

Original status: SOLD

Swing by Jason's blog to check out his Coulee Caddis!

DF&F 52_38 King Salmon

This week's fish was suggested by Jason to bring attention to the dismal return of spawning king's this year. It is simply amazing the impact this low return has on everything that depends on this annual event.

I went a bit more abstract. Wanted to create a view as if I was swimming with the salmon. Kind of like merging onto the salmon super highway.

More to come.

Swing By Jason's Blog to check out his king.

Tech Info: Gouache and pastel on pastel paper.

DF&F 52_37 Coulee Brown Trout

I consider the Driftless area of Wisconsin my home trout waters. This is due to the absence of any trout water in Illinois. Spent this past weekend camping and fishing with my buddies Corey, Mike, Ben and Joe. Had a great time fishing and having some great camp food and stories by the fire. Thanks to Corey for taking a great reference shot of this fish. September 30th marks the last day of trout season for this year Now it is time to do a rain dance to bring on steelhead season!

Swing by Jason's site to check out his awesome digital slab!

Tech Brief: Watercolor, gouache and pastel on oatmeal stock.

Original status: SOLD

Prints to be offered soon. New website and print offerings coming soon.

DF&F 52_36 Purple Brat

This weeks Drawing Flies and Fish entry - The Purple Brat. Continuing with the steel head theme that Jason Borger started last week. A classic variation based off of the 1937 Enos Bradner's classic Stillaguamish favorite Brad's Brat.

I really dig purple flies!

Swing by Jason's site to check out his Brat!

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DF&F 52_35 Steelhead

Welcome back to Drawing Fish and Flies 52! We will be continuing our weekly series with posts every Saturday (or Sunday depending on how well fishing is going). Swing by Jason's blog to check out his steelhead. Beautifully done in Jason's signature style.

Reference image is from my buddy Corey holding a beautiful Milwaukee River steelhead.
Watercolor, gouache and pastel on oatmeal paper.

Prints available soon.

DF&F 52 Will Resume Sept 1st!

Jason and I will be resuming the weekly fish/ fly creation starting September 1st! We will be resuming the series with a steelhead. Swing by Jason's Blog to see what he has been up to the past few months. I will have another post soon giving you an update on what has been happening.

"Hot Pursuit"

"Hot Pursuit" 40" x 26" Watercolor, Gouache and Pastel. This is the largest piece I have completed to date. Had a lot of fun and I learned quite a bit working at this scale. Boy did I use up the paint! And I got to "Finger Paint" and get a real feel for the drawing and paper. I will be creating more at this size!

Below are the sequence shots for the creation of this piece.

Brookie

Back at it again. A nice brook trout. Felt good to get the brushes moving again.

Original Status: SOLD