Bring a sense of fall color and movement into your space, where the season meets the rhythm of the water in an unexpected way.
This piece blends the familiar patterns of trout and steelhead with the warmth and character of autumn. Rich color, layered textures, and subtle movement create a scene that feels both grounded in nature and slightly playful, adding energy and personality to your space.
If you have ever spent time around Great Lakes tributaries in the fall, you know how closely these fish are tied to the season.
This painting grew from that connection. Having grown up just outside Erie, brown trout and steelhead have always felt like part of fall to me, especially during their spawning runs. I wanted to lean into that idea and give the piece a warm autumn feel, since most people do not immediately associate these fish with the season.
That led me to think about habitat and the way people place old Christmas trees into ponds to create structure. I started wondering what a fall version of that might look like, and pumpkins felt like the right fit. The jack-o-lantern added a sense of personality and brought a bit of humor into the scene, which made the whole piece come alive.
I used stencils and acrylic mediums to build layered texture in the plants and water, while the fish patterns and depth in the background helped tie everything together.
It brings color, movement, and a sense of seasonal warmth into your space, a reminder of the times of year that stay with us.
• Medium: Acrylic paint
• Surface: Gallery, cradled wood panel
• Size: 18 x 24 inches
• Hanging: Wired to hang, no frame
• Ships securely and fully insured
• Colors may vary from monitor to monitor
• Free shipping in the lower 48 states
You may also like pieces from my Trout, Salmon & Steelhead Collection and my Bass and Warm Water Fish Collection.
Bring a sense of fall color and movement into your space, where the season meets the rhythm of the water in an unexpected way.
This piece blends the familiar patterns of trout and steelhead with the warmth and character of autumn. Rich color, layered textures, and subtle movement create a scene that feels both grounded in nature and slightly playful, adding energy and personality to your space.
If you have ever spent time around Great Lakes tributaries in the fall, you know how closely these fish are tied to the season.
This painting grew from that connection. Having grown up just outside Erie, brown trout and steelhead have always felt like part of fall to me, especially during their spawning runs. I wanted to lean into that idea and give the piece a warm autumn feel, since most people do not immediately associate these fish with the season.
That led me to think about habitat and the way people place old Christmas trees into ponds to create structure. I started wondering what a fall version of that might look like, and pumpkins felt like the right fit. The jack-o-lantern added a sense of personality and brought a bit of humor into the scene, which made the whole piece come alive.
I used stencils and acrylic mediums to build layered texture in the plants and water, while the fish patterns and depth in the background helped tie everything together.
It brings color, movement, and a sense of seasonal warmth into your space, a reminder of the times of year that stay with us.
• Medium: Acrylic paint
• Surface: Gallery, cradled wood panel
• Size: 18 x 24 inches
• Hanging: Wired to hang, no frame
• Ships securely and fully insured
• Colors may vary from monitor to monitor
• Free shipping in the lower 48 states
You may also like pieces from my Trout, Salmon & Steelhead Collection and my Bass and Warm Water Fish Collection.
