Right before the take, everything slows down and sharpens into focus beneath the surface.
This piece captures that moment in fly fishing where multiple fish hold in the same water, each tuned to something different drifting in the current. Two Brown Trout and one Rainbow Trout move through that shared space, creating a sense of quiet tension and awareness that adds depth and energy to your space.
If you have ever stood in a stream choosing a fly, you know the question that follows.
That idea shaped this piece. Small painted nymphs move through the current, and I tied an actual wet fly and attached it to the painting. One trout is turning toward it, creating that moment of possibility. You are trying to match what they are feeding on. You are watching closely. You are wondering if you chose the right imitation.
That feeling led to the name Wet Fly Dream.
The layered elements give a clear look at what is happening beneath the surface, while the real fly adds a physical connection to the act of fishing itself.
It brings movement, focus, and anticipation into your space, a reminder of the quiet question every cast carries. Will this be the one?
• Medium: acrylic and watercolor
• Surface: wood panel
• Size: 12 inches x 24 inches
• Hanging: Framed with a gold and chocolate brown frame. Final dimensions 16 inches x 28 inches
• 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 and Steelhead Collection and my Warmwater Collection.
Right before the take, everything slows down and sharpens into focus beneath the surface.
This piece captures that moment in fly fishing where multiple fish hold in the same water, each tuned to something different drifting in the current. Two Brown Trout and one Rainbow Trout move through that shared space, creating a sense of quiet tension and awareness that adds depth and energy to your space.
If you have ever stood in a stream choosing a fly, you know the question that follows.
That idea shaped this piece. Small painted nymphs move through the current, and I tied an actual wet fly and attached it to the painting. One trout is turning toward it, creating that moment of possibility. You are trying to match what they are feeding on. You are watching closely. You are wondering if you chose the right imitation.
That feeling led to the name Wet Fly Dream.
The layered elements give a clear look at what is happening beneath the surface, while the real fly adds a physical connection to the act of fishing itself.
It brings movement, focus, and anticipation into your space, a reminder of the quiet question every cast carries. Will this be the one?
• Medium: acrylic and watercolor
• Surface: wood panel
• Size: 12 inches x 24 inches
• Hanging: Framed with a gold and chocolate brown frame. Final dimensions 16 inches x 28 inches
• 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 and Steelhead Collection and my Warmwater Collection.
