Inspiration for “Abstract Brown Flank – Blue” which became the 2012 DeYoung Series Brown Trout Flank Abel Reel When I stand in front of my easel, staring at a blank canvas, I search my mind for a specific experience to inspire and give life to the painting. This is the story of the brown trout […]
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“Abel has been creating premium fly fishing reels for 25 years, and in celebration of its Silver Anniversary, the company announced a new commemorative finish. Abel has commissioned Montana artist Derek DeYoung to create a quarter-century anniversary design for its already existing fly fishing reels. Abel has started the process of “painstakingly reproducing” the art […]
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Inspiration hit yesterday.. and for me it is so important to recognize it.. and run with it. It took till late last night to develop this 30×60″ painting to a point where I could call it a day. This morning I walked down to the studio just to grab my coffee cup, and ended up […]
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Inspired by the epic Salmonfly hatches on the Big Hole river in Southwest Montana
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