16″x36″ oil on board Inspiration for this painting: Several years back I spent a couple days on the Ausable River near Grayling, MI. The second afternoon, my friend Chad Brown pointed out a sneaky little slot by an undercut bank. I floated my size 16 adams along the bank, over the deepest part of the hole, […]

Pictures of Derek working on “4 Panel Permit II”. I love the colors in this one. Makes us very excited to head down to the Florida Keys this January!

Fresh off the Easel: “4 in 1 full – Alaska” Oil on canvas 47″ wide, 18″ tall. “Inspired by my trip to the Kenai River this September. I’ve never been to a place that fish play such a huge part in the culture! If you’ve never been there.. plan a trip. I did it the […]

“Van Gogh Steelhead” This is pretty close to the finished painting based me as a 19 year old kid, chasing steelies downtown Grand Rapids, MI. Those were great years! Cliche’ as heck, but I have always loved Van Gogh’s work, and wanted to pay homage to him with the sky in this painting, and it’s […]

Fresh off the Easel:Teton Risers – Day: Ive yet to see two trout go after the same mayfly.. but I like the idea! Brookie Flank2: I’ve noticed in some photos of brook trout, that there can be a distinct blue hue in their back or sides.. I tried to really bring that out in this […]