Thanks so much to the folks at GSJ for featuring my painting “Sailfish – Deep Blue” on the back cover of the new September/October 2013 issue of Gray’s Sporting Journal.

Inspiration for this painting:
“This painting represents a scenario that occurred last winter off the back of Capt. Justin Rea’s bay boat, not far from Key West. I watched one Sailfish thrash the waters surface with its sail, as several others circled below… surrounding the small schools of pilchards we had thrown out to attract wahoo, kings, and bonito. One Sail did charge my fly, but veered away to eat some pilchards at the last second. I eventually switched to a spin rig, and was able to hook one of the sails by free lining a live pilchard back into the current. It was unforgettable! What a run! I’m not sure Shimano planned on their reels ever making that noise:) Definitely one of the coolest fish I’ve ever landed..
In this painting a Sailfish is working it’s way towards the surface out of the darker depths below. The vivid colors and pattern on this Sailfish are just starting to catch the sun and come alive.”

For more info on “Sailfish – Deep Blue” check out the link to the original painting:
http://www.www.derekdeyoung.com/store/available-originals