'Watercolor Study of an Adult Butterfly Peacock Bass (Cichla ocellaris)'



Transparent Watercolor on Crescent Mat Board

Image Size: 20" x 10"

Non-Professional Photograph

The Butterfly Peacock Bass and other species of Peacock Bass are native to the Amazon River in Brazil, but have been successfully bred in the wild in Florida, Hawaii and Central America. It is a highly prized Fly Fishing trophy, getting over 30 inches in length. It is not of the Bass family, but of the Cichlid family of fish. This family is one of the common fish families that you see in freshwater aquariums.

I was inspired to paint the Peacock Bass by the Sportsman TV Channel show 'WILD ON THE FLY' that filmed a show in the Amazon. It is produced by one of my new galleries- The Grizzly Hackle Fly Shop of Missoula, Montana, who will also sell my product and images on their web site.

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'Watercolor Study of a Marble Trout (Salmo marmoratus)'



Transparent Watercolor on Cresent Mat Board. Image Size: 16" x 6.5"

Non-Professional Photograph

Rare trout species from the Gorisk Region of Slovenia, found

in the Julian Alps in the Soca River Basin. The second largest

trout in Europe getting over 30 " in length.

I am starting to paint on a larger scale. Almost double what I had done for the 

first 50 species of fish that I painted. I gives me the ability to add even

more detail to the painting. Much of the research was from

Dan Sheppard's TV Flyfishing Show "Wild on the Fly".

He is based out of Montana, and gave me wonderful 

insight into this rare species.

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'Watercolor Study of a Kern River Rainbow Trout'



Transparent Watercolor on Crescent Mat Board

Image Size: 9" x 4.5". Matted Size: 14" x 11".

Non-Professional Photograph

I have past the 50 fish level for watercolor Studies

with this painting of a Kern River Rainbow Trout.

It is one of my favorites, due to such beautiful markings.

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Taimen Trout (Giant Eurasian Trout)



Transparent Watercolor on Crescent Mat Board

Image Size: 10" x 4.5". Second Image in the 'Trout of Mongolia' Painting

Non-Professional Photograph

The Taimen Trout is the world's Largest Trout (Huncho taimen) 

with a record catch of 231lbs!! Also known as the Mongolian Terror,

the Giant Eurasian Trout, the Siberian Salmon.

The most common bait is a mouse or a rat.

Or if fly fishing- a large artificial mouse.

The Taimen Trout is being framed with my watercolor study

of the Lenok Trout in a Double Watercolor Image Framing

titled "Trout of Mongolia. This is my second double

painting of Asian Fish - with the first being titled

'Trout of India' with the Indian Trout and Tibetan Snowtrout

that are really carp that have the appearance of trout-

therefore, are named as they are.

You can view the 'Trout of India' on my website.

The Taimen is an amazing trout, as a typical trout is only

2 or 3 lbs, and the Taimen Trout can weigh 100X as much!!

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Lenok Trout (Mongolian Trout)



Transparent Watercolor on Crescent Mat Board

Image Size: 9" x 4.5". First of 2 Trout

for "Trout of Mongolia" with the Taimen Trout.

Non-Professional Photograph.

I am continuing my series of Asian Trout

with the Lenok & Taimen Trout, found

in Northern India,Mongolia & China.

Both are very large trout with the Lenok

getting  over 20 lbs. and the Taimen(Giant Eurasian Trout)

getting over 200lbs!! A 2 pounder for a normal trout

is considered a good catch!

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'Watercolor Study of a Male Sockeye Salmon in Freshwater Spawning Dress'

Transparent Watercolor on Crescent Mat Board

Image Area: 9" x 4.5".

Late addition to a triple image study of Northwestern Amercia

Salmon in Freshwater Spawning Dress

The other two are:

Chinook Salmon

Coho Salmon

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Watercolor Study of a Chinook Salmon

Chinook (King) Salmon

Transparent Watercolor on Crescent Mat Board

Image Area: 9" x 4.5".

Both images are non-professional photographs.

Second part of a Salmon Study showcasing both

the Chinook Salmon & Cohon Salmon. Part of

an ongoing series of North American Salmon Studies.

The first part of the study is the Coho- featured

earlier on the site:

Coho (Silver) Salmon

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Freshwater Version of a Male Coho Salmon in Spawning Colors



Transparent Watercolor on Cresent Mat Board

Image Size: 9" x 4.5".

Non-Professional Photograph.

Part of my series of North American Salmon.

This painting is only half of the final framed painting.

The other part is the Freshwater Version

of a Chinook Salmon in Spawning Colors

facing the opposite way.

They have similar coloring and live in the same

area of North America.

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The Colors of Alaska

The Colors of Alaska by thomglace

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This HOT waether is making me do anything

to think cool!

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Chum Salmon Watercolor Study



Female Chum Salmon- Freshwater Markings

Male Chum Salmon-Freshwater Markings

Both watercolor studies fit into a 9" x 4.5" mat area

Transparent watercolor on Cresent Mat Board

To be double matted on identical Mat board.

Non-Professional Photographs

I finally finished the second watercolor study of

a mated pair of Chum Salmon.  The Male Freshwater Version

is one of my all time favorite fish.

The Chum Salmon is found in the Northwest waters,

mainly in Alaska. They are great to EAT!

Even better to paint.

As in other paintings, I will be framing the two

watercolor studies in one frame.

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1/2 of my Mated Pair of Chum Salmon Study



Transparent Watercolor on Cresent Mat Board

First Part of a Mated Pair of Chum Salmon- Stream Version

Image Area for Part One-Female is 9" x 4.5".

Note: Non-Professional Photograph.

While this salmon appears colorful-

like many females in the animal kingdom,

she is almost dull in comparison to the Male of the Species.

The next half of this painting is the colorful half- The Male.

The Chum Salmon is found in the Northwest- most common

in the Alaska waters. It is part of my series of

Salmon and Char Species Watercolor Studies.

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'Watercolor Study of a Spotted Sea Trout'



Transparent Watercolor on Crescent Mat Board

Double Matted on Identical Museum Quality Mat Board

Image Size: 9" x 4.5". Matted Size: 14" x 11".

Non-Professional Photograph

This painting was done at a live demo

during Foundry Day in Boiling Springs, PA

on June 4, 2011.

I added a couple of final touches at my home studio.

Next project is another live demo of a

Humboldt Cutthroat Trout during

Fly Fishing Heritage Day at the Allenberry Resort

on the Yellow Breeches.

I am glad to be back with new blog entries.

I was held back with health issues,

spending time reseaching  future paintings

of fish, dragonflies & songbirds.

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