Brown Trout – San Juan River

Painting Size: 24”x48”
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Every river shapes its fish in its own way. Water clarity, minerals, light, and food all leave their mark, and nowhere is that more evident than in trout. This brown trout was inspired by a fish from the San Juan River, a place known for producing trout with extraordinary color and character.
 
What makes this fish unforgettable is the palette—chartreuse, yellow, turquoise, blue, and even hints of purple layered across the body in a way that almost seems unreal until you see it in person. It’s a reminder that nature is often more inventive than anything we could imagine.
 
I was drawn to this trout not just for its beauty, but for what it represents: how a single species can look radically different depending on where it lives. Each river leaves its signature, and this painting is a tribute to that uniqueness.
 
From across the room, the form and color immediately stand out; up close, the details and subtle shifts in tone reveal the complexity that makes trout so captivating. It’s a piece for anglers, river lovers, and anyone who appreciates the quiet beauty of moving water and the life it shapes.
 
Acrylic on Birch Panel
Finish: Satin Varnish
Wired and Ready to Hang