Redfish

Painting Size: 24" x 48"
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This original Tarpon painting was inspired by the glow and movement of the tarpon that would school under my boat during the winter months, when I was living on my sailboat in Key West.
There’s a rhythm to fishing for redfish that’s tied completely to the tide. As the water rises, they move into the marsh grass to feed. As it begins to fall, they ease back out, slipping along the edges of creeks and tributaries, and that’s when anglers watch the water closely—because that’s when the opportunity comes.
 
I’m drawn to redfish because they feel so connected to place and timing. From North Carolina down through Florida, fishermen know the sight of that copper body and the single black spot on the tail, sometimes the only thing you see before the fish disappears again. Larger fish, the ones called “bulls,” carry a weight and power that stays with you long after the day is over.
 
This painting is meant to capture that quiet, expectant feeling of being on the water—anchored or drifting, watching the tide change, waiting for that moment when movement in the current turns into something more. From across the room, the form and warm tones stand out immediately; up close, the subtle color shifts and details reveal themselves slowly, much like spotting the fish itself in moving water.
 
Acrylic on Wood Panel
Satin Varnish Finish
Wired and Ready to Hang