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[Sketchism71]

Thanks Fly! Yes, I did use the "magic" crayon on the majority of it...some of the smaller detail in the fish I used pencil. The background gradient in the water was extremely difficult to achieve with the crayon because of the large size of the painting (14" x 17" at 200 dpi). The crayon tool even at 100% size is tiny on a painting of this size. So...unable to figure out how to cover a large area with my favorite tool...uurrrg I ended up using a gradient stencil with the paint roller. So if you or anybody has any suggestions on achieving smooth gradients over large areas without using a stencil would be awesome and I will keep experimenting. Thank you for the comment!

Thank you for checking it out Bobbyray! I would love to try some saltwater fly fishing where you live... That would be a blast!

[Juz]

Absolutely beautiful, the pose and look of the fish is spot on. I love the stylized caustics too

[SCP]

G'day Sketch I haven't been active on the forums for a few days,sorry I missed this one.Fantastic painting mate,really well done!

[Caesar]

Amazingly dynamic symphony of greens. I can hardly believe You used a reference, since You were the fisher, thus out of the water; this makes it even more stunning!

[Sketchism71]

Juz, Scp, and Caesar thank you for checking it out!

[sandyg]

Stunning fish Sketch, love the whole lively scene. Well done.
Sandyg.

[pat1940]

Hi Sketch, glad your posting again, this is a beautiful painting, the colors are superb, wonderful job

[Sketchism71]

Thank you for checking it out Pat and for the great comment!