So talking to a friend the other day she told me that she really enjoyed the look of Koi and had even put a Koi pond in her back yard. It got me thinking that that was not a fish I had even thought of painting. I mean, Koi, really? Is that a fish one thinks of fishing for and as such, is that a fish I would want to paint?
Why Not. After a bit of google research I even found a few fly fisherman proudly holding up massive Koi. I am not sure how these seemingly sleepy fish will act on a hook since the only ones I have ever seen were pets in a pond. Anyway, here is an afternoon quick study to see how my eye sees the Koi. I got to say that I'm not that disappointed in the result.
Over all I was pleased with the finish product and as this was just a study to work on my technique with this type of subject, you might just see a larger work some time down the road. That is if I get some free time at home someday this month. As it is right now I haven't even had enough time to break away and awake the bass that are warming up down here in the south.
As a parting photo I leave you with a shot taken on one of my latest trips. You just cant get that kind of view at ground level.
7 comments:
Very nice painting as always.
Koi = Carp
The Koi is just a pretty, domesticated version of the Common Carp. They are actually the same species and even have the same scientific name: Cyprinus carpio.
I imagine our carp fly fishing friends would know a thing or two about what to expect from one hooked on a fly. They might be a bit more docile when hooked, but they're probably still very strong.
I have actually caught a Koi in the wild (with a net) that was swimming with wild carp... somebody's released (or escaped) pet. I don't think it takes much for them to return to their wild nature.
They are very relaxing to view.
That photo is awesome.
Nicely done
Nice stuff, as always! The arial shot is absolutely lovely.
that painting would look a lot better with one of my san juan worms dangling out of a koi's mouth. haha. Great work as usual!
Wow. That photo...turn that into a watercolor. Amazing!
Not to detract from the Koi painting, which is very nice in it's own right. I swear there's some big ones swimming in the lake by my house.
Thanks for all the comments guys. Glad you liked the post.
Jay - thanks for the info. I would still be interested to see if those Koi would put up a fight or behave like a lazy gold fish.
Mike & BrkTrt - Thanks, glad you liked the photo, I occasionaly get good a good pic on my travels.
Roughfisher - I was thinking of your site when I painted this but was unable to find any Koi there. If there is anyone out there that might know how a Koi fights when caught I figured it would be you.
troutrgs - thanks, I wouldn't do the real thing justice. How about hooking one of those big boys and share with us how a big goldfish fights on a fly rod.
Im a Koi Fish Lover, and i find them really beautiful, their colour, how they swim and interact with each other fascinates me.
Nice work, i like your painting :)
Vanda Gould
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