Splash Fishing is a painting by AnnaJo Vahle which was uploaded on January 3rd, 2012.
Splash Fishing
I began this painting in acrylic on stretched canvas. Towards the end of it, I changed to oil.
Actually, I used water miscible oils for the... more
by AnnaJo Vahle
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Title
Splash Fishing
Artist
AnnaJo Vahle
Medium
Painting - Oil On Canvas
Description
I began this painting in acrylic on stretched canvas. Towards the end of it, I changed to oil.
Actually, I used water miscible oils for the final layer.
At one of my favorite places, the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge, I watched this lively tricolored heron running around through the shallow water catching fish. It was a bright sunny morning and he seemed to be full of joy as he pranced, danced and bounced around chasing his prey. This typical fishing technique is used by many wading birds, and seems to be very effective. I was intrigued by the many colors reflecting through and on the relatively smooth water. One could see the bottom of the lake and it seemed to cause some interesting color patterns, a bit psychedelic. Of course, the splash was a pretty sight. I came up with the name of splash fishing because it sounded a bit like bass fishing and it just sounded too perfect for the title. The tricolored heron is the only wading bird with dark upperparts and a white belly. Young birds have a rusty neck. I began this painting in acrylic and finished it in oil.
3/7/22..2nd place tied win in the "Mix Your Media First Year" contest.
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January 3rd, 2012
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Comments (113)
Bernadette Krupa
AnnaJo, wow ... a incredible action oil painting "Splash Fishing" Congrats on multiple features - Motion, Mix Your Tradition... and 500 Views -1 Imag...!! L/F
Bernadette Krupa
AnnaJo, gorgeous action painting "Splash Fishing"! Congrats on multiple features - Motion, Mix Your Tradition and 500 Views -1 Image!! L/F
Angie Mossburg
Thats so great! I've taken similar photos but love how you have the color and movement l/f
Sarah Irland
Congratulations, AnnaJo, on your Win in the Mix your Media Contest for this beautiful painting! Well deserved. Voted.
Hiroko Stumpf
CONGRATULATIONS AnnaJo,on your 2nd place win in the "Mix Your Media First Year" contest.
Taphath Foose
CONGRATULATIONS on your SECOND PLACE tied-win in the Mix Your Media First Year contest!!! Beautiful work, AnnaJo!!! :)
Taphath Foose
GORGEOUS work, AnnaJo!!! Congratulations, your work is Featured in "Mix Your Media"! I invite you to place it in the group's "Featured Image Archive" Discussion!! And a congratulations as your gorgeous artwork was also specially chosen as an “Administrator's Finest” and shared in the Mix Your Media group thread!! 😊
Laurel Adams
ANNAJO, CONGRATULATIONS on your Honorable mention lead in the LIQUID Contest, YAY, SO WELL DESERVED!
Sarah Irland
Congratulations, AnnaJo, on your Top Finish in the Liquid Contest for this beautiful painting! This is fantastic! Voted.
Hanne Lore Koehler
Fantastic painting, AnnaJo! Love the splash and bold vibrant colors! Brilliant artistic style, detail and composition! L/F