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Painted Fish

By The Hatch, Uncategorized
Tucked away in downtown Boise is an unassuming corridor where a rotation of work from the greatest fishing artist in the country hangs. It's called the Fulton Street Showroom and folks who stroll down this hall have a chance to enjoy "Trout Art" at it's absolute finest. Ed Anderson, a prominent Boise artist himself curates this revolving collection. His bold, gestural…
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Double Take!

By The Hatch, Uncategorized
Over the years, I've had the honor of working with many fly fishing artists who've used my photography to paint or draw from. Each time one of these artists approaches me about working from a particular image, I imagine what their creation will look like compared to the actual photograph. Each artist has their own style and method. Each completion…
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Backing: Bob White

By The Hatch, Uncategorized
The greatest of scenic fly fishing paintings are breathtaking. Some however seem to stand alone in a distinctive light. Elements of the composition all fit into place so well, that they actually compel you to question if you have not actually stood there at some point in your own life. Certain paintings seem to quietly lean forward and whisper in…
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Backing: Ed Anderson

By The Hatch, Uncategorized
Call it an "eye" call it a "style" call it whatever, but each artist produces work that is as individual as their own fingerprint.  Ed Anderson is one of several local artists inspired by all things Idaho. Even when applied to the same subject matter (in this case fish) the interpretations created on canvas, paper, board, or acrylic are all…
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Fine Art

By The Hatch, Uncategorized
  Travis Sylvester can really draw. Most people who see the artwork he has created are shocked when they realize what they are looking at is not a rich photograph or painting, but hand drawn with color pencils. Here on the left is the original photo I took of this thick brown that slurped down a big black beetle pattern…
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Cross Pollination

By The Hatch, Uncategorized
Every photographer has an eye for different things in any given scene. Over time a certain look, style, or feel develops that becomes recognizable. Even more prevalent than a photographers signature look, is the art created entirely from the mind, hand, and instrument of the artist. "Spotted Fever" from A.D. Maddox Passing by the camera, a high desert brown trout…
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Big Weekend Part I

By The Hatch, Uncategorized
  What a great weekend it was to be in Ketchum! A variety of Fly Fishing events paired withNational Championship Mountain Bike Races and perfect weather provided thousands of big smiles and great memories for all. The weekend kicked off early with a fundraising raffle event benefiting Idaho Rivers United at theCornerstone Bar and Grill on Thursday night. Then Friday it…
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