30x24 inches . . . . . acrylic on canvas, 2025

My father-in-law loved fishing the Umpqua River back in the 1960s when he was a preacher in Roseburg, Oregon. The photo I used for reference couldn’t contain his joy in the moment, and I knew I wanted to paint the image. His expression didn’t depend on what fish he took home from the day: it was just being on the river.

This original painting is currently on exhibit at Elsinore Fine Art Gallery, 444 Ferry Street SE, Salem, Oregon. Please go see it in person if you can!