This detailed drawing captures the head of a brown trout in bold, lifelike color—painstakingly layered by hand using Prismacolor colored pencils. From the steely glare of the eye to the flecked gold and olive hues of the jawline, every mark is rendered to reflect the raw beauty and character of a mature brown.
The distinctive kype, red and black spotting, and subtle shifts in tone across the gill plate bring depth and realism to the piece, making it feel like the trout could lunge forward at any moment. A close-up tribute to one of fly fishing’s most revered predators.