Solustri Sea Fish | Beto Val

The Art of Fishing

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DEC 9, 2023

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01. Beto Val

Ecuadorian artist Beto Val creates digital collages in the style of vintage surrealism, often weaving imagery of the natural world throughout his pieces. Beto initially began creating his original works as a therapeutic way to de-stress from daily life. He quickly discovered that his mind was full of surreal beings and scenes longing for life. You can view more of his work on Instagram and find prints on his website.

Lamp Fish by Beto Val

Solustri Sea Fish by Beto Val

Leaf Fish by Beto Val

02. Garrison Doctor

Garrison Doctor has combined his love of fishing and fine art to create the conservation-minded fishing apparel company, Rep Your Water, which he runs with his wife, Corinne. You can view his art on Instagram and order prints on his website

Fly-tailed trout | Art by Garrison Doctor

Cutthroat Trout | Art by Garrison Doctor

Battle Hill Sea Run Brown | Art by Garrison Doctor

03. Ray Troll

Ray Troll creates science-inspired and whimsy-infused art from his home in southeast Alaska. Fish are a frequent subject of the artist. For the past three decades he has been featured in exhibits around the country. T-shirts featuring his images are worn around the world. You can learn more about Ray and order shirts on his website

Soskeyekelic Alaska by Ray Troll

Dark Night of the Sole by Ray Troll

Long May You Run by Ray Troll

 

“The act of fishing – for fish, dreams or whatever magic is available – is enough. It transports us to a special world, and a state of mind, where we are free.”

           — Fennel Hudson


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