Works

Limited Edition “Red Drum”

By Marty Shubert
Prints from original Oil on Canvas, 12″ x 24″

The Red Drum is one of the most sought after gamefish in the continental United States and is making a greater showing here in the Chesapeake of late. I wanted to paint a mid-sized fish known as a “puppy drum” when they are in the typical slot range for harvesting. These fish are often found in the marshes and along edges in the bay, making them perfect flyfishing targets from flats boats. On light tackle like a 6 to 8 wt flyrod, the fish can make for a great fight. They vary in color depending on various factors but for this picture I focused on a darker variation where the fish has a reflective sheen like a new copper penny. I also wanted to capture the blue in the caudal fin that is often resident in puppy drum. This blue coloring is attributed to accumulations of blue-green algae in the crustaceans that they eat.

One hundred limited edition fine art Giclee canvas’ have been produced from the artist’s original oil painting. Signed canvas stretched on .75” bars cost: $150.00 plus tax and shipping.

Two hundred limited edition fine art Giclee prints on Somerset Velvet paper have been produced from the artist’s original oil painting. Print cost: $110.00 plus tax and shipping.

25% of the artist’s proceeds will go to CCA Maryland in celebration of our 25th anniversary.