Inspired by a vividly colored streamer tied by fly tier Tim Hall, this small watercolor explores the moment a fly comes alive in the water. Bright yellow, magenta, and flashes of iridescent red pulse against deep violet currents, suggesting movement and energy beneath the surface.
Rather than depicting the fly as a static object, the painting captures the sensation of motion—the soft sweep of marabou, the glint of the hook, and the shifting color that draws a fish’s attention. The dark water surrounding the fly allows the luminous colors to emerge like light in current.
Part of Katherine J. Ford’s ongoing exploration of fly fishing as both art and experience, Liberace reflects the drama and anticipation that exist in the space between cast and strike.
