HOW TO ILLUSTRATE A RIO GRANDE CUTTHROAT TROUT | For Wild's Sake Behind The Scenes | Episode 1

[@TightLoops]

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[@BirdandFly]

This is amazing Chase. I've always appreciated the detail in the fish I catch, but watching how you can re-create that in these paintings is even more incredible. Well done mate and look forward to the next one, whenever that may be!!

[@TightLoops]

Thanks, Heathe! I don't think my paintings even come close to doing the real thing justice. I feel like you could spend eons looking at a fish and never see it all.

[@JeffWinter1]

As someone who has been in the art business for 35 yrs, these are very well done. 🌌

[@DH-ry2ho]

I have a print from you on my office wall. So great! Thanks for all the work you do to bring awareness to these fish.

[@TightLoops]

Thank YOU for all the support. It makes this all possible

[@brandybeckholm8412]

I think your being humble is nice, but your infact very talented. Giving me hope to pursue my water color paintings again.

[@NorthernRetreat]

As always, very nicely done!👍 Can't wait for the next trout episode too!

[@JoJoFrink]

Another great episode! I went back to rewatch the Arctic Charr to better understand your process; I couldn't be more impressed! In a future episode at some point, I would love to hear more about your artistic upbringing and some of the struggles/successes you experienced throughout the history of your scientific illustrations that have helped you develop your process. Take care!

[@TightLoops]

Thanks Luke! Thats a great idea. Maybe I'll make a separate video, or just work it into the VO.

[@jamesbeaudry2032]

Glad your doing well and back to normal. Great videos. Great series

[@willxlong]

Stunning work! The videos you put out are top notch, gorgeous visuals and a captivating story. Thank you for sharing your vision.

[@TightLoops]

Thanks, Will!

[@cedrichermosilla1710]

Vraiment exceptionnel !! Merci pour votre travail !!

[@davewilkins9981]

Amazing picture ! Thanks for the info on how you actually did the work .

[@TightLoops]

Thanks, Dave! You're welcome!

[@FroBritt]

Beautiful, Chase. Need an OG!

[@wilderness-watertherapy7096]

WOW…. You’ve definitely been Blessed with a talent. The fish on paper, looked very much alive….and ready to swim off… to complete the catch and release… Thank you for sharing….

[@TightLoops]

Thanks! I'm still improving with every painting. Enjoying the process!

[@FishingWithDamon]

🔥 video gotta love trout fishing the scenery and those beautiful trout! I just uploaded some trout fishing videos they were a blast to make cannot seem to find anyone else that’s 16 and interested in fishing as much as me!!!!

[@barbwallace.artist2196]

Thank you for sharing your process. Inspiring to watch you create a magnificent painting of these beauties!

[@TightLoops]

Thanks for watching, Barb!

[@JacobSimpson]

What an amazing painting! I need to try to make some illustrations after I go catch a few

[@TightLoops]

Thats a great idea! Lets us know how it goes!

[@JacobSimpson]

@@TightLoops I’m hoping to get a chance to go north to some trout in a few weeks!

[@jamesbeaudry2032]

Amazing art work just like the one you did on arctic char.

[@TightLoops]

Thanks, James!

[@almamdani6564]

Glad you are feeling better

[@TightLoops]

Thanks, me too!

[@Retired-nohurry]

Great explanation.

[@gladeswarden7016]

Amazing work, again! As someone who has starting experimenting with watercolor in the past year and has a keen interest in scientific illustration, could you tell me what paper you use and the info on the smaller brushes? Thank you!

[@MichaelKensinger]

Are you using one color gouache for all scale highlights or do you adjust the gouache color depending on the washes? (As in like, mixing a pale yellow gouache highlight in the belly of this fish.)

[@TightLoops]

Depends on the fish! Sometimes it’s a single mix, but for fish with a lot of variation I will often mix 2 or 3 colors(back, flank, and belly, for example)

[@MichaelKensinger]

@@TightLoops that makes sense! Thats what I assumed. I’m an artist and illustrator also. I have never attempted scientific fish illustration mostly because of the whole scale process! 😂 But honestly, it might be interesting to try to push through for that final result.

[@noelhunt79]

Your painting is beautiful!! I'd love to have one of your original works!! I'd want a painting of an atlantic salmon from my home water's of Newfoundland. Is something like that possible?

[@TightLoops]

Thanks Noel! It’s totally possible to commission one if you have a good reference photo! I’ve got some Atlantics from northern QC I’ve been meaning to paint, but none from The Rock! I’d love to. If you’re serious, send me an email to [e-mail] Let’s chat!

[@noelhunt79]

Thanks!! I will be in touch forsure!! I'll get to work on getting a good pic

[@sleedizzle3823]

Unreal!

[@zacksamuels7042]

love this

[@lachumbley]

What size are the prints?

[@lachumbley]

Just discovered on the website they are 11x14

[@TightLoops]

@@lachumbley you got it!

[@beersboy_82]

Beautiful

[@TightLoops]

Thank you 😊

[@dgonzales540]

My state fish!!

[@therusticcollectionebaysto7028]

New sub! Liked 🙏😀✌️

[@АнтонАлексеев-й8о]

Роскошно.