Gold Medal Waters

Mike Simpson Available Watercolor Paintings

The Gunnison River as it flows through the Black Canyon National Park in Colorado is known as Gold Medal Waters for trout fishing. Anglers from all over the world come to fish these waters. The scenic beauty of the area is second to none and very unique. Portions of the river are easily accessible while other portions remain a little …

Gibbon River Yellowstone National Park

On the Gibbon River

Mike Simpson Available Watercolor Paintings

A studio watercolor I did of a fly fisherman getting some quality solo time in a magical setting  on the Gibbon River in Yellowstone National Park. This painting was based on a study I did en plein air one summer while riding my motorcycle to an art show in Helena, MT. 14 x 24 image size original watercolor by Mike …

Fly fishing on the Madison River in Yellowstone National Park

Monday on the Madison River

Mike Simpson Available Oil Paintings

The scene is just inside the park at West Yellowstone of a fly fisherman on the Madison River. It was an idyllic setting, a quiet tranquil Monday morning. I immediately thought what a great way to spend a morning, any morning but because it was a Monday morning it made it all the more special. The morning had a bit …

Fall on the San Miguel

Mike Simpson Available Watercolor Paintings

The San Miguel River is a favorite of mine for fly fishing. It runs down from the high country over near Telluride, Colorado in the San Juan Mountains. Of course combining the fall colors and a day on the river is pretty hard to beat. An original 21 x 28 image watercolor using professional grade Winsor & Newton paints in a hand …