Drift and rise on the Merced

“Drift and Rise on the Merced”
16 x 20 in., oil on canvas, framed in a dark wood-effect float frame
 
Drift and Rise on the Merced is a heartfelt tribute to quiet evenings spent fly fishing just outside Yosemite Valley. This 16 x 20 inch oil painting captures a golden moment along the Merced River, where late sunlight glows along the banks and the cool, rippling water reflects tones of emerald and cobalt. Inspired by the rhythm of insects emerging and trout rising to feed, the scene evokes the stillness, beauty, and quiet thrill of time spent in nature’s embrace. Framed in a dark wood-effect float frame, the piece invites the viewer into a cherished memory — where light dances on water and the heart slows to match the pace of the river.