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The One that got Away

A fisherman tells his story

8 total reviews 
Comment from Maureen Woychyshyn


Everyone loves a good story when it got comes to fishing! I am no exception. I remember going with my brother standing over a bridge and fishing with a bunch of people. I must've had the right lower because I was the only one who ended up with five beautiful jackfish which my mother was appreciative when I brought them home. Your composition shades colours and presentation is very well done. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 14-May-2025


reply by the author on 14-May-2025
    Maureen, Thank you for telling your story about fishing with your brother, such nice memories. I am so glad that this touched you and brought back memories for you. I do have published cartoons That I plan to post. Thank you for your wonderful reveiw and story. Ray
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan


Your paint and ink work has a unique rhythmâ€"there's both confidence and grace in every stroke. It's a beautiful reminder that technique, when combined with passion, creates timeless art." I love it, Ray. Once upon a time, I was into making similar artworks.

 Comment Written 14-May-2025


reply by the author on 14-May-2025
    Sesha thank you for your wonderful review. I enjoy it all and a few of my previous cartoons were published in a legal publications. I am glad you enjoy it. Ray
Comment from Jewell McChesney


Well.....a other facet of your talent, Ray, is outshining other genres, in my book. Love it. Your details are fantastic. The details in his face and clothing is extraordinary!
You're killin me, Smalls

 Comment Written 13-May-2025


reply by the author on 14-May-2025
    Jewell, I think you and I have approached art in similar ways. I have cartoons published in legal publications. So Smalls, thank you for your wonderful review, I am so glad you enjoy it. Ray
Comment from helvi2


No matter how big!
No matter how small!
A fisherman's story is always quite tall!
Hi Ray, After seeing your image this little poem popped into my head. Love the humor in this! I think the drawing is great! Love the sparseness of the paint! In my eyes you dressed this fisherman perfectly! Love the look! Thus reminds me of my brother he loves to go fishing and always has a story to tell! LOL Just had to give you a six for this one!
:o) Nancy

 Comment Written 13-May-2025


reply by the author on 13-May-2025
    Hi Nancy, I am so glad you enjoy my humor. Thank you for your wonderful review and poem. Your six is cherished. I have done a lot of fishing in my day and had a great time doing it and I have stories. Thank you again Nancy. Ray
Comment from soulfeeder


You've drawn a handsome and young fisherman, here, Ray. I like how you have dressed him up with that denims and with a tuck-in shirt. This bench overlooking the ocean is a nice play to rest. Excellent choice of realistic scene and colors. The details are well-defined and well conceptualized. A painting with a story to tell.

 Comment Written 13-May-2025


reply by the author on 13-May-2025
    Nieves, thank you for this wonderful review, rating and thoughtful comments, I truly appreciate it. I am so glad you enjoy it. Ray
Comment from alaskapat


This is awesome Ray! This is a story that every fisherman or lady can tell, it's that fish that got away and of course it was huge!
Very well rendered with accurate shape and structure good show of the size and proportions . I like his hat and the green shirt with blue jeans rolled above the ankles.
Well shown lake behind him and I like the wooden bench he sits on.
It's almost time for red salmon fishing here!
Well arranged and presented!

 Comment Written 13-May-2025


reply by the author on 13-May-2025
    Pat, it is so nice to read your review. I had both you and Allan in mind, I know you both like fishing and so do I. Thank you for your wonderful review, rating and thoughtful comments. Ray
Comment from allanoak


Ha, I immediately saw myself in this art piece. I really like his expression, it seems like he does not even believe his embelishment about the size of the one that got away.

Dressed like the perfect fisherman, expecially the floppy hat. Well done and a pleasure to review.

 Comment Written 13-May-2025


reply by the author on 13-May-2025
    Allan I did this one with you in mind and I thought you would get a kick out of it. I am glad you like it. Thank you for your wonderful review. Ray
reply by allanoak on 13-May-2025
    Yes, you read me very well. I did get a kick out of this. Every Minnesota child is taught this expression. 😂
reply by the author on 14-May-2025
    I am glad you enjoy it. Ray
Comment from JirinaInspire


So funny and nicely presented. I know nothing about fishing so I can relate to this young man as he is trying to catch a fish.

Great drawing if all the details, his posture and expression are just perfect. Ray I am out of sixes by now but this one deserves many of them!

 Comment Written 13-May-2025


reply by the author on 13-May-2025
    Jirina, I am glad I gave you a chuckle. Thank you for your wonderful review. I am so glad you enjoyed it. Ray
reply by JirinaInspire on 14-May-2025
    Ray, I love all the different styles you come up with. So talented and creative.
reply by the author on 14-May-2025
    Jirina, thank you, I am so glad you enjoy them. Ray
reply by the author on 14-May-2025
    Thank you Jirina for your compliments and gracious thoughts. Ray