Fishing Art
 "Double Tuna" Each artist proof is printed on the original 180lb watercolor paper and extensively hand painted to match the original and signed.
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Few artists have captured the grace, the beauty and the intense courage of the deepwater inhabitants that for centuries have provided saltwater anglers the "thrill of a lifetime". It's been over five decades since Ernest Hemingway popularized the obsessive quest of Santiago, an aging Cuban fisherman driven to a state of delirium by a soulless blue marlin. The Old Man and the Sea recounts the epic battle between an elderly village fisherman and a great blue that pulled his skiff around the Gulf of Mexico for days. Artist Emile T. Petro III has captured the silent dignity and tenacious stare of the giant billfish in his popular collection of original fish art. Soulless Blues, a 22X30 rendering of a giant blue marlin, is a TailWalk Collection exclusive and available online as an original, a 299 limited edition Giclée museum-grade reproduction or a 1900 limited edition print.
Emile's love of deepwater boating and offshore fishing sets the theme for his series of artworks dedicated to the dolphin fish, known by most saltwater enthusiasts as "Mahi Mahi" or Dorado. One of the most popular sports fish for blue water anglers, nothing causes quite as much panic and confusion as several bull dolphins hitting multiple trolling lines. The artist has captured the blunt elegance and powerful body of the dolphin in his work Classic Mahi, which is available as an 11X24 original, Giclee reproduction or print. Bull Run is an 18X24 piece of original fish-artwork that captures the powerful run of a bull dolphin through the flotsam along the weed lines of the Gulf Stream. This beautiful rendering of a mahi bull fish is also available in Giclée reproductions and prints in 15X20 sizes. Often found in pairs, the female mahi, or cow, is equally as powerful as her male counterpart and has been captured by the artist in his 18x24 artwork titled Blended Mahi.
As an avid angler, the artist often speaks of his first encounter with a majestic billfish. Trolling with lightweight fishing tackle off a twenty-foot center console boat, a sailfish hit and ran with the bait. The saltwater fishing line screamed as a big sailfish danced his tail walk across the beautiful deep blue water. Emile captured the centical look of the elusive and speedy sailfish in his artwork entitled Sailwatch. Noted for its spirited fight and unbelievable aerial displays, the sailfish's rounded spear-like snout and discerning eyes make this original fish art a trophy catch for any blue water art collector. TailWalk's online store offers original artwork, museum quality Giclée reproductions and fine art prints of the elusive blue marlin, sailfish, pompano and yellow fin tuna. Check our Fishing Clothing section for new designer tees based on the artist's original renderings.
A yellow fin tuna is a prized catch on any blue water angler's saltwater rod and reel. The tuna's striking appearance features a dark metallic blue and silver-sided body highlighted with yellow stripes and yellow fins. In Yellow Fin, the artist captured the tuna's soft mouth, streamlined body and stoic look as it swims along the temperate waters of the Gulf Stream in the western Atlantic. This attractive catch is available from the artist as an original 22X30 or as a Giclée reproduction in either 15X20 or 18X24 prints. If you've ever raked the beach for sand fleas, you can truly appreciate our TailWalk Collection's artistic fish rendering called Sand Flea in honor of the Gulf of Mexico's seafood delicacy, the Pompano. Sometimes simply called jacks, the Pompano's silvery body and forked tail make for an attractive art piece that's available as an original, Giclée reproduction or fine art print.
If you're looking for an investment in original artwork and love the deep blue waters, any piece of fish art in the TailWalk Collection will add value and beauty to your favorite room on land or at sea. Giclée reproductions are printed on museum-grade paper and protected under UV glass to eliminate fading. All prints are hand embellished by Emile and come with a "Certificate of Authenticity" from the artist. Please continue to browse our website for other artwork and original Emile Petro III designer fishing clothes and fishing hats. You can use any of our website's convenient features to contact us via email or to Call Us Now and speak directly with a TailWalk representative. Let us know how we can improve your online shopping experience for quality fishing apparel and fine art prints of the most popular tail walkers.