The Fisherman by William Ritchie

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ARTIST NOTES: While fisherman often consider them a nuisance for harassing and occasionally stealing a catch, I am quite fond of cormorants. They are marvellous fisherman themselves and I love their neat feathering, the depth of tone and colour in the plumage and their graceful movement in the water.
I’m sure cormorants are not everyone’s first choice for a subject in a painting as they are not the most cute and fluffy, iconic bird. From a commercial perspective, it might be a painting that is hard to find a home for, for this reason. However, I do find them an interesting subject and on this occasion something about this image appealed to me. I liked the idea of the the calm motion, abstract qualities of the water, the distorted reflections and the limited colour pallet with the only prominent colour being on the bird’s head.

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Artist: William Ritchie

ARTIST BIO A former scientist with a PhD in biology, William now works as an artist constructing highly realistic paintings, drawings and sculpture that have received numerous awards and commendations. ​William’s skill as an artist coupled with his understanding of biology and the natural world, presents a unique perspective that is represented in the detail and character of his artwork. This unique blend allows him to more accurately portray subjects in ways that invite others to learn and better appreciate them. In 2016 and 2017 William was a finalist in the coveted Holmes Art Prize for realistic bird life art. He is also a member of the prestigious Society of Animal Artists (SAA), an international organization comprised of members who produce the best animal art in the world. More information at: www.williamritchie.com.au   View works by William Ritchie in Australian Watercolour Muster