From the Oxus trout of eastern Afghanistan to the small golden brown trout of British chalk streams, James Prosek has dedicated his unique painting talent to bringing to life trout from around the world, several of which are the few remaining of their type. Prosek has a passion for trout and conveys their beauty with the stroke of his brush in this collection of nearly 100 gorgeous watercolours. The text provides a historical profile of each fish along with personal reflections by the author. Prosek savours the beauty of various fishing spots, along with the fate of the species, contemplating man s role in the extinction of animals. Both sensitive and informative, Trout of the World is a must for the library of the recreational fisherman as well as the ichthyologist. This reissue will feature an all new preface, along with brand new illustrations in Prosek s trademark style that explore not only the beauty of the fish, but educate and inform as well.
The American Museum of Fly Fishing will honor Paul Dixon with the 2021 Izaak Walton Award for his contributions to the sport of fly fishing. The event will take place online via Zoom and will be open to all to attend. Longtime friend and fellow angler Andy Mill will introduce Paul at the event, which starts at 7:00 P.M on March 11th. Paul and Andy will also be accompanied by renown anglers Bob Popovics and Nick Curcione for an open discussion about Paul’s life in fly fishing. The evening will be complemented by an online auction featuring some incredible items and experiences, including a day of tarpon fishing with Paul Dixon and Andy Mill.
NORWALK, Conn. Some Norwalk announcements:
Darwin Day celebrated online Friday
Dillards seek White Barn Theater memorabilia
Oystering book author to speak online
The cover of James Prosek’s book.
A free Zoom Darwin Day celebration featuring internationally acclaimed artist/author/naturalist/conservationist James Prosek is planned for 7-9 p.m. Friday Feb. 19, according to a press release. Melding natural science with art, Prosek’s work has been shown worldwide, notably at London’s Royal Academy of Arts, and at the National Academy of Sciences in Washington D.C. His latest book is Art, Artifact, Artifice (Yale University Press; 2020). Commemorating Charles Darwin’s birthday which falls on Feb. 12, Prosek’s presentation will address “Making Sense of the Natural World through Art.”