“Appalachian Staircase” 16x22 oil on canvas by Clint Bova “We all dream of catching native Brook trout in idyllic waters. I suppose this oil painting represents some of my finest evenings up in the Appalachian mountains seeking the elusive native Brookies. In 2026, I will create a series of paintings that capture the essence of tiny waters at high elevations. My subjects will derive from West Virginia, Tennessee, and the Western Alleghenies. Blue lining and oil painting seem to go hand in hand. Packing a 6'2" 2-weight fly rod during my entire series, I hope to meet some of my finny friends for extra inspiration along the way. I hope to capture light, color, and weather conditions as well as some native Brook trout.” Look forward to posting these paintings on my website and Instagram over the next 10 months. Please email me directly for purchase: cbova@columbus.rr.com Thanks for letting me share!   ~Clint Bova www.clintbova.com