"Fishing the Rapids" 30" h x 40"w Original oil painting by Connie Tom Hudson River School fishing landscape

"Fishing the Rapids" 30" h x 40"w Original oil painting ~ Available for Purchase!

This lucky fisherman feels so blessed when he is getting to do what he loves to do on his days away from work. The sounds of the rapids going by him seem to wash all his troubles away... at least for these happy moments. ~ Enjoy!

You can purchase this 30" x 40" original painting from my website at www.connietom.com.

"This is the day which the Lord hath made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." ~ Psalm 118:24.

"Fishing at First Light" ~ 24"h x 36"w ~ A Painting A Day Hudson River School Landscapes by Connie Tom

Again... another panaramic views of wide open spaces. With a beautiful sunset and at the lake. What a way to start a morning. I can only imagine the sounds those two fishermen are hearing right now. A gentle rippling of the water. A fish break the water now and then. The woodland areas coming alive with the morning. Birds, frogs... a gentle breeze in the trees. Watching the sun through the morning fog still hazing across the water. I love to wach the effects of light in atmospheric conditions. Mercy!!! ~Connie

"He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the Lord: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth Him."
"In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge. The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death" ~ Proverbs 14:2,26-27.

"Fishing in the Moment" 24" x 36" Hudson River School Daily Painters by Connie Tom

These two lucky fishermen have escaped the busy-ness of life, not only to fish if they please, but to experience the elements of life and nature. They are out on the lake during a beautiful sunset. I wanted to catch this moment in time when the clouds start rolling in and the light from the sunset filters through the atmosphere in the heavens above creating a myriad of cloud colors and quite a light show. When the clouds start moving in fast, you don't know what's going to happen. There's a feeling of vulnerability and also an element of anticipation. In awe of this breathtaking beauty, these fishermen are happily... "enjoying the moment." ~ Connie

"So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." ~ Romans 10:17

"Fishing in the Hudson River" ~ 20" x 16" A Painting a Day Hudson River School New York Landscapes by Connie Tom

I was debating on whether to call this one 'Fishing Buddies' or not but chose the this title. I hope you enjoy this painting as much as I enjoyed painting it! Connie

"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee." ~ Isaiah 26:3.

"Please contact me for commissions."

"Fishing at First Light II" ~ A Painting a Day Hudson River School Fishing Boats Sunsets Landscapes by Connie Tom

I love to paint beautiful sunsets and sunrises and people out in nature having fun. This work pictures a panaramic view of two lucky fishermen up at the crack of dawn out in their boat on the lake ready to get their first catch of the day. Sunsets and sunrises often sets the mood and atmosphere of the terrain. Today this dramatic morning light only heightens the thrill, freedom and exhilaration of the beginning of their day. ~ Enjoy!
Prints of this painting are now available in several sizes and options for ordering: Canvas or paper, Rolled in a tube or gallery wrapped, frames in several styles...All options are calculated for you. Click here!

"O God, be not far from me: O my God, make haste for my help. Let them be confounded and consumed that are adversaries to my soul; let them be covered with reproach and dishonour that seek my hurt. But I will hope continually, and will yet praise thee more and more. My mouth shall shew forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers thereof. I will go in the strength of the Lord GOD: I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only." ~ Psalms 71:12-16.

"Fishing at First Light" ~ 36"x 24" A Painting a Day Hudson River School landscapes by Connie Tom

These lucky fishermen are up at first light, away from the business of life, out in the fresh air enjoying themselves. The morning fog is still hovering over the water and God's glory is filling the heavens. Enjoy!

"Thy mercy is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds." ~ Psalm 36:5.

"Fishing in the Moment" 24" x 36" Hudson River School Daily Painters by Connie Tom

These two lucky fishermen have escaped the busy-ness of life, not only to fish if they please, but to experience the elements of life and nature. They are out on the lake during a beautiful sunset. I wanted to catch this moment in time when the clouds start rolling in and the light from the sunset filters through the atmosphere in the heavens above creating a myriad of cloud colors and quite a light show. When the clouds start moving in fast, you don't know what's going to happen. There's a feeling of vulnerability and also an element of anticipation. In awe of this breathtaking beauty, these fishermen are happily... "enjoying the moment." ~ Connie

This work will be up for auction on Barry Chappell's Fine Art Showcase. Please watch this blog for exact dates and times.


"So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." ~ Romans 10:17

"Rainbow Trout in Red" ~ 54"hx 42"w Hudson River School A Painting a Day Landscapes by Connie Tom

This is a commission painting I did for the lobby over the fireplace of a fishing retreat beautiful log facility. The owner wanted the atmospheric conditions to reflect red in the air and water. I wanted "some" background elements to show up. The trick was to keep them pretty obscure so as to leave the rainbow trout the main attraction. Enjoy!

"For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it." ~ Isaiah 55:10-11.

"Fishing Delight II" ~ 18" x 24" A Painting A Day Hudson River School Fishing Landscapes Paintings by Connie Tom

This was the second in a series entitled the "Fishing Delight Series". The setting is Colorado. The aspens are vibrant gold against the dark green hills. The water is clean and blue. The beautiful light of sunset highlights this lucky fisherman, the autumn foliage and is reflected in the water. This beautiful painting evokes feelings of love, enjoyment, refreshment, relaxation, freedom, and joy and would make that perfect gift for your favorite outdoorsman. ~Enjoy!

"Through wisdom is an house builded: and by understanding it is established: And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches." ~ Proverbs 24:3-4.

"Fishing Delight!" ~ 4/2/09 ~ A Painting A Day Hudson River School Landscapes Oil Paintings by Connie Tom

"Fishing Delight!" was definitely a delight to paint. This lucky angler has waded out in a shallow stream to enjoy the day and do what he loves to do best...fish! The sun is bright and reflecting off the water and the colorful rocks in the river bed. I hope you enjoy this painting as much as I enjoyed painting it. ~Connie

"The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his ways. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with His hand. I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken nor his seed begging bread. He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed. Depart from evil, and do good: and dwell for evermore." ~ Psalm 37:23-27.

"Fishing in the Twilight Waters II" ~ 1/16/08 A Painting a Day by Connie Tom

It's early morning, and these fishermen are eager to beat the crowd while they take in the breath taking wondrous beauty of the lake country. ~Enjoy!

"Behold, the Lord's hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear." ~ Isaiah 59:1

"Autumn Fishing" ~ 12/18/07 A Painting a Day by Connie Tom

This lucky fisherman has earned some time away from the office to his favorite fishing retreat.

"Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart." ~ Psalm 37:4