A collection of nine fish rendered in warm earth tones, rust, cream, and cool grays swim across a black background in a loose, organic arrangement that reads almost like a vintage naturalist catalog. Each fish is painted with individual character and subtle pattern work, their overlapping forms creating a sense of gentle movement and quiet observation rather than scientific precision. Bound with 52 pages of 70lb paper, lined or unlined, behind an anti-scuff matte cover with wraparound artwork, made to order. Notes and sketches kept behind an independent artist's work, not a plain composition cover.