Art and illustration is inspired by magnificent wild trout that inhabit the rivers and lakes of New Zealand’s Taupo Fishing District, including the world famous Tongariro River. I am James Barnett, a keen fly-fisherman who captures these magnificent wild fish on canvas, paper and screen.

In addition to traditional drawing and painting methods, I experiment with digital art using a digital pen, drawing tablet and painting software – in effect, drawing on a computer screen instead of using paper or canvas!