Three Discus Fish Canvas Print

Commonly known as discus, Symphysodon, is a genus of cichlids native to the Amazon river basin in South America. Their distinctive shape, bright colors, and highly social habits have made the discus a popular freshwater aquarium fish; consequently, their aquaculture in several countries in Asia has created a major industry. “Three Discus Fish,” is a digital painting and composite created by Spadecaller.

Spadecaller is an experienced traditional artist, who creates original hand-painted digital images and photo composite artworks. In the late fifties at eight years old, Spadecaller started formal training in traditional oil painting.Through considerable personal sacrifice, his mother nurtured his artistic talents and provided him with the tools to launch his creative journey. Spadecaller attended The School of Visual Arts in New York City (1970-71), and during the 70's up until the late 80's, he exhibited acrylic and oils in Montreal and New York. Due to the onset of chronic illness in the late nineties and with the advent of image editing software, he turned to creating digital hand painted images and photographic art. Artwork by...