“Gone Fishing” – Whimsical Original Oil Painting by Dakota Daetwiler

Step into the heart of the PNW redwoods at golden hour, where the forest comes alive with playful creatures and quiet wonder.
In this richly detailed, whimsically realistic painting by Dakota Daetwiler, a sunset casts brilliant color across a serene woodland scene. A small, gentle waterfall feeds into a clear creek, where some raccoons are in the middle of a lively fishing adventure. One raccoon, mid-leap with arms outstretched, is about to snag a very startled rainbow trout—its excitement captured with joyful energy. Another raccoon stands proudly on the bank with its catch.
Across the creek, a curious fox watches the splashy spectacle unfold, while above it, a stately deer stands on a mossy boulder, quietly observing the lively scene below. Balanced on a fallen tree above the water, a mother wolf carefully leads her pups across like a woodland bridge. Peek inside the hollow of that same log, and you’ll spot three baby raccoons watching their siblings below, wide-eyed with wonder.
The scene glows with the magic of evening light, blending realism with fantasy in a way that brings every leaf, ripple, and whisker to life.
Perfect for nature lovers, forest dwellers at heart, and anyone who delights in the everyday magic of animals and the wild. This piece tells a full story—one you'll discover something new in every time you look.
 
About the painting:
Medium: Oil on canvas
Signed: Yes
COA: Yes
Size: 20 inches by 16 inches by 0.75 depth