“Gone Fishing” – Whimsical Wildlife Art Print 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.
 
These are high quality prints of her original painting (copies) Not an original painting.

FREE SHIPPING TO THE US! If you live outside the US and would like a piece, please email me for a shipping quote. info@paintingsbydakota.com

Traditional Canvas Print (Signed)
High quality inks and materials, these are the most popular. Canvas prints are hand stretched over wood by Dakota and look the most like traditional art. These take approximately 5-8 days to create, plus shipping time. These usually arrive at your door in about 2 weeks. Canvas prints come hand signed by Dakota with a card that has the name of the artwork and the date your canvas was created.
These will retain value the best out of any print options of her work.
 
Flat Photo Print (Signed)
Printed on high quality thick photo paper, these come hand signed by Dakota and ship the fastest. They will need to be framed before hanging as they are a flat rolled print. They are the most affordable option.
 
Dakota makes both of these prints in house, these are not made by some big box retailer. She makes sure each one is hand crafted with care, from the making of the wood frame (for canvas), stretching, stapling, signing... all done by her! The photo and canvas prints are made in her house on her 44" commercial giclee printer with high quality pigment, museum grade archival inks. She takes the time to make sure you will get the highest quality print possible.
 
Please keep prints out of direct sunlight, away from high heat, away from freezing temperatures, and away from high humidity areas.