Painting a Chum Salmon
by Jeff Lumsden

There's an In-Depth Study on chum salmon with reference in Breakthrough Issue #41.

Jeff Lumsden not only won Best in World Fish at the 1992 World Taxidermy Championhsips®, he also won Judges' Choice Best of Show. This paint schedule reflects his methods for painting the color phase chum he won with in 1992. As always, collect and follow reference to re-create the many variancles and patterns that can be found in this species.

NOTE: There is a beautifully mounted chum salmon by Mike Ross on page 2 of this issue.

Crimson Violet: Mix Blood Red 270 with Violet 320, 7:1. Body: (wash / stain) By diluting this color with water and using a watercolor brush, you will be able to apply this color easily and very realistically by following the existing patterns of the skin. If the fish exhibits any green barring, this would be the time to duplicate them as well. Note: Staining/washing colors into the skin must be .....

...Continued in the Fall 2002 Issue of Breakthrough.

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