The Art of Fishing:

A Fisher's Logbook–

Watercolours by Patricia Negus, Text by Jane Scott

Walking the Capes cover
Cover

The second half of April

248 x 350 mm. 64pp.
Published in Paperback: ISBN 0-9577729-3-9

The idea for this book came from fishing friends who urged Patricia Negus to paint the wonderful and varied array of beautiful fish that are ‘out there’ in the waters of our far southwestern corner of Australia; so of course, she did so in meticulous detail in watercolour. Patricia has included most of our delicious eating fish, as well as many not so good to eat, but very beautiful or exotic.

Also on these pages are some of the other delightful marine creatures that caught Patricia’s eye, such as crabs, starfish and shells, as well as the trout and marron of inland southwest waters; far too tasty, and too much a part of southwest fishing culture to be left out.

Most of the paintings are from fresh specimens that were either caught, or washed up on beaches. Patricia had to paint these at once while keeping them cool on ice, as their colours would often fade rapidly.

Besides the watercolours the book contains the best fish recipe of 21 of the best chefs and restaurants in the southwest. Each recipe is the choice of its creator. They range from the simple to the sophisticated, and all are sublime!

The book’s landscape format shows the paintings to best effect, while giving adequate space for ‘jottings’. Each page of the logbook covers half a month. This wholly West Australian produced book contains:

29 full-page colour plates of Patricia’s watercolours;
21 fish recipes from the best chefs and restaurants of the southwest of Western Australia;
Many smaller watercolour images;
24 logbook pages, with dates covering half a month, for entering information;
24 vouchers for discounts and free offers from southwest businesses.
Four pages for recording extra information.
183 common seashells illustrated and identified.

Illustrator Patricia Negus was born and educated in England, obtaining an Honours degree in Biology and Diploma of Education from Reading University. She worked as a Biology teacher for several years, before becoming a full-time artist in 1976. Patricia has exhibited widely in the southwest of Western Australia, winning many awards. She has a particular love of nature, and an eye for detail. This is her fourth book.

Author Jane Scott has an Honours degree in Geography from University College London, and qualifications in teaching and librarianship, but her passions are wildflowers and bushwalking.

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Last updated on Tuesday, 26 October 2004

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