Fresh Trout

In “Fresh Trout,” Matt Clark merges vintage pin up illustration with detailed natural history imagery and bold retro color waves. A confident cowgirl in turquoise rides atop a richly rendered trout, blending western attitude with river mythology in a scene that feels both nostalgic and surreal.

Constructed from historical imagery and rebuilt through layered collage, the piece pulls from mid century Americana while introducing flowing bands of color that echo water, sunset, and movement. The trout becomes landscape and creature at once, grounded in realism yet charged with playful narrative tension.

Clark transforms inherited imagery into something strange, humorous, and newly alive. Wilderness meets pop culture. River meets rodeo.

This piece adds color, wit, and vintage edge to any space.

Matt Clark masterfully mixes and remixes visual elements, crafting works that resonate with contemporary audiences while paying homage to the past. The dynamic compositions and rich textures found in Lil Bud Designs invite viewers on a visual journey, encouraging them to explore the stories woven into each piece.

Product Details:

• Fine Art Print
• Does not include mat or frame, giving you the freedom to choose your own
• Size: 11" x 14"

Made in the USA

Note: Many items at Peska Collective are handmade or created in small batches. Variations in design, color, shape, materials, and size are to be expected, and some pieces may show subtle imperfections, especially in art and craft goods. We see these details not as flaws, but as part of the story, each piece carrying its own character, shaped by the hands that made it.