Art Lesson w/ Ms. Jennifer: Trout Derby

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Let’s express ourselves by drawing a speckled trout for the 2021 Blowing Rock Trout Derby Art Contest

About the Art

Spring is in the air, which means the Blowing Rock Annual Trout Derby is coming soon. This year’s art contest focus will be on art depicting the Trout in the new Blowing Rock Memorial Park Playground, named “Captain Speck”. Young artists in Watauga County, 8th grade or below may submit your original artwork by March 20, 2021 for entry into this year’s competition. Submit via email bstanley@tobr.us or mailed at Blowing Rock Parks and Recreation, PO BOX 47, Blowing Rock NC 28605


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Materials:

  • Image of Captain Speck the trout

  • Paper

  • Pencil and eraser

  • Markers or paint


Watch Ms. Jennifer create her trout painting here:


Instructions: 

  1. Draw two parallel frown shapes for the body of Capt. Speck. Add the tail shape, mouth, fins, eye, and gills.

  2. Trace with a black Sharpie or crayon.

  3. Paint with watercolor or markers for best results.

  4. Submit your entry via email to bstanley@tobr.us or via mail to Blowing Rock Parks and Recreation, PO BOX 47, Blowing Rock NC 28605

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