This original 14” round Yellow Perch encaustic painting captures the bold stripes and golden glow of one of the Great Lakes’ most recognizable fish. Known for their distinct vertical bars, spiny dorsal fin, and bright orange fins, yellow perch are a favorite for anglers and a true staple of Midwestern lake life.
Perch often travel in schools and thrive in clear inland lakes and Great Lakes bays. They’re scrappy, strong for their size, and deeply tied to childhood fishing memories across Michigan and beyond.
Created with molten beeswax and damar resin, this piece has rich depth and luminous color. The layered blue-green water gives a sense of movement, while real shoreline sand and embedded Petoskey stones along the bottom add authentic Great Lakes texture and dimension.
• Original encaustic painting
• 14” round wood panel
• Real sand and Petoskey stones embedded
• Layered, glowing wax surface
• Signed original
Perfect for a lake house, cabin, cottage, or anyone who loves classic Great Lakes species. This piece feels nostalgic, bold, and connected to time spent on the water.
A vibrant tribute to what lies beneath.