Nestled in the heart of the North Carolina mountains, this painting depicts two boys sitting on a mossy bank beside a winding river, their fishing rods extended over the water. Dressed in vintage-style suspenders and shirts, they seem to belong to a simpler time, one of summer afternoons spent exploring the wild beauty of the Appalachians. The composition draws the viewer’s eye down the river, where morning mist rises from the water, softening the distant forest. Tall trees stretch skyward, their trunks bathed in golden light, while dappled shadows dance across the forest floor. The foreground is rich with earthy greens and browns, while the reflective surface of the river captures hints of sky and foliage. The painting exudes a sense of peace, camaraderie, and the quiet patience of fishing— a cherished pastime in the streams of North Carolina’s mountain regions.