Snook
$280.00 – $1,880.00
Our snook sculptures capture the slick predators that prowl inshore mangroves and estuaries in tropical waters waiting to ambush baitfish and crustaceans.
Description
Our snook sculptures capture the slick predators that prowl inshore mangroves and estuaries in tropical waters waiting to ambush baitfish and crustaceans. I sketch each design focusing on the oversized mouth, dark lateral line and golden yellow fins that give snook their striking appearance.
Every sculpture hand-forms from durable 316 stainless steel before extreme fire coloring permanently sets shades of silver, olive and gold that flow dynamically across their anatomically-accurate forms. No two are identical, echoing the lone wolf nature of mature snook.
For coastal interior décor or to add a touch of predatory cunning, these one-of-a-kind snook sculptures encapsulate the heart-pounding strike of a giant linesider crushing bait in the shadows. The reflections mimic patterns of rippling water and dappled sunshine through mangrove branches as the cunning snook returns to prowl the labyrinth of woody roots and rocky structure – its preferred landscape interpreted in flowing steel.
*All of our sculptures come with stainless steel brackets and hardware for mounting.
Additional information
| Face | Left, Right |
|---|---|
| Items | 18" x 10", 25" x 12", 36" x 14", 45" x 16" |
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Armando R. Hevia, a passionate artist and sport fisherman enthusiast, was born in Havana, Cuba, but moved to the U.S. as a young child. He has lived Orlando, Florida since 1972. Fortunately, Florida is a premier destination for fishing, and the open seas have given him a wide realm of both observation and discernment, fueling his creativity to replicate sea life in his own vision.
Armando has always loved to draw, and studied both Commercial Art and Welding at Mid-Florida Tech in Orlando. His welding knowledge prompted him to experiment with creating his first metal sculpture over 20 years ago. What began as a hobby has turned into much more, and he has methodically developed his stainless steel sculptures depicting sea life. All sculptures begin with a hand drawn design before the metal is cut to the proper specifications of each fish. He then grinds each piece to add depth and dimension into each piece. The array of colors is achieved by controlled heat, a process known as fire color. The colors are not painted on, but rather drawn out of the metal by different temperatures of heat. The colors are then embedded into the steel permanently. Each piece is original, and no two pieces are alike.
Armando not only has a passion for, but takes pride in each piece of art he creates. It is clear he has an innate, intuitive gift for art, and is willing and able to create anything the mind can imagine.