Roosterfish
$225.00 – $1,750.00
Our roosterfish sculptures capture the electric speed and hard-charging power of these tropical trophy gamefish, coveted by anglers for their acrobatic shows of strength.
Description
Our roosterfish sculptures capture the electric speed and hard-charging power of these tropical trophy gamefish, coveted by anglers for their acrobatic shows of strength. I sketch each design to showcase their signature “rooster comb” dorsal fins, golden yellow head and flanks, and the dark bars reminiscent of a lionfish.
Every roosterfish gets meticulously cut from ocean-grade 316 stainless steel before artful shaping and extreme fire coloring permanently sets shades of gold, black, and silver streaking across their hydrodynamic forms. No two sculptures are ever identical, echoing the singularity of each apex predator that patrols tropical seas.
Finished roosterfish sculptures get fitted by hand with sturdy mounting brackets to display these exotic prizes. Though built to last generations, fittings should be inspected when installed on a yacht or seaside retreat subject to corrosive ocean air.
For interior decoration or to add adrenaline to your barroom or billiards hall, these one-of-a-kind roosterfish sculptures encapsulate the intensity of an explosive strike off Baja as 100 lbs of line-peeling fury tests an angler’s strength and endurance. Engraving available to commemorate a special catch-and-release date or destination. Crafted in allegiance to the gallo de mar’s warrior spirit.
*All of our sculptures come with stainless steel brackets and hardware for mounting.
Additional information
| Face | Left, Right |
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| Items | 18" x 14" Rooster Fish Sculpture – $225.00, 25" x 19" Rooster Fish Sculpture – $450.00, 36" x 28" Rooster Fish Sculpture – $850.00, 45" x 36" Rooster Fish Sculpture – $1750.00, 7" Rooster Fish Vinyl Sticker – $10.00 |
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.