Sailfish
$1,880.00 – $3,500.00
Our sailfish sculptures capture the thrilling speed and chameleon-like abilities of these highly prized gamefish known for electrifying jumps and nerve-wracking runs up to 68 mph.
Description
Our sailfish sculptures capture the thrilling speed and chameleon-like abilities of these highly prized gamefish known for electrifying jumps and nerve-wracking runs up to 68 mph. I sketch each design to showcase their huge sail-like dorsal fin, spear-shaped bill, and mesmerizing color-changing abilities.
Every sailfish sculpture gets meticulously cut from durable 316 stainless steel before artful hand shaping and extreme fire coloring that permanently sets an array of aquatic hues from subdued grays and browns to vibrant purples, blues, and silver dots that flow across their forms. No two are identical, echoing how sailfish communicate using patterns.
Finished sailfish sculptures are fitted by hand with rugged wooden bases or sturdy wall mounting brackets ready to display these trophies. Though built to withstand years along the coastline, fittings should periodically be checked when installed in an oceanside retreat.
For interior decoration or to highlight an angler’s dream catch, these one-of-a-kind sculptures encapsulate sailfish’s electrifying sprints up to 70 mph and ability to rapidly turn light blue with yellow stripes when excitedly feeding. Crafted in honor of the magical color-changing displays during battle.
*All of our sculptures come with stainless steel brackets and hardware for mounting.
Additional information
| Face | Left, Right |
|---|---|
| Items | 3' x 15", 6' x 30" |
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.