Tarpon
$280.00 – $1,880.00
Our tarpon sculptures capture these mighty silver kings of tropical flats and mangrove channels in flowing, anatomically accurate steel renditions. Tarpons grow to massive 4–8 ft lengths, weighing up to 280 lbs of pure muscle, with broad mouths and prominent lower jaws for seizing baitfish and crabs
Description
Our tarpon sculptures capture these mighty silver kings of tropical flats and mangrove channels in flowing, anatomically accurate steel renditions. Tarpons grow to massive 4–8 ft lengths, weighing up to 280 lbs of pure muscle, with broad mouths and prominent lower jaws for seizing baitfish and crabs. Their huge frame gets covered in mirror-like silvery scales above bluish-green backs.
I sketch every tarpon design focused on details like the adipose eyelids shielding their large eyes, the deeply forked tail that drives explosive attacks, and prehistoric lateral line framing substantial girth. Through hand-shaping and extreme fire coloring, the sculptures showcase the shine and movement of mega-lopredators prowling brackish waters.
For big game interior styles or backyard oases channeling Keys soul, these one-of-a-kind tarpon sculptures encapsulate the heart-stopping instant when giants glide from shadows and attack amid explosions of water, gold, and blue as jaws stretch wide to inhale prey. All interpreted through flowing steel mirroring their iconic silver scales.
*All of our sculptures come with stainless steel brackets and hardware for mounting.
Additional information
| Face | Left, Right |
|---|---|
| Items | 18" x 7", 25" x 10", 36" x 14", 45" x 18" |
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.