Announcement Oh my poor little shop has been wiped out and I would like to thank Kevin for making that happen. Must get busy and let the sawdust fly.
Announcement
Oh my poor little shop has been wiped out and I would like to thank Kevin for making that happen. Must get busy and let the sawdust fly.
Reviews
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Jeremy on Mar 2, 2022
5 out of 5 starsWow! Wow! Super awesome fish!! Painting and carving is amazing! Thank you very much!!
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bob on Feb 9, 2022
5 out of 5 starsvery talented, love it. I will definitely be buying another one soon!!
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vjpiscatelli on Feb 2, 2022
5 out of 5 starsExceeded my expectations! Looking forward to adding another fish to my school.
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diannefs on Jan 25, 2022
5 out of 5 starsIncredible artwork and details! Extremely satisfied with our purchase!
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Cindy on Dec 25, 2021
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful Christmas gift for my husband! He has of saltwater fishing and love hogfish. More beautiful in person. Excellent packing. Highly recommend! Would purchase from this seller again!!
About fishonart
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Putting the final touches on a tarpon
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When I need inspiration. Nothing like getting out for a little fishing just as the sun rises.
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Sometimes I think I make more sawdust than I do fish
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Other times, I have to use my kayak as a drying rack.
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and this is what it's all about
Because fishing is a full-time obsession
Hello, and thank you for visiting my shop. This is what happens when an artist is obsessed with fish.
All my life I have had a passion for fish. As a kid I would fish as often as possible. In my twenties and thirties I switched from catching fish to keeping them in aquariums (a lot of them). In my forties I switched back to fishing and have been loving it since.
Each fish is unique in that it is hand carved from wood, hand painted and signed. With special attention to capturing the characteristics of a species. The body of the fish is carved from pine. The dorsal and anal fins are carved from poplar. The back of the fish is flat, with a hanger attached and is signed. The fish also has a glass eye. The majority of the shaping is done with a grinder and carving tool. Shaping the fish may make me feel like a sculptor but the magic really starts after the fish is carved and the painting begins.
Once the fish is carved it is sealed with a sanding sealer. Each fish is painted with water based acrylic. The under coats are applied and then the fish is detailed out with an airbrush. Using an airbrush is the best way to apply the many layers required to give the fish depth and a perception of reality. Some of the fish have as many as fifteen different colors, including reflective colors that can only be seen from certain angles. After the fish is painted it is protected with several layers of water based gloss urethane.
Some day I’ll see the Doc to find out why I’m so addicted to fish but until then, this is my therapy.
Thanks again for your interest.
Del Calhoun
Shop members
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Del Calhoun
Owner, Creator, Designer
100% fish geek hoping to create pieces that make you smile.
Shop policies
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)