Fish carvings by Mike Nichols of Mill Creek, Washington. Current sculptures include various trout species of the Pacific Northwest - steelhead, rainbow, brown, brook and cutthroat trout.
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Mill Creek, WA
United States
| ARTIST STATEMENT
I've been creating wood fish sculptures for nearly 10 years and have finally reached a point where I'm comfortable sharing my art with other fish enthusiasts. Fishing has always been a significant part of my life and continues to be to this day. I spent my high school and college years in western Montana where I was fortunate enough to enjoy fishing blue ribbon streams for various trout species. Having since relocated to the Seattle area, I’ve enjoyed a rich variety of Pacific Northwest fishing opportunities. From the annual salmon runs to the predictable spring and fall returns of steelhead trout, I have been blessed to be able to chase fish most of my life.
The love for fishing coupled with my appreciation for the beauty and struggle these creatures share and endure, inspired me to begin creating life like fish scuptures. Since making this commitment, I have focused on replicating nature’s gift of trout. While impossible to duplicate nature’s work, I try to bring life and... |
| Painting Rainbows
Missouri River Rainbow
Caught &Released June 2008
The following pictures provide a brief overview of the painting process.
After completing the carvings, I prime the fish and let them dry for a day or so. The glass fish eyes are covered with clay to protect them from paint.
I then apply base coats with an airbrush.
These fish had lots of spots and so it took me a while to paint them. I used gold, silver and black paint for the spots. |
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