John Randash Original Carving~Hydo Dipped Crappie~Hand Carved out of Basswood

Description

NOTE:  The original crappie carving pictured in this listing has been sold.  However, the carver has similar items available.  Please contact the seller for additional information.
DESCRIPTION:
This basswood carving of a crappie was made by award-winning, master-carver, John Randash.  What makes this hand carving a standout is the highly unique painting process, called hydro dipping.  The crappie is mounted on driftwood, harvested from Devils Lake, North Dakota, and is securely fastened to a wood base and finished with lake rocks. Please see the photos for the best description of the wonderful colors in this one-of-a-kind collectible.
MEASUREMENTS:
The overall measurement of this carving is 8.5” high, 12” from tail to mouth and about 5” deep.
The fish itself measures 10”from tail to mouth, 6” high and 5” from the tip of one side fin to the other.
CONDITION:
Brand new, recently carved from basswood.
SELLER’S COMMITMENT:
Seller commits to: 1) wrap this item securely, 2) mail the package no later than the day following receipt ofpayment, 3) obtain a delivery tracking number, 4) keep the buyer informed.
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ABOUT THE ARTIST:
John Randash, of Randash Wood Carving
John Randash is a highly talented, award-winning, master wood carver who specializes in meticulously hand carving fish, bringing them to life in all their authentic colors.
John has been receiving awards since he started carving.
Most recently, in April2022, John was doubly honored with both the First Place Award and the People’s Choice Award at the Red River Valley International Wood Arts Festival.
John’s other accomplishments have included first-place awards from Red River Valley Woodcarvers and the Wood Arts Festival.
John is also a sought-after instructor of wood-carving classes.
John’s career included work as a professional carpenter, painter, and taxidermist.
The skills he gained over many years in these professions, together with his experience as an avid hunter, angler, and outdoorsman, have given John truly unique talents and perspective.
He combined these skills with his creativity when he started wood carving.
John takes his carving seriously and takes great pride in his creations.
He starts each fish with a block of bass wood and, using knives, chisels, and other special tools, carefully brings to life a hand-carved, handsome, life-like fish.
Next comes the hand-painting, which includes multiple layers of paint applied to give each fish the lustrous depth, detail, and appearance of a real fish.
John Randash Wood Carving is based in Moorhead, Minnesota.
Additional information can be found at:
https://www.facebook.com/Johnrandashwoodcarving