John Randash Original Wood Carving~Pumpkinseed Sunfish Driftwood~New & Amazing

Description

NOTE:  The original pumpkin seed sunfish carving pictured has been sold.  However, the carver has similar items available.  Please contact the seller for additional information.
DESCRIPTION:
This pumpkinseed sunfish was meticulously hand carved from basswood by award-winning carver, John Randash.
The painting process includes multiple layers of paint applied to give this carving a luminous, life-like appearance.
It 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 carving.
MEASUREMENTS:
The pumpkinseed sunfish itself measures 11” long from nose to tail x 8” high (including the fins) and 5.5” wide (including the fins).
The entire piece measures 14.5” high (from nose through tail) x 9” depth x 15” long.
The wood base measures 11” x6” x 0.5.”
CONDITION:
Brand new, recently carved from basswood.
SELLER’S COMMITMENT:
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ABOUT THE CARVER:
John Randash, of John 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 April 2022, 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 ArtsFestival.
In addition, he is a sought after instructor for 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