I created this marlin sculpture as part of a larger installation for my Wilmington NC Gallery. This marlin was chasing a large school of mackerel in the full piece (see below).

Marlin are such striking fish that seem to be loved by anglers, sports fishers and others for their incredible strength and beauty. They are amazing predators and are shockingly fast for such a large animal. I love their colorful stripes and pointed bill. It was so much fun creating this wonderful animal from metal. Next I want to create a sail fish the slightly smaller cousin of the marlin with a huge speckled blue dorsal fin! 

This metal mackerel school sculpture is wall hanging, made entirely of stainless steel, colored using only heat patinas and is safe to be kept outdoors!