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 and sport fishers for their incredible strength and beauty. They are amazing predators and shockingly fast for such a large animal. I loved their colorful stripes and pointed bill. It was so much fun creating this metal fish sculpture and bringing it to life with my torches. The blue heat patinas across the back fading into silver on the belly felt like a natural fit for capturing the marlin's real coloring. Next I want to create a sailfish, the slightly smaller cousin of the marlin with a huge speckled blue dorsal fin!

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