A Note from Ross Curington (@rosscuringtonart):
“I’m a big supporter of the Coastal Conservation Association. Their largest fundraising event is held in Bradenton, Florida, an area renowned for its tarpon fishery. Inspired by this event, I decided to carve a fish and donate it to be auctioned off in front of 1,300 anglers. I was ecstatic with the auction’s success and the opportunity to contribute to such a noble cause.
My passion for carving began when I wanted to display a fish on my wall. However, the typical fiberglass reproduction didn’t quite meet my expectations. As a lifelong wildlife and marine artist, I decided to try an experiment a carve wood into a fish and paint it. This started 12 years ago. Since then, I’ve sold every fish I’ve created and now have a close to two-year waitlist for one.
My carvings may not be flawless replicas. That’s not their intended purpose. Instead, I believe they capture the representation of a particular fish from a special memory and also serve as heirloom art pieces.
Each fish I create requires an incredible amount of time, effort, and love. Additionally, I’m a passionate angler, and this hobby has been an integral part of my life for as long as I can remember. Combining my love for carving and fishing is an incredible blessing.”
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