Heads+Tails

Here we go. This is the start of something BIG. The Heads+Tails series is going to be fun and I have many ideas. My personal cabinetmaker, Elmer, is the only way I am going to do these pieces. He can make the frames in minutes I couldn't make them in hours. Its funny how artists minds work. This one is BlueFin Tuna heads and tails. Much more to come. The frame is 45.5 x 12.5 inches.

The Great White Shark

I made this shark a few months ago and never got a picture. It is 40 inches long x 14 inches high. The Cape people wanted to see one when I was in Chatham. Maybe the shark frenzy will last into this summer. Tons of seals in the summer equals GWSharks.

SnowRow 2011

Coming up on March 12 is the 2011 Snow Row. It is a 3.5 mile rowing race in Hull, MA. Over a hundred boats in a bunch of different categories. This will be my third year in my 24 foot dory, Rowdeo. It has been decent weather every year so far. I'll get some pictures. This picture is from 2009. Artie Graves and myself.
The Reality
Sat morning it was decent temp, sunny AND blowing 10-20 with gusts up to 35 out of the SW. Half way there we decided the conditions were not worth it and I only went and observed. By the time I got there the wind had not let up but it did shift to the NW. Made for a tough first leg and very tough on the second leg but a nice down wind finish. Everyones times were about ten minutes longer this year. We wil live to race another day. Essex River race May 14th! That was the windy one last year.

The Whole Striper

It took me some time but I finally did a full 3D fish. It was inevitable. The striper is my standard 36 inch but it is a full round, both sides. What a concept. Hang it somewhere, it can stand on a table but it would need a cradle or something to keep it safe. It came out so great. I think I finished it in November, maybe October and I still love having it at home. I am off to the Fly fishing Show in Marlborough next week. Jan 14 - 16 and I will bring it along. Although I want to keep it, everything has a price. Come and see the fly show.

Blue Whale

People love the shape of my Humpback Whale and so I thought I would try the largest mammal in the world, the Blue Whale. I made him a while back and never got to posting it. It is a bit bigger at 44 inches and the scale would probably work better in a 7 foot size. Can't wait to try that.

The Web Site is Here!

Go to www.tinkersislandfish.com
A great Christmas present came to me from my pal, Todd Deschene at Graphic Fuel Creative. The web site is up and functioning. All the pages will get finished soon but it is fantastic. This is a snap shot of the homepage. You can see all of my different fish. I am working on exciting new designs for the upcoming shows.

The Magic Process

I put together a set of pictures that show the whole fish carving process. The basic overview. I worked with the famous videographer and neighbor, Bob Welch. Enjoy!
Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Albert Einstein