Flying Fish (12)

Flying Fish | Fish

Flying Fish 12 Sculpture in Bronze

Exocoetidae

As magical as their name, flying fish live in two worlds – sea and sky – and show up when least expected. I love sculpting combinations of this species, trying to capture that duality.

Title: Flying Fish (12)

Edition: 15

Size: Approx. 100cm

Material composition: Patinated Bronze on a Crystal Base
All sculptures are uniquely put together

Dorado and Flying Fish

Chris Bladen Sculpture Flying Fish Sculpture in Bronze

Flying Fish Duo

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We were extremely lucky to spend the first three and a half months of lockdown 2020 in isolation in my favourite place in South Africa – Cape Infanta. Many thanks to my friend Neil (Beetle) for letting us stay in your house.

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Red letter day – Grunter heaven

I’ve had a fair bit of luck when it comes to fly fishing, but the spotted grunter (Pomadasys commersonnii), a local saltwater species we target on fly in our estuaries, is another story!

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St Brandon – my personal trip of a lifetime!

I couldn’t believe my luck when my mate Andrew dangled this carrot in front of me: an opening on a trip out to St Brandon – and my darling wife suggested I should go!

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Sailfish Maquette

Sailfish | Fish

Bronze Sailfish Maquette

Istiophorus platyptoris

The ballerina of the sea, known for its speed, grace and tail walking. To get a fly out to a sailfish is an indescribable experience and trying to capture their incredible energy and beauty is my aim in sculpting them.

Title: Sailfish Maquette

Edition: 25

Size: 17 x 16 x 29cm

Material composition: Patinated Bronze on a Crystal Base

Leaping Sailfish

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Sailfish Life-Size

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St Brandon – my personal trip of a lifetime!

I couldn’t believe my luck when my mate Andrew dangled this carrot in front of me: an opening on a trip out to St Brandon – and my darling wife suggested I should go!

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Flying Fish (7)

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Flying Fish 7 Sculpture in Bronze

Exocoetidae

As magical as their name, flying fish live in two worlds – sea and sky – and show up when least expected. I love sculpting combinations of this species, trying to capture that duality.

Title: Flying Fish (7)

Edition: 15

Size: 48 x 30 x 28cm

Material composition: Patinated Bronze on a Crystal Base
All sculptures are uniquely put together

Flying Fish

Flying Fish (3)

Flying Fish Mandala

Dorado and Flying Fish

Flying Fish Duo

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Red letter day – Grunter heaven

I’ve had a fair bit of luck when it comes to fly fishing, but the spotted grunter (Pomadasys commersonnii), a local saltwater species we target on fly in our estuaries, is another story!

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Fish

St Brandon – my personal trip of a lifetime!

I couldn’t believe my luck when my mate Andrew dangled this carrot in front of me: an opening on a trip out to St Brandon – and my darling wife suggested I should go!

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Black Marlin Bust

Black Marlin | Fish

Bronze Black Marlin Bust Sculpture

Makaira nigricans

With its stunning lines and powerful build, the black marlin is perfect for sculptural form.

Title: Black Marlin Bust

Edition: 15

Size: 43 x 40 x 93cm

Material composition: Patinated Bronze on a Granite Base

Blue Marlin I

Striped Marlin

Blue Marlin II

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Red letter day – Grunter heaven

I’ve had a fair bit of luck when it comes to fly fishing, but the spotted grunter (Pomadasys commersonnii), a local saltwater species we target on fly in our estuaries, is another story!

All

Fish

St Brandon – my personal trip of a lifetime!

I couldn’t believe my luck when my mate Andrew dangled this carrot in front of me: an opening on a trip out to St Brandon – and my darling wife suggested I should go!

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Potato Grouper Duo

Potato Grouper | Fish

Bronze Potato Grouper Duo Sculpture

Epinephilis tukula

The Potato grouper is king of its coral environment – grumpy by nature, with a bulky build and easily identifiable spotted hue.

Title: Potato Grouper Duo

Edition: 15

Size: 80 x 37 x 95cm

Material composition: Patinated Bronze on a Bronze Base

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Potato Grouper Maquette

Potato Grouper Life-Size

Chris Bladen Sculpture Potato Bass II Medium

Potato Grouper I

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Red letter day – Grunter heaven

I’ve had a fair bit of luck when it comes to fly fishing, but the spotted grunter (Pomadasys commersonnii), a local saltwater species we target on fly in our estuaries, is another story!

All

Fish

St Brandon – my personal trip of a lifetime!

I couldn’t believe my luck when my mate Andrew dangled this carrot in front of me: an opening on a trip out to St Brandon – and my darling wife suggested I should go!

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Yellowfin Tuna

Yellowfin Tuna | Fish

Yellowfin Tuna Sculpture in Bronze

Thunnus albacares

Yellowfin tuna are beautiful and highly energetic, arguably the strongest of the tuna species, this pelagic fish is built like torpedo and wreaks havoc wherever it goes.

Title: Yellowfin Tuna

Edition: 15

Size: 66 x 40 x 51cm

Material composition: Patinated Bronze on a Sandstone Base

Yellowfin Tuna Trio

Yellowfin Tuna Duo

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Red letter day – Grunter heaven

I’ve had a fair bit of luck when it comes to fly fishing, but the spotted grunter (Pomadasys commersonnii), a local saltwater species we target on fly in our estuaries, is another story!

All

Fish

St Brandon – my personal trip of a lifetime!

I couldn’t believe my luck when my mate Andrew dangled this carrot in front of me: an opening on a trip out to St Brandon – and my darling wife suggested I should go!

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Permit II

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Permit Fish II Bronze Sculpture

Trachinotus blochii

The holy grail of saltwater fly fishing, with an uncanny ability to disappear right in front of your eyes, permit is my favourite fish species. In form, character and unpredictability they offer a unique challenge for both fishing and sculpting.

Title: Permit II

Edition: 12

Size: 64 x 22 x 60cm

Material composition: Patinated Bronze on a Crystal Base

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Red letter day – Grunter heaven

I’ve had a fair bit of luck when it comes to fly fishing, but the spotted grunter (Pomadasys commersonnii), a local saltwater species we target on fly in our estuaries, is another story!

All

Fish

St Brandon – my personal trip of a lifetime!

I couldn’t believe my luck when my mate Andrew dangled this carrot in front of me: an opening on a trip out to St Brandon – and my darling wife suggested I should go!

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Striped Marlin

Striped Marlin | Fish

Bronze Striped Marlin Sculpture

Makaira nigricans

The striped marlin is probably my favourite of all the marlin species. I’ve caught one on fly, and vividly remember its incredible speed and luminescent colours.

Title: Striped Marlin

Edition: 25

Size: 26 x 27 x 10cm

Material composition: Patinated Bronze on a Perspex Base

Blue Marlin I

Blue Marlin II

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Red letter day – Grunter heaven

I’ve had a fair bit of luck when it comes to fly fishing, but the spotted grunter (Pomadasys commersonnii), a local saltwater species we target on fly in our estuaries, is another story!

All

Fish

St Brandon – my personal trip of a lifetime!

I couldn’t believe my luck when my mate Andrew dangled this carrot in front of me: an opening on a trip out to St Brandon – and my darling wife suggested I should go!

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Ragged Tooth Shark Maquette

Ragged Tooth Shark | Fish

Ragged Tooth Shark Maquette in Bronze

Carcharias taurus

I produced this bronze shark maquette in memory of Maxine, the first raggie aka sand tiger shark to be released from captivity at Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town, South Africa, back in 2004.

Title: Ragged Tooth Shark Maquette

Edition: 20

Size: 33 x 13 x 25cm

Material composition: Patinated Bronze on a Granite Base

Chris Bladen Sculpture Ragged Tooth Shark Maquette

Ragged Tooth Shark

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Red letter day – Grunter heaven

I’ve had a fair bit of luck when it comes to fly fishing, but the spotted grunter (Pomadasys commersonnii), a local saltwater species we target on fly in our estuaries, is another story!

All

Fish

St Brandon – my personal trip of a lifetime!

I couldn’t believe my luck when my mate Andrew dangled this carrot in front of me: an opening on a trip out to St Brandon – and my darling wife suggested I should go!

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Sailfish Study

Sailfish | Fish

Sailfish Study Sculpture in Bronze

Istiophorus platypterus

Title: Sailfish Study

Edition: 15

Size: 35 x 31 x 61cm

Material composition: Patinated Bronze on a Crystal or Granite Base

Leaping Sailfish

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Red letter day – Grunter heaven

I’ve had a fair bit of luck when it comes to fly fishing, but the spotted grunter (Pomadasys commersonnii), a local saltwater species we target on fly in our estuaries, is another story!

All

Fish

St Brandon – my personal trip of a lifetime!

I couldn’t believe my luck when my mate Andrew dangled this carrot in front of me: an opening on a trip out to St Brandon – and my darling wife suggested I should go!

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