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This wood sculpture of a Loggerhead Sea Turtle has been hand carved from basswood and painted using an airbrush to achieve the delicate colors. It is about 8 x 10 x 2 centimeters (3 x 4 x 1 inches).

The Loggerhead is an endangered sea turtle who ranges throughout most oceans, but comes ashore to breed in the tropics. They are endangered due to losses suffered from untended fishing gear, being trapped in fishing trawls, and losing suitable nesting beaches.

Thank you for looking at my sculpture, which is entirely designed and created by myself!

Here is what has been said about the sea turtle carving: "The turtle is absolutely adorable and very well crafted! Shipped amazingly quickly, too." --- "Beautiful workmanship - fun to collect - I am a repeat customer".

Though this sea turtle carving is not very thick, I use various carving and painting techniques to suggest a much rounder figure. It is a unique method, like a three dimensional relief carving, which I have developed since I started in 1975.

HOW I WORK: Rather than using a power carver, I enjoy using knives and chisels to finish shaping the basswood. As well as being quiet and meditative, this gives crisper details.

After sanding the reptile smooth, I use an airbrush to paint the colors. Finally, 3 coats of water-based urethane are brushed on, and the sculpture is signed on the bottom.

basswood, paint, ink, urethane finish

Usually, orders are sent the next business day by USPS first class, and I will email confirmation to you. It will arrive wrapped in tissue paper with a hand-painted border.