The Art of Fish Carving Forum

It is the only fish carving forum in the world and we take great pride in sharing knowledge and experiences on all aspects of fish carving in wood, for the betterment of the art. We are dedicated to make the forum enjoyable as possible for our members, by creating and maintaining a friendly family type atmosphere. One thing that is really nice is that there is NO charge to me a member.

The founder and administrator is Ron Bailey, and the forum was created on March 30, 2017. Previously Ron had created a fish carving forum hosted by Myfreeforum in 2008 and it continued till March 2017. Due to hosting concerns, the future of the forum was uncertain, so Ron decided to find another company to host his new forum, "The Art of Fish Carving". ProBoards was selected. The new forum has many new and better features offered to members and staff , than the old forum. To date over 600 threads and over 5200 posts have been made by members related to fish carving in wood.

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The forum address is http://artistryinwood.proboards.com

Spotfin Lionfish

Carved in 2005, a favourite of many who see it. Made from tupelo wood, walnut, dogwood, walnut, and basswood. The filiments on the large fins are made from reeds. The base is made from Thuya burl, which comes from Morocco and Algeria.

Ron detail carving Egret tail feathers

Good light and patience is required for detail work.

Work in Progress- Egret and Muskie

Leafy Seadragon - photo 2

Here is another view of the Leafy Seadragon carving. Notice that the seaweed, made from Tupelo wood and copper rod, is attached to the back of the Seadragon's head. The base is made from Tasmanian Myrtle Burl wood.

Sailfish and Juvenile African Pompano

Atlantic Sailfish and Juvenile African Pompano - 2008. Tupelo wood, Box Elder Burl, Purpleheart, steel and painted with acrylics.
 This carving was in the running for Third in World Decorative Lifesize at the 2009 World Fish Carving Championships, St. Charles, Missouri, but was edged out by a carving by world champion Bob Berry.

Bald Eagle and Brook Trout

Full size Bald Eagle, with feathers burned in. Painted with acrylics. - 1999