This "One of a kind" wood sculpture depicts a Sea Otter "flying".

On the surface it sounds kind of crazy but the carved commission
brought the "Flying Otter Winery" logo to life.

The Winery approached me to do a sculpture for their business.

After submitting sketches and drawings the final piece was decided:
suspending the piece from the ceiling in a three dimensional position.

Of course, the hard part was bringing a sketch into a full sculpture.

Hand carved in Alder wood, the wings went into the body
about 1 1/2" on each side giving the piece movement.

A hand rubbed Tung Oil finish imparted a beautiful low luster look.

Screw eyes attached at the top front and rear enables the customer
to hang the piece at different angles depending
on string length to each of the screw eyes.

A torch darkened the flippers on the sculpture for contrast.

Measuring approximately 25" wide by 20" high, the carvings
depth ended up at 18"

Quite an unusual piece, the process was fun and challenging.

It now displays in Pinckney, Michigan at the winery.

All sculptures ship in a custom heavyweight box, wrapped in bubble pack
and stretch wrap, surrounded by Styrofoam loose fill.

 All pieces ship UPS Ground Insured within the U.S. mainland, lower 48 states.

Free shipping

Signed and dated by the artist.
© Richard Vest

Please note: As each sculpture is an original hand carved piece, the grain and
wood tones may vary from the photos herein.
Every new carving will have its own personality and expression,
 making your sculpture unique and one of a kind.

 • All sculptures are  suitable for indoor display only  •