GALLERY 

WHISTLE THUMBNAILS

Artist's comment:
Sculpting the fins was a bit of a challenge because I waited a little too long to attach them, making the process a little more tricky than usual. Painting tip: If you're going to paint a non-black color with black surroundings, brush a removable resist (like a latex) on the area you want eventually colored. Then paint the black. When the paint is dry, remove the resist to expose original clay surface. Then paint the non-black color. Painting color over black, or black over another color will likely be unsatisfactory.
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WHISTLE #052: PUNKFISH

This fish lives for the deep, dark nightlife beneath the sea. This evening, he is ready to swim with the trend-setters in his black clubbing scales and bus-yellow gel in his fins. And who could resist that smile?