In 1966 my soul discovered copper art. As a result, I suddenly found myself working 10-12 hours a day in the studio creating art and having fun. Being fortunate to have an amazing dad, he recognized my passion. He then did one of the greatest things a Dad could do. He sent me to Mexico to serve as a silver and copper smith apprentice under the great Antonio Castillo of Taxco Mexico.
This modern day kid with big ideas was immediately made to learn the ancient way by starting off as a blacksmith. Because of this, I had to earn my place in Los Castillo. I learned Mayan and Aztec design and inlay of copper, brass, monel, and silver. Consequently, I learned what a privilege it was.
My passion sent me to Santa Clara Del Cobre where consequently, I learned from traditional copper artisans who melt and molded copper, which proved to be yet another invaluable education in the historic way of making copper art. In conclusion, these time tested methods are the foundation of how my art is made. For these reasons, my artwork has been requested Internationally.
To really get a feel for how large my Copper Sculptures are, please check out this video that was taken at one of the many shows that I have attended.
Artwork
11 Snappers $2100
A really nice looking fish and a perfect shape for over a sofa or entree foyer. Hammered from copper with a heat induced patina and clear coated. Copyright protected
36 in Yellow Fin Tuna Full bodied $825.
Hammered from copper, has a heat patina and is clear coated. One of the fastest fish in the sea and this sculpture has about 4" of depth. . FOB my studio Copyright Kevin Jenkins 2019. $825.00
Tarpon 6ft 4-in. $1325.
This Tarpon can be facing left or right is a great shape and really just makes that wall. Color from rapid heating and rapid cooling $1325. Copyright protected
44" Winter Flounder $650
Handmade and has great color, is all copper and is clear coated. fob my studio. Copyright protected.
Two Spine Pilot-fish 48" $485.
Most copper sculptures are hammered from copper with a heat induced patina and clear coated. Copyright protected
36 in Yellow Fin Tuna $485
Hammered from copper, has a heat patina and is clear coated. One of the fastest fish in the sea and this sculpture has about 4" of depth. . FOB my studio Copyright Kevin Jenkins 2016 .
2 Spine-Pilot-Fish
This fanciful fish was made for a children's area a resort in the Caribbean. 12 various fish. $1050. 54" long
40" Snook $375
One of the most popular fish I've create in south Florida. All copper great lateral line. fob my studio copyright protected. $375.
Snappers-on-Fossil-Coral $12000.
This sculpture stands 63" tall is created in copper and is free standing. $12000. Copyright protected
SnapperSeascape
30" base and made by order. $425.
Snapper 28"-29"
Created in copper and colored with my reduction technique this is about life size $325. Copyright protected
Snapper. 34in. $375.
All of my copper sculptures are hammered from copper with a heat induced patina and clear coated. Copyright protected
57'" Snapper full bodied $2400.
This 57" Snapper is created in copper, is hand hammered with a heat induced patina and clear coated. Copyright 2019 Kevin Jenkins
Copper Shrimp $225.
I first made this Shrimp in 1974 for Singleton Packing a shrimp processor and made hundreds for them to give to their captains, over 400 hundred the first order. Copyright protected
SHORT BIG EYE
A great fish shape for that spot and at 44" long and all copper its a perfect shape. $850. Copyright protected
Short Big Eye
The smaller version of the 44" fish I do. This one is a perfect shape and size, about 18" long $185. Copyright protected
Sheepshead 22"
Great size and shape this Sheepshead has lots of color and is clear coated. $245 Copyright protected
Margate full bodied $775.
Most copper sculptures are hammered from copper with a heat induced patina and clear coated. Copyright protected
Permit 44in. $525.
What a great shape this fish has. Created in copper and is 44" long . Copyright protected
Purple Tail sm. $245.
This is a small version of the large Purple Tail I created in 1996. Very popular in both sizes, all copper and Copyright protected $245.
Quillback Rockfish 22"
This is the smaller version of the Quillback Rockfish and is 22" long , has great color and is clear coated. Copyright protected $245.
Ribbon Fish 40" x 40"
This stately fish is about 40" long and 40" tall. Created in copper $625. Copyright protected
Quillback Rockfish 44"
Very popular fish and is approx. 44" long has great color and attitude. Clear coated like all my sculptures. $650. Copyright Protected
Manta Ray 36" wingspan $575.
This sculpture is almost hammered from one piece of copper excluding the tail. Great color and like all my sculptures is clear coated. Copyright protected
$2100. Amberjacks
These are the racehorses of the sea. Lots of depth in this sculpture and can be created in many lengths and heights. Give me your wall size and let me come up with a size that fits for you. $2100. Copyright protected
Hogfish Seascape sm.
These Seascapes range in size and price and are all copper. This one has Hogfish but others have Snook or Snappers. Call for prices
Hogfish on Fossil Coral base
Three hungry Hogfish and one crab. This sculpture is hammered and formed in all copper, colored and clear coated. The cost varies according to size but generally range from $875.-$1175. Copyright protected
Hogfish 34in. $375.
The most popular fish I make in this size. Its hammered from copper and colored using my rapid heating and cooling technique and like all my sculptures its clear coated. $375. Copyright protected
$345. Grouper 30-31"
A popular fish in copper, this fish is hammered from copper and is colored using a rapid heating and rapid cooling technique and like most of my sculptures is clear coated. $345.00
Full bodied Grouper $725.
This Grouper is a full bodied fish that hangs from the ceiling. Its hammered from copper and is clear coated and colored from a reduction process. Copyright protected
30" Dolphin $265.
This small Dolphin is hammered from copper and is colored from rapid heating and rapid cooling. Like most of my sculptures its clear coated. $265.00 Copyright protected
52 " Dolphin $525.
This Dolphin is 52" long. Like most of my copper sculptures its hammered from copper with a heat induced patina and clear coated. Copyright protected $525.00
Channel Catfish
This Cat is approx. 46" long and is hammered from copper. Colorization is from my reduction technique and its clear coated and can be used outdoors. $475 Copyright protected
8' Blue-Fin Tuna Full Bodied $4500.
This is one of the larger of the fish I hammer from copper and because its full bodied its a three week project. All copper sculptures are hammered from copper with a heat induced patina and clear coated. Copyright protected
Barracuda 42" $375.
A great shape for over a door inside or out. Fast and with attitude at 42" its life size. all copper sculptures are hammered from copper with a heat induced patina and clear coated. Copyright protected $375.
60" Black-Drum $950.
60" Black-Drum Great color and a real great shape. All copper sculptures are hammered from copper with a heat induced patina and clear coated. Copyright protected $950.
54in.-Tarpon $750.
I can make all fish swimming to the left or right. Hammered from copper and colored using a reduction process and clear coated. Great for over a set of both indoors and out Copyright protected
51-in-Hogfish $825.
This Hogfish is a monster, 51" of hammered copper colored from a reduction process and is clear coated. Copyright protected, All rights reserved
Snapper and Rod
Snapper and Rod is made in several sizes, a 42" snapper with a 48"Rod is $525. many sizes available. Hammered from copper and colored using a heat patina technique. Clear Coated for many years of durability. Copyright protected All rights reserved
34" hogfish $525.
A very popular fish this Hogfish is created using solid copper, is colored using a reduction process and is clear coated $525. copyright protected.
40" Snook is hammered from copper and comes a pole
40" Snook is hammered from copper and comes with a copper pole $550.These copper sculptures are hammered from copper with a heat induced patina and clear coated. Copyright protected.
Red Snapper approx. 40" $550.
Red Snapper comes with a copper pole and is created from copper and has a patina from a reduction process. All copper and clear coated. Copyright protected All rights reserved
11 Snappers
$2100. Most copper sculptures are hammered from copper with a heat induced patina and clear coated. Copyright protected
11 Snappers $2100.
A really nice looking fish and a perfect shape for over a sofa or entree foyer. Hammered from copper with a heat induced patina and clear coated. Copyright protected
7 Snappers 33w36t
$1325. Hammered from copper with a heat induced patina and clear coated. Copyright protected
7 Snook $1375.
Hammered from copper with a heat induced patina and clear coated. Copyright protected
7 Snook $1375.
These 7 Snook are one of the most popular wall sculptures I create . Hammered from copper with a heat induced patina and clear coated. Copyright protected
9-Lookdowns $1875
These Lookdown fish can be arraigned in a longer school or taller Hammered from copper with a heat induced patina and clear coated. Copyright protected $1875.
9-Permits $1750.
$1750. Hammered from copper with a heat induced patina and clear coated. Copyright protected
Bait Ball 40-42" Dia. $1550.
Hammered from copper with a heat induced patina and clear coated. Copyright protected
12 Snappers $2325.
12 Snappers with lots of depth and color. Created from copper, reduction colored and clear coated. $2325.
7 Snappers $1325.
Hammered from copper with a heat induced patina and clear coated. Copyright protected
7-Permits $1375.
Hammered from copper with a heat induced patina and clear coated. Copyright protected
7-Permits $1375.
Hammered from copper with a heat induced patina and clear coated. Copyright protected
7 Permit fish $1325.
7 Permit fish approx. 54" wide with lots of depth. Hammered from copper with a heat induced patina and clear coated. Copyright protected
Quillback Rockfish $1250.
54" wide approx. Quillback Rockfish $1250.
These Pacific fish are so popular everywhere I have to think its the Finage. Hammered from copper with a heat induced patina and clear coated. Copyright protected
9 Snook School 68 w X 32 t
$2125 a School of 9 Snook all in copper and clear coated. This on has 7 -26 " Snook and two 40" fish. It also can be made longer or taller and can have more or less fish.
Sheepshead 22" $220
All copper with great color and clear coated. Sheepshead 22"
Permit 21"
This Permit is 21" long and is a perfect fit for that small space in the kitchen or bath. Created in copper with great color. $165.
7 Snappers $1325.
7 Snappers in copper in a more vertical format. This sculpture has a lot of depth and color $1325.
Black Drum 60" 3D $2800
3D Black Drum Fish. Hammered from copper with a heat induced patina and clear coated. Copyright protected
circa 1999
circa 1999
Copper pendant lights
I do lights occasionally so give me call
circa 1980
circa 1980
This all copper sconce hinges out for bulb replacement and is edged in brass and clear coated, is wired and includes a outdoor bulb socket,
This all copper sconce hinges out for bulb replacement and is edged in brass and clear coated
This all copper sculpture is Mangroves with two small 26" Snook 59" wide, Copyright Protected.
$1725.
This all copper sculpture is Mangroves with two small 26" Snook 59" wide $1725. Copyright Protected.
Mangrove wall sculpture is created in copper and has approx. 12" of depth. Leaves have a patina and the roots and truck are clear coated
Mangrove 48-52" wide $1250.Mangrove wall sculpture is created in copper and has approx. 12" of depth. Leaves have a patina and the roots and truck are clear coated
mounted on a piece of fossil coral, call for price
mounted on a piece of fossil coral
Mangrove Floor lamp, call for price 6 Ft. tall by approx 32"
Mangrove Floor lamp $ call for price ,6 Ft. tall by approx 32"
This weathvane is working at MacRae's of Homosassa on their baithouse. Its all copper with brass edging and rides on a 1" stainless steel ball as a bearing. Has a glass orb that points north and a copper ball (optional) $4200.
This weathvane is working at MacRae's of Homosassa on their baithouse. Its all copper with brass edging and rides on a 1" stainless steel ball as a bearing. Has a glass orb that points north and a copper ball (optional) $4250.
I make many weathervanes, mostly water oriented, this one is 56" long and rides on a 1" stainless steel ball bearing, will last a lifetime and then some. Requires speaking about where you intend to mount it so I can fabricate the base. $2850. Copyright protected
I make many weathervanes, mostly water oriented, this one is 56" long and rides on a 1" stainless steel ball bearing, will last a lifetime and then some. Requires speaking about where you intend to mount it so I can fabricate the base. $2850. Copyright protected
$2450. for this full bodied Short Big Eye. All copper and is approx. 44" long.
$2450. for this full bodied Short Big Eye. All copper and is approx. 44" long.
All copper this Rockfish is approx. 42" long and is colored and clear coated
All copper this Rockfish is approx. 42" long and is colored and clear coated
A set of Double doors with great color and clear coated. The doors had an electronic locking system and swung on ball bearing hinges. $7500.
A set of custom double doors with great color and clear coated. The doors had an electronic locking system and swung on ball bearing hinges. $7500.
Copper double doors . $4800. Complete
Copper double doors
This custom bar back splash with a small Seascape sculpture is a great addition to this dry bar.
This custom bar back splash with a small Seascape sculpture is a great addition to this dry bar. $2100.
$425. a foot Mangrove Railing with fish
Mangrove Railing with fish. $425. a ft
I really liked creating this sculpture. It was a lot of hammering but fun at the same time . Colored by a reduction process and clear coated.
I really liked creating this sculpture. It was a lot of hammering but fun at the same time . Colored by a reduction process and clear coated. $2600.
Trumpet Plant fountain ctr pc. is created in copper with three lilies, leaves, and lily pads. Photo is when pc. is being made
Trumpet Plant fountain ctr pc.Trumpet Plant fountain ctr pc. is created in copper with three lilies, leaves, and lily pads. Photo is when pc. is being made
Created in copper, this one has an 7 ft. wingspan, $6500.
Created in copper, this one has an 7 ft. wingspan, $6500.
$4250. --to $6800. Depending on size. Pelicans in Flight
Created in copper and like all my sculptures its clear coated.Pelicans in Flight
3-D Black Drum 5 ft. long. Color from my reduction technique and clear coated
$2850. all copper. 3-D Black Drum 5 ft. long. Color from my reduction technique and clear coated
$750.- $1250.
$750.- $1250.
This one of the last dinning tables I made a few years ago. Each piece of this table was collected in the marsh, dried for 6 mths , sand blasted , trimmed on a large band saw, assembled by screwing and bolting, leveling and then painted with two coats of a solid color stain (white). Then it was finished and ready for the 1/2" glass top.
This one of the last dinning tables I made a few years ago. Each piece of this table was collected in the marsh, dried for 6 mths , sand blasted , trimmed on a large band saw, assembled by screwing and bolting, leveling and then painted with two coats of a solid color stain (white). Then it was finished and ready for the 1/2" glass top.
Customer photo
Customer photo of this 7 Snook wall piece. $1375.
Customer photo
customer photo
customer photo
Shrimp wall sculpture
All copper Kingfish killing the bait
All copper Kingfish killing the bait
Lookdown fish in copper
Customer photo
7 ft. tall Amberjacks feeding time. Created in steel and painted. Garden Sculpture.
$3850. stands 7 ft tall Amberjacks feeding time. Created in steel and painted. Garden Sculpture.
$425. a ft. Outdoor copper railing
$425. a foot. Outdoor copper railing
24" X 52" Buttonwood Coffee table
Buttonwood Coffee table, sandblasted with 1/2" glass
Customer photo
Customer photo
All copper 12 ft. Mangrove tree. Customer photo
All copper 12 ft. Mangrove tree
My favorite garden sculpture. Created in steel and on a temporary wood base this sculptures top rotates with the wind. An eye catcher for sure
My favorite garden sculpture. Created in steel and on a temporary wood base this sculptures top rotates with the wind. An eye catcher for sure. $5200.
Capt. Georges Restaurant in N.C. an 8 ft. Bluefin Tuna and a 6 ft. Jewfish
Capt. Georges Restaurant in N.C. an 8 ft. Bluefin Tuna and a 6 ft. Jewfish
Created prior to the Fl. Gil net ban of 1993, this sculpture is a dedication to all the hard working fishing families. In front of my Studio and next to my Gallery
The fishing families along the Florida gulf coast feeding their families by the age old tradition of fishing
Customer photo
Customer photo
This sculpture was created around an ugly support pole in the kitchen of this home during an addition of a second story. Very cool
This sculpture was created around an ugly support pole in the kitchen of this home during an addition of a second story. Very cool. This area went from a problem to a perfect fit for the area.
Lookdown's Kelp Pool Art. Customer photo
Lookdown's Kelp Pool Art
Customer Photo of a 57" Mahogany Snapper
Customer Photo of a 57" Mahogany Snapper $2400
This 6' 4" all copper Tarpon $1375.
This 6' 4" all copper Tarpon $1375.
Barracuda customer photo
Barracuda customer photo
Walleye in Minnesota customer photo
Walleye customer photo
Some of my work hanging in a resort in the Bahamas
Some of my work hanging in a resort in the Bahamas
Hanging sculpture in the Bahamas at a resort
Hanging sculpture in the Bahamas at a resort
Lotus flowers with gas flames
Lotus flowers with gas flames
All copper Walleye's with the stainless steel base that is embedded in concrete
Walleye's prior to delivery to Minn.
36" Shrimp Weather vane with brass edging $2850.
36" Shrimp Weather vane, Mounted on a 3" rod on a deck rail mount $2850.
All copper lights
Copper lights I made for a resort in the Bahamas
Bahamas
Pelican in progress, all copper 7 Ft. wingspan
Pelican in progress
$1725. Quillback Rockfish school
All copper and clear coated. $1725. Quillback Rockfish school
Puffer fish light, customer photo
Puffer fish light, customer photo
7-Snook school all copper Customer photo
7-Snook school all copper
Customer Photo of a Tarpon 6' 4" in copper
6' 4" Tarpon in an outdoor patio
$575. Maryland Stripper with rod in all copper with my reduction technique color and clear coated. 47" wide
All copper 47" wide Maryland Stripper $575.
$1450. 5 Blue Crabs & net all copper, Reduction color and clear coat. Wall sculpture 56" long
$1450. 5 Blue Crabs & net all copper, Reduction color and clear coat. Wall sculpture. 56" long
Come learn copper sculpture art, or expand your craft.
“Renowned master copper sculptor Kevin Jenkins.”
Eric began making copper sculptures in 1974 while still in high school and as a result, he spent a portion of one summer training under renowned master copper sculptor Kevin Jenkins. Thereby, Eric’s early works were abstracts and wall hangings that he sold for spending money during his high school and college years. For the next 17 years, Eric raised a family and pursued a career in the automobile business and consequently the artwork went onto the back burner. In the late 1990s, he converted part of his barn into a studio and returned to sculpture, this time concentrating on wildlife and images of the sea.
His work is now recognized nationally.
Roy’s passion for crafting with metal was first sparked during his early career with the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers of the Army in the early 80’s. Benefiting from classical training he deployed his skills on practical problem solving by day, and allowed his creative spirit to run free by night, trying his hand at a wide variety of personal projects just for fun and for the enjoyment of friends and family. With a drive to continually expand his skills and learn new techniques, he has attended a variety of trade courses and studied the masters of the trade. Of particular note are inspiring days spent with the renowned Kevin Jenkins a master of flame colouring copper sculptures.
“Kevin Jenkins a master of flame colouring copper sculptures.”
If you would like to come and spend a few days with me to learn the art of Copper Sculpting & Flame Colouring, contact me directly at bigfish@coppersculpture.com.
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