Twelve Fish-a-Swimmin'

Phil's handcrafted Hawaiian Reef Fish sell for $29

This summer has been hotter than usual, so rather than working on carving Ohia trees in the hot sun, Phil has been keeping cool in his wood shop -- making fish!

Phil has been selling his Hawaiian Reef fish at One Gallery on beautiful Hilo Bay.  This is a delightful venue for local artists located on Bay Front in Hilo.
One Gallery.

Here's the latest batch that he is taking down this week.  Of course every fish has its name on the back, and those interesting names include, Moorish Idol, White Spotted Goat Fish, Needle Fish, and Spiny Puffer.  Of course Hawaii's state fish is included -- the Humuhumunukunuku Apua'a.   (featured in the colored photo)

Phil is using several local woods, including Koa, Mango, Kamani, Mac Nut.   Since he brought a little bit of Humboldt County Redwood in our relocation to the Big Island -- there are even a few made of Redwood.

By the way, we have four beautiful Redwood trees growing on our property.  We found out that John Muir was instrumental in bringing Redwood trees to Hawaii many decades ago so we are glad to have that connection.