ARTIST SHOWCASE: Mike Kroessig, Marine Creations Taxidermy

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If it's not fishing gear that you, a friend, or spouse really needs, consider a trophy fish replica from Marine Creations Replicas. What better way to remember that catch of a lifetime? Immortalize your prized fish with artwork that will surely become a family heirloom for generations to come.

You don't have the fish anymore? That's okay! Mike K. specializes in replicas. That means all he needs is a photo of YOUR fish! He has access to fiberglass replicas that can match your specific catch. His talent will bring that replica to life. He is THE best at replicating your fish from your photo and turning it into true art.

SAMPLE OF MIKE KROESSIG'S WORK

Forum thread posted 01-28-2010, 09:27 PM.

Mike Kroessig has begun prepping the wahoo. Here we follow his progress....

Photo to be used as reference:

1. Blank After Being Cut Out:

2. Foam-Filled Mouth (Raw Form):

3. Construction of Teeth and Mouth:

4. Blank completed, primed and ready to paint:

5. Mike K. started on the paint work for the wahoo.
Phase I:

Phase II:

Phase III:

6. Finishing Touches
Adding scars:

7. The finished mount now glossed:

8. It's complete!

9. Carefully crated and shipped!

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