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an artistic path that’s well coordinated with his sense of humor.

SawFish ©artist Al DeLaVega

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His diverse artwork is handcrafted from copper and enhanced

with various patinas creating one-of-a-kind hues in unique designs.

Tropical Fish  ©artist Al DeLaVega

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He shapes, bends, curves and tints the copper to conform to his minds images.

The finishes are worked and formed over time like fine wine becoming more beautiful with age.

Blue Tang ©artist Al DeLaVega

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He finds the finish is the essential component to every piece he creates.

He specializes in Florida sea-life and whimsical characters

that he creates in his mind which is filled with a huge sense of humor.

  Pearly Fang Fish ©artist Al DeLaVega

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 When interviewed by the Sun Herald he was asked, “Why he creates such funny creatures?”

Without skipping a beat he quipped, “Life is too serious to take seriously.”

“If my artwork can make someone smile than I’ve accomplished what I’ve set out to do.”

Snook ©artist Al DeLaVega

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Copper Whimsea’s on Etsy 

Whimsical

Self-taught copper artist, Al De La Vega, has discovered an artistic path that’s well coordinated with his sense of humor.

There’s a great deal of joyful jumping when you’re at the beach.

Venice Beach in Venice, Florida is known for its’ shark teeth.

Time to do some digging to uncover them.

Time to send some beach love out into the universe.

Sunset will be upon us soon.

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A Photo a Week – Edible

Chocolate Cream Pie 

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