Marine artist, photographer and sculptor Chris Barela spent his formative years in Southern California. After ascending to the pinnacle of success in the world of competitive professional surfing in the 1970’s, Chris continues to derive pleasure from the ocean near his home and studio, located on the Big Island of Hawaii.Careful study and documentation of the marine life he observes first-hand enables Chris to sculpt magnificent undersea creatures, from the tiny seahorse to the impressive marlin.
Barela’s charming sea turtles evoke both the wisdom and playful demeanor of these sage elder statesmen who live beneath the waves. Chris often sees and films turtles from his surfboard, and says that every time is a special encounter that leaves him smiling. “Each turtle has a unique personality, and the way they cruise around at a leisurely pace is a reminder to us to slow down and enjoy life too. They definitely like to come around and check out the humans, see what we’re up to in their living room.”
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Bronze 5.75″ x 4″ x 5.25 Edition Size: 250 Catalog: BT24
Artist: Chris Barela
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Bronze 3” x 4” x 1.25” Edition Size: 250 Catalog: BT21G Artist: Chris Barela
Price: $410-
Bronze 3” x 4” x 1.25” Edition Size: 250 Catalog: BT21B Artist: Chris Barela
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Bronze 3” x 4” x 1.25” Edition Size: 250 Catalog: BT21C Artist: Chris Barela
Price: $410-
Bronze 14.5” x 7.25” x 18.5”
Edition Size: 250 Catalog: BT20
Artist: Chris Barela
Price: $9,055-
Bronze 14.5” x 7.25” x 18.5”
Edition Size: 250 Catalog: BT20
Artist: Chris Barela
Price: $9,055-
Bronze 4.5” x 6.75” x 3.25”
Edition Size: 250 Catalog: BT19
Artist: Chris Barela
Price: $820-
Bronze 8” x 8” x 3.5” Edition Size: 250 Catalog: BT18 Artist: Chris Barela
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Bronze 6.5” X 5” X 9.25”
Edition Size: 250 Catalog: BT17
Artist: Chris Barela
Price: $1,260-
Bronze 10” x 9” x 4.5”
Edition Size: 250 Catalog: BT16
Artist: Chris Barela
Price: $2,378-
Bronze 1″ x 3″ x 2.5 Edition Size: 500 Catalog: BT15P
Artist: Chris Barela
Price: $235-
Bronze 2.5” X 5” X 4.5”
Edition Size: 500 Catalog: BT13
Artist: Chris Barela
Price: $968-
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Bronze 12” x 15” x 8.5”
Edition Size: 100 Catalog: BT12
Artist: Chris Barela
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Bronze 2.5″ x 5″ x 6″ Edition Size: 250 Catalog: BT11 Artist: Chris Barela
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Bronze 10″ x 5.75″ x 5.25″ Edition Size: 500 Catalog: BT6 Artist: Chris Barela
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Bronze 3.5″ x 2″ x 3″ Edition Size: 500 Catalog: BT5 Artist: Chris Barela
Price: $643-
Bronze 11” x 11” x 5”
Edition Size: 250 Catalog: CBF11
Artist: Chris Barela
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Bronze 6” x 10” x 5”
Edition Size: 250 Catalog: CBF10
Artist: Chris Barela
Price $1,025
Bronze 7” x 6” x 6”
Edition Size: 250 Catalog: CBF9
Artist: Chris Barela
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Bronze 12″ x 9″ x 6″
Edition Size: 250 Catalog: CBF8
Artist: Chris Barela
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