Lance Lyons has been a wildlife artist for over 20 years. In 1995, he took up carving fish which was a giant step in his art career. With his first carving he took second place at the Breakthrough World Fish Carving Championships and has won numerous awards since. In 1998, Lance took First Place and Best of Show at the Pacific Southwest Wildfowl Arts California Open Nationals.

Lance on left with fishing buddy Bart Jones,
50 miles southwest of San Diego

Being a second generation taxidermist and fish mount artist for the world renowned studio of Lyons and O'Haver has given Lance the opportunity to study the anatomy of fish extensively and accurately. Plus, years of fishing worldwide has added to his knowledge and has accelerated his career to the top.

Lance's specialty is fine art wood sculptures which are precise in accuracy right down to individually carved scales, fin rays and wrinkles. These are all one of a kind originals and are his top of the line sculptures which include all hand carved habitat including fish, rocks, weeds, old rusting objects such as fishing reels, pans, cups, nails etc. Everything is hand carved from wood. These top of the line, hand carved, one of a kind originals are each individually priced according to the time necessary to create the piece. His top of the line pieces are called his "Fine Art" pieces.

Lance's second level of carvings or "Decorative Carvings", are just as beautiful but not as finely tuned in detail. These carvings include a hand carved fish, driftwood and carved rocks set on a beautifully finished walnut, oak or other hardwood base. Lance's "Decorative carvings" would be a welcome addition to any collectors gallery.

Lance's new and exciting wood sculptures put you in close touch with natures wildside.


Lance on the North Platte river,
Greys Reef Wyoming.