Hand Carved Hawaiian Turtle Statue by Craig Nichols - "Keiki Honu"

Craig Nichols, an award-winning sculptor and designer, enjoys working with all the Hawaiian hardwoods. In carving his one-of-a-kind pieces, he endeavors to create and enhance what nature has already suggested. His affiliations with the ocean and woodworking are both lifelong, giving Craig a unique perspective and understanding of the harmony and subtleties that exist in nature between the species. His light-hearted approach often adds touches of whimsy. He currently resides on the Big Island of Hawaii where he and his wife Kay make their rustic upcountry home. Craig Nichols has been inspired by the ocean all his life. Raised in Seattle and Florida, he owned his first boat at age 12. Craig surfed in a world championship in Peru and attempted to sail the globe in his teens. He fished commercially in the Florida Keys for a number of years. A need for creative and artistic expression has run parallel with this love of the sea. Excellence in technical drawing and design suggested a career i