Fishing For Sanity Signature
Large Pastel Towel Holder
Sculptures born from resilience and reclaimed wood
Large pastel wooden fish in shades of light blue, mint, light yellow and pink with dots in the middle and three dock cleat hooks, which are rust resistant and can support heavy coats or damp towels.
Our Story
Bring the calm of the coast home with one‑of‑a‑kind, upcycled wood art you won’t find in any big box store.
After a traumatic accident, Dan found peace by carving fish from scrap wood. Today, those therapeutic beginnings have grown into a collection of resilient, sun-soaked art that brings coastal solace to homes nationwide.
Why Fishing For Sanity
What makes our coastally inspired pieces different
Truly One-of-a-Kind
Because no templates are used, your sculpture is a singular work of art that cannot be replicated.
Weathered Coastal Style
The wood features a natural, 'sun-soaked' finish that mimics years of exposure to salt and sand.
Art with a Narrative
Each piece carries the history of its material and the journey of the artist who carved it.
Enduring Quality
Every sculpture is built to last, showcasing the care and high-quality detail of manual craftsmanship.
Art that takes you back to the shore every time you walk past it.
What customers say
Real beach inspired fish art owners.
Your small Pastel fish was SO perfect for the front door of our lake house in Cleveland, OH. Makes me smile every time. Now we need more!
Marybeth A. - Cleveland, OH
This art instantly takes me back to my favorite beach life (ie - the Jersey Shore). The story behind the artist makes it even more special.
Kristen H. - Mystic, CT
Our living room was instantly transformed to a majestic coastal vibe with Dan's Red Flying Fish stand. Everyone asks about it.
Madi & Michal N. - Tampa, FL
How it works.
Dan hand-selects reclaimed wood, shaping each piece without templates to reflect the natural imperfections of the coast. The result is tactile, weathered sculptures that carries a story of recovery.
Why choose Fishing for Sanity.
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Bring the calming essence of the ocean home
Turn your home into a sanctuary of coastal calm. These pieces don't just decorate a room; they bring the grounding presence of the sea and a reminder of human strength into your daily life.
Questions, answered.
Every sculpture is hand-cut and finished by Dan, an artist using woodworking as therapy following a life-changing injury. Your purchase directly supports his craft.
I use 100% reclaimed and upcycled lumber (post hurricane scrap wood, discarded furniture, fence boards, etc.). This gives every fish, bird and creature a unique grain pattern and a natural, sun-soaked patina you won't find in new wood.
Pretty darn close. Since I work without templates or automation, no two items are exactly the same. You are receiving a one-of-a-kind original, not a mass-produced replica.
Absolutely not. AI is incapable of emotional creativity. Note: I did use AI to assist in product shots so customers could envision a realistic application, but the art was not altered.
YES. I love designing something special, catered to your desires. Whether it's an alteration of any existing work or something brand new, send me a note from our Contact page.