Welcome to Shaw Lakey Designs.

Shaw was born in South Florida and has lived on the coast of North Carolina since 1981. Surfing, sailing, diving and fishing, it is not surprising he holds a degree in Marine Technology and is a USCG Master Captain.

Focusing his love of the ocean and myriad hours on her into an artistic medium was a process, not a step, taking years to develop. Shaw's mission statement is simple, to be skillful in his work.

Flowing, charismatic whales, playful octopus, magnificent angel fish, impressive eels, amusing sea turtles, dynamic stingrays... These are but just a few of the lifelike marine wood and copper sculptures Shaw creates, his pieces adorning galleries nationally, and shows including Decor Expo Atlanta 2003, where Shaw was invited for artists opening night.

Shaw works with a variety of beautiful woods that stem from Wilmington, North Carolina’s waterways and the Cape Fear River ~ Red Incense Cedar, Black Walnut, Diseased Cypress, Maple, Teredo Live Oaks to name a few. Each piece is hand polished and finished to enhance the wood’s grain and character. Unique hand-painted eyes give the sculpture its whimsical look. Many pieces he finds have a natural shape that is enhanced to bring the creature to life, although Shaw does make signature pieces such as Flat Fish, and Sting Ray, that can be made to order.

Each piece is absolutely unique, there are no molds, dies, or production processes.

Shaw's creations begin life here.