St Paschal Baylon, Patron and Blesser of Cooks and Kitchens: Handmade Statue

I design, carve, and cast the pieces myself: they’re wholly original and copyrighted. I cast them in modified gypsum. After the pieces cure, we glaze and seal them. The pieces come boxed and can stand or hang (there's a hook on the back, and the back is flat and unglazed). Each piece comes with a history card stating:

Paschal Baylon (1540-92) was a Franciscan lay brother. Born on the border of Castile and Aragon of a poor shepherd family, he tended flocks as a youth. In his early twenties, he joined his religious order. His charity to the poor and afflicted and his humility and courtesy were extraordinary even by Franciscan standards. He worked as a gardener, doorkeeper, and cook, feeding the other friars and vast numbers of the poor who came to the door of the friary. His ability as a baker and cook–his capacity to take simple ingredients and make delicious food–became legendary. Poorly educated, his counsel was sought by the rich and poor alike. In this image, Paschal is shown at work in his kitchen, assisted by St. Martha, another patron of cooks (her image is in the tiny niche on the mantel). The piece was hand carved by Hank Schlau and cast by him. It was then hand painted by Karen Schlau.

Dimensions: 9 (h) x 4 (w) x 2 (d) inches