Small Scallop Shell Gyotaku

Small Scallop Shell GyotakuMaking this print was so much fun! Here I've used a scallop shell that was donated to me by a marine biologist who lives locally. The paper I bought in Tokyo on a recent visit and it's got a gold fleck in it for some added sparkle. The paper measures 17cm by 14cm so it's a lovely cute print. The print is made using the finest quality Acrylic ink and each colour layer has been added seperately so the colours remain seperate from one another. I always

I've printed this on an A4 sheet of Chinese calligraphy paper using blue and gold ink

5cm x 43cm

Supplied rolled in a poster tube wrapped in acid free tissue

THANKS JANE

The paper I work on is very thin oriental paper made from tree bark fiber

they have this connection to nature but also are symbolic of creativity too with their connection to writing

It will fit in a standard A4 frame

This print will be posted within 14 days of order being received

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Here I have used a hand made Japanese Mulberry paper and the octopus is off set to one side

After making the initial print

On the video the backing paper is clearly visible