Anglesey Sea Bass Gyotaku

Anglesey Sea Bass GyotakuThis bass was caught on a line by a local fisherman here in North Wales. It was caught on the Menai Stait. Bass are my favourite fish to print the definition you get on the scales is wonderful. Whereas most Gyotaku are made to record a fisherman's catch, I combine my experience as an oil painter and create Gyotaku that are more expressive using colour in a less conventional way. Printing is just the first part of the process. After printing, the paper

It was caught in the Menai Stait

Printed in black acrylic ink

this piece invites calm reflection and carries a quiet story of connection with nature and friendship

The original print was scanned using an A1 scanner to create a file

This very small print is taken from a shell that was donated to me by a retired professor of Marine Biology

They make a lovely motif for Welsh Art

It was caught in the Menai Strait

the print measures 35cmx70cm approx and framed it will be around 50cmx84

The oven glove is part of a range I've designed which includes this oven glove

producing a contemplative artwork that pays homage to nature's quiet beauty

This one is on hand made Japanese paper  which has been mounted onto Japanese Mulberry and then Japanese Masa Paper

Perfect for nature lovers