Gyotaku impression from the surface of an Octopus in blue

Gyotaku impression from the surface of an Octopus in blueJane Evans' gyotaku octopus prints reveal intricate details and textures of the octopus, each print is a work of art that showcases the beauty and complexity of these amazing creatures. Using Chinese paper and acrylic ink, Jane Evans' gyotaku octopus prints are created with the utmost care and attention to detail. Each print is a unique. This print measures 59x34cm The use of high quality inks; Speedball acrylic ink and paper; Chinese paper, ensures

By using a very thin layer of ink

This is one of five prints I successfully took from it

It is printed on Chinese Mulberry paper

This means that no two pressings will ever be the same so you are always guaranteed a completely unique piece of art

the traditional method of marking artwork in Japan

The Aberffraw biscuit is made by pressing biscuit dough into the shell to give it a distinctive shell shape

Using the traditional Japanese technique of gyotaku—printing directly from the fish—Evans achieves remarkable detail and texture

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with some trepidation I accepted the commission and thankfully they loved it

This print is framed by my regular framer who is a member of the Guild of Master Framers

This triptych is printed on Chinese mulberry paper and each panel measures 69

The second would be to paint on the markings after printing