Gyotaku of a Fern Frond

Gyotaku of a Fern FrondI've always loved ferns, I think they are probably my favourite plants with all the varieties there are. This frond was one of many growing in my garden just next to my studio. On a day where I don't have any fish to print, I love to print botanical specimens and it's May here now and all the fronds are so fresh and vibrant. This print measures A5 with the external measurements of the mount30x25 cm approx. It's an ideal size for a gift or a great

The interplay between the shimmering gold and deep blue ink creates a dynamic

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

“Trace Elements” is a contemporary Gyotaku print by Anglesey-based artist Jane Evans

This makes this small piece of marine art very accessible for those who have walls groaning with art work

Each piece is individually hand-printed and hand-torn

The print measures 17cm by 34cm and with the frame 30cm x 48cm approx

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I made this print by first taking an impression from the surface of the fish onto a washi paper

The framed print as it would be hung is 109cm wide (including a 2cm gap between frames) and 73cm tall

it needs to be made flat

A subtle and timeless work by one of Anglesey’s respected printmakers

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