Sea Spaghetti

Sea SpaghettiSea Spaghetti Aberffraw BeachThis print captures Himanthalia elongata, commonly known as sea spaghetti. I've varied how I've printed the specimen, sometimes it may be printed in a flattened, straightened form that highlights its clean, graphic lines or left to retain its natural flowing shape, echoing how it moves in water. This variation speaks to the organic unpredictability of the material and is part of the evolving nature of the collection.

It also has the Welsh for Sea Bass - Draenog Y Môr

this piece is a celebration of the natural world and its overlooked details

This uses a flour and water paste and requires a drying period of around 24 hours

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The small dory came for a local marine biologist and he had used the fish in a sampling experiment

The ink is light fast and permanent

Jane Evans' gyotaku octopus prints are a must-have

the print measures 35cmx66cm approx

Octopus are incredible animals and I always feel it's a privilege to have one to work with

On the video the backing paper is clearly visible

I'm fascinated by some of the projects based around shellfish and how they are foundational in us having a good ocean environment

I assume that an association with a place that people see as beautiful coast