Framed Gyotaku impression taken from a Blue Fin Tuna Tail

Framed Gyotaku impression taken from a Blue Fin Tuna TailThere are a few things that, if you are a Gyotaku artist, are on the tick list. This was one of them. I've looked at so many other artists around the world who print these and didn't think I'd get the opportunity in the UK to do this. My tuna tail came to me from Cornwall. 2023 was the first year in a very long time that tuna could be caught in UK waters. It was caught by a vessel that is based in Mevagissey in Cornwall and then sent to Brixham to be

This bass is printed on Chinese mulberry paper measuring 69

I do this using the uruachi method which requires me to adhere the print to a second sheet of paper using a flour and water glue

The print measures 28cm high by 17cm wide and will be sent flat and wrapped in tissue paper ready to be framed

It takes a long time to make such a print

I've printed this on an A5 sheet of Chinese calligraphy paper using and dark blue and gold ink

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

reflecting Jane’s commitment to using responsibly obtained specimens that connect directly to the island's coastal life

I used Urauchi

then a second sheet of paper is pressed against the back of the print and the two sheet are left to day and bond overnight

It's a majestic marine specimen and tasty fish too

The print is supplied mounted

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