Anglesey Sea Bass Gyotaku Print Colours

Anglesey Sea Bass Gyotaku Print ColoursThis 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

This print measures A5 with the external measurements of the frame approx 24cmx32cm

This process is an ancient technique practiced in Japan for over 1000 years

This print will be posted out using an insured service

blending ancient technique with a contemporary palette

onto an A4 sheet of Chinese calligraphy paper using and dark blue and gold ink

Pollock are plentiful in the local water and they are a member of the Cod family

pheasants and hedge hogs

Anglesey Sea Bass

commonly known as sea spaghetti

The price of course reflects the damage

the traditional way of printing gyotaku

The tea towel is stitched on all four sides