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.

Printed in rich black acrylic ink

Eventually I managed to get it inked up and took a few prints

The print is on Chinese calligraphy paper and has been mounted using the authentic Japanese wet mounting technique which uses a simple flour and water paste and requires a period of around 24 hours to dry and stretch

I have used premium quality acrylic ink that is both light fast and pemanent

This is a unique print

This A3 gyotaku print captures the intricate linear forms of Himanthalia elongata

a full octopus

flat finish and enhancing its longevity

As with all my prints the flattened print has been stamped with my signature stamp and signed

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

producing a contemplative artwork that pays homage to nature's quiet beauty

it makes them very hard to make a gyotaku with multiple fish on