Small Scallop Shell Gyotaku

Small Scallop Shell GyotakuMaking this print was so much fun! Here I've used a scallop shell that was donated to me by a marine biologist who lives locally. The paper I bought in Tokyo on a recent visit and it's got a gold fleck in it for some added sparkle. The paper measures 17cm by 14cm so it's a lovely cute print. The print is made using the finest quality Acrylic ink and each colour layer has been added seperately so the colours remain seperate from one another. I always

which is stamped with my personal hanko seal

when the print is finished

Anglesey — a regular dog walk for our family

letting the work dry overnight to ensure durability and smoothness

I've used a blue acrylic ink which is both light fast and permanent

The print is offered framed in an Oak Foil Box Frame and is float mounted

We have a couple of Ash trees in the garden

The print measures 69cm x34

So as with the gyotaku

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

the leaves of an Acer tree

The two sheets bond together as the dry and all the creases and wrinkles are removed from the paper