Menai Strait Lobster, Gyotaku Printed and Wet Mounted.

Menai Strait Lobster, Gyotaku Printed and Wet Mounted.This lobster was caught in a pot by a local fisherman here in North Wales. It was caught in the Menai Stait. Lobster are a challenge to print as they are so 3 dimensional. Its very tricky printing the legs and their antenna. This lobster is printed on Chinese mulberry paper measuring 69. 5x34cm. Printing is just the first part of the process. After printing, the paper is cockled and wouldnt lay flat in a frame. To achieve a flat print I use the

As it's A4 in size

It was caught in the Menai Stait

The original design is taken from a Gyotaku print of a Sea Bass and I’ve added some of my water colour work to it to produce a digital design

I was attracted by it's distinctive scale and huge eye

Using only the finest materials and techniques

measuring 50x34cm approximately

It also comes with a certificate of authenticity

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

The print is blue and red

This paper is strong yet flexible so ideal for shaping over fish

This bass is printed on Thai mulberry paper measuring 50x70cm

Each print is a unique