Sardine Gyotaku Print

Sardine Gyotaku PrintSardines make a lovely print. However they are pretty tricky to deal with. They easily split open and leak oil over the print so getting the pressure right is important. The print is blue and green largely with a bit of iridescent gold. I have used premium quality acrylic ink. The fish eye is hand painted after printing. It is signed by myself, Jane Evans as well as using my hanko stamp, the traditional method of marking artwork in Japan. This A4

It is used a lot by Gyotaku artists but I have always struggled with it so I was really pleased with this print and a couple of others I produced as I think I’ve finally got to grips with it

raw edge that adds to its natural aesthetic

The anchovy is used as a bait fish for catching sea bass

Here I have done this once with blue ink

The print is approx 60x39cm

Thanks for taking a look any questions drop me a line

inking it again and then lining it up carefully to create this composition

pheasants and hedge hogs

Once printed the paper is cockled and will not lie flat in a frame

Printed on Chinese mulberry paper measuring approx 30x30cm

I'm confident it would be suitable for a bathroom

permanent blue and gold acrylic inks on handmade Thai Mulberry paper