The Gyotaku Process

Gyotaku Process
Each original Gyotaku print in this collection captures the beauty of saltwater fish caught off the coast of Block Island, either myself or from local fisherman friends. The prints are created with Eco-conscious inks:  Sumi, Squid, or  colored natural pigment- sometimes all three. The specimen is than hand pressed onto archival East Asian Fine Art Papers (indicated in product description for what I end of picking). After printing, the fish are either prepared for a delicious meal or used as bait for the next catch, ensuring nothing goes to waste. Once dried,... Read more...