Framed Gyotaku print of Octopus Vulgris

Framed Gyotaku print of Octopus VulgrisCOLLECTION ONLY FROM MY STUDIO I was fortunate to be gifted this incredible specimen and have made several prints which have been immensely popular. Here I have used a hand made Japanese Mulberry paper and the octopus is off set to one side. After printing I then use the Urauchi method to apply backing paper to make the print frameable. The print has been professionally framed by my framer. Octopus are a difficult specimen to work with but make

This print is A5 and is on Chinese Mulberry 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

enhancing its depth and character

The work was completed in 2023

there is something so beautiful about them and they have been used in art and design for centuries

giving the paper a smooth

This item has been framed professionally by a member of the guild of Master Framers

I chose to apply a single colour

Devon Sole

or alternatively you can buy a frame online

Each panel

rolled in a tube

The print is secured to its backing paper with archival wheat paste