Anglesey Sea Bass Gyotaku

Anglesey Sea Bass GyotakuThis bass was caught on a line by a local fisherman here in North Wales. It was caught on the Menai Stait. Bass are my favourite fish to print the definition you get on the scales is wonderful. Whereas most Gyotaku are made to record a fisherman's catch, I combine my experience as an oil painter and create Gyotaku that are more expressive using colour in a less conventional way. Printing is just the first part of the process. After printing, the paper

A4 in size this is Chinese mulberry paper which has been wet mounted to flatten the print

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This print measures A5 with the external measurements of the frame approx 24cmx32cm

My newer prints all come with a certificate to show they are authentic and they have the date the print was made and where the specimen came from

The choice of subject matter retains the Gyotaku tradition’s close relationship with the natural world while extending its scope beyond marine life

In the printing process the paper gets stretched by the fish and isn't suitable to put in a frame

This bass is printed on Thai mulberry paper measuring 50x70cm

I was fortunate to be gifted this incredible specimen and have made several prints which have been immensely popular

Ideal for collectors of marine art or lovers of Japanese-inspired design

It has then been professionally framed in a white frame with a 4cm mount

This bass is printed on Thai mulberry paper measuring 51x35cm