Anglesey Sea Bass Gyotaku Print using Sumi Ink

Anglesey Sea Bass Gyotaku Print using Sumi InkThis 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. That is particularly true when using Sumi ink. Sumi, is the traditional ink used in Japan for calligraphy it is made from soot and a binder. 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

For some time now I’ve worked closely with fabulous marine creatures but never attempted to paint one

The print is unique no two prints are ever the same

onto an A4 sheet of Chinese calligraphy paper using and dark blue and gold ink

The print is supplied unframed and without a mount

in this case

The apron is supplied folded and wrapped with a band and it will be gift wrapped in red tissue paper

This striking print by Jane Evans

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it must be wet mounted using the Urauchi method

It's only the top sheet that is torn and the bottom sheet is in tact so the print is still very effective

This  diptych is printed on Chinese mulberry paper and each panel measures approx 35x35cm

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