Gyotaku Impression taken from the surface of Pacific Oyster Shells

Gyotaku Impression taken from the surface of Pacific Oyster ShellsThe Pacific Oyster is a commonly farmed oyster here in the UK. These shells come from an oyster farm about 7 miles from my studio. Based in the waters of the Menai Strait, Sean and his family farm oysters in this tidal water and they are very popular during the summer here on the Island of Anglesey. Printing from shell is pretty technical as the hard surface can often break the paper as it's pressed over the surface. To print multiple shells is also

a haunting counterpoint that speaks to the impact of human presence

If you were interested in having it framed then please send me a message for details

the work has been professionally wet mounted (Urauchi) to preserve and flatten the surface for display

Perhaps one of the most fiddly little things I've ever worked with is this lovely little prawn

This lobster was caught in a pot by a local fisherman here in North Wales

Urauchi means to back with glue

Anglesey Sea Bass

I'm always saying that each specimen presents it's own challenges and this is true of Tuna too

The print is roughly A4 in size and will fit in an A4 mount or frame

We walk our dogs past the Menai Strait everyday

Measuring A5 in size and presented unframed

I'm based here on the beautiful Island of Anglesey surround by water