Gyotaku of a Fern Frond

Gyotaku of a Fern FrondI've always loved ferns, I think they are probably my favourite plants with all the varieties there are. This frond was one of many growing in my garden just next to my studio. On a day where I don't have any fish to print, I love to print botanical specimens and it's May here now and all the fronds are so fresh and vibrant. This print measures A5 with the external measurements of the mount30x25 cm approx. It's an ideal size for a gift or a great

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With the mount it measures 77

I then paste the glue on the back of the print and add a second and then a third sheet of paper

15 x 15 cm)Paper: Hand-made Thai mulberry paperEdges: Hand-tornMedium: Lightfast

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This print has two sheets of backing paper attached to it

I just about managed to get it in my freezer

I've printed this on an A5 sheet of Chinese calligraphy paper using red and black ink

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