Sardine Gyotaku Print Blue and Gold

Sardine Gyotaku Print Blue and GoldSardines make a lovely print. However they are pretty tricky to deal with. They easily split open and leak oil over the print so getting the pressure right is important. The print is blue and green largely with a bit of iridescent gold. I have used premium quality acrylic ink. The fish eye is hand painted after printing. It is signed by myself, Jane Evans as well as using my hanko stamp, the traditional method of marking artwork in Japan. This A4

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The print is supplied in a mount

I don't really see myself as a portrait artist but as a figurative artist

and channels of the kelp create a rich

the more respect I have for the creatures I work with and if they are treated well

This print is framed by my regular framer who is a member of the Guild of Master Framers

and then I apply an acrylic ink that is both lightfast and permanent

stronger sheet of paper and laminate it using a homemade glue to the back of the print

the truth is that it’s more cost-effective to work on a standard size sheet of paper

This bass is printed on Thai mulberry paper measuring 51x35cm

This bass is printed on Chinese mulberry paper measuring 50x76cm