IMPRESSION TAKEN FROM A MACKEREL

IMPRESSION TAKEN FROM A MACKERELThe markings on a mackerel are so distinctive, sadly they don't pick up when you try and print the fish so you have two options. The first (which I did here) is to apply the ink according to the pattern. The second would be to paint on the markings after printing. All my work is made by me in my garden studio on the beautiful Island of Anglesey. Gyotaku is an ancient Japanese art form which is now practiced in many coastal locations globally. The

It will fit in a standard A5 frame

the traditional Japanese wet mounting process

The wet mounting takes around 24 hours to dry and once it's done the print is then ready to frame

it's captured a lot of the scale detail

This large-scale sardine print was created using a single fish

It arrived the next day by courier and to be honest

Octopus and Sea Bass Shoal

flat finish and enhancing its longevity

He catches all his bass on line and supplies many local restaurants

the print is supplied unframed

The second would be to paint on the markings after printing

This print was made in 2022