Mini Scallop Shell Gyotaku

Mini Scallop Shell GyotakuMaking this print was so much fun! Here I've used a scallop shell that was donated to me by a marine biologist who lives locally. The print measures just over 10cmx10cm so it really is mini. The print is made using the finest quality Acrylic ink. I've used a blue and gold ink and blended them on the surface of the shell. The process of Gyotaku means that every print is completely unique. They are all hand inked and hand pressed. I always find it

Jane shows her deep appreciation for the natural world

This print is framed in white and glazed

which I make myself

So although it's a small print

Title: “Trace Elements”Dimensions: 70 x 34 cmMedium: Gyotaku on Chinese Xuan Paper

The print will be posted out and marked fragile

This is a wide brush and it helps to take all the creases and air bubbles out of the paper as it's pasted to a flat board

I've used a blue and gold ink and blended them so there is a slight shimmer on the work

ensuring that every impression is unique

The ink is acrylic screen printing ink and is blue and gold

Wet mounting is done by putting a very thin glue over the back of the print and then pressing a second sheet of paper over the back of the print

the kelp was gathered at the precise location and timing when it is accessible