A3 Gyotaku of John Dory

I like to work at various sizes on various papers. However, the truth is that it’s more cost-effective to work on a standard size sheet of paper. This piece has been produced on A3 paper. By working at this size, framing can be off the shelf and it reduces the cost to my collectors.

That said I had the size very much in mind as I composed this series of works.  Unlike many fellow Gyotaku artists, my intention is not to record the specimen accurately or to make a record of my catch.  I like to work on composition and colour more freely and I think that is a reflection of my fine art background.

In fact my fish come from various sources but are not caught by me as I’m a pretty hopeless fisherman!

The Dory came from Brixham in Devon and was sent to me with other fish as by product of fish processing.  

I’ve printed onto Chinese Xuan paper and the print has been backed with two sheets of Japanese masa paper.  It’s stamped with my Hanko and signed by me too.

Shipping in the UK is included.  Any questions drop me a line.  Jane