Direct Gyotaku

Direct gyotaku  are made by applying ink directly to the fish. Cloth or paper is laid over the inked fish, and an impression made by gently pressing the cloth or paper to every part of the fish. See "How to Print an Octopus" and "How to Print a Big Fish" for examples of the direct printing technique. Prices for direct gyotaku  range from $45 to $250.

	Pink Salmon 31" X 21", ©2002. Printed on handpainted silk. While the silk is too delicate to be hung outside, these silk gyotaku hangings are very durable for any indoor location. They can be suspended from the ceiling, hung against a wall, or even in a window. They are handwashable.
Coho Salmon & Bull Kelp 46" X 28", ©2002 Printed on handpainted silk. This is another silk gyotaku hanging like the one above, meant to hang in a flowing manner from a dowel.
	Four Perch 15" x 13", ©1999. Printed on muslin fabric,  mounted on Arches Textwove paper.
Flounder 23" x 17", ©2000. Printed on hand painted Natural Mulberry paper, mounted on Natural Mulberry.
	Octopus 36" X 25", ©2000 Printed on Japanese "rice" paper. See "How to Print an Octopus".
Quillback Rockfish 25" x 19 1/2", ©2000 Printed on hand-painted muslin fabric, mounted on Arches Textwove paper.
	Three Small Octopuses 12" X 29", ©2001 Printed on handpainted silk.

 

If you want more info or are interested in purchasing Sharron's work, contact the artist at slhuffman@mac.com. Herring Cove Originals 14724 SE Linden Lane Milwaukie, Oregon 97267 503-659-0233

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