Indirect Gyotaku


Gyotaku indirect printing differs from the direct method in that the ink is applied to the silk or thin paper rather than to the fish. The silk or paper is laid carefully and snugly against the fish. The desired colors of ink are applied using handmade "tampos," building the layers of color while maintaining delicate detail.

Prices for indirect gyotaku range from $95 to $300.

Tiger Rockfish
28" x 20", ©2002
Printed on handpainted silk.
While the silk is too delicate to be hung outside, this silk gyotaku hanging is very durable for any indoor location. It can be suspended from the ceiling, hung against a wall, or even in a window. It is handwashable.

"Jack" King Salmon
24" x 16", ©2000
Printed on silk, mounted on green Unryu paper. 
"Jacks" are king salmon that have returned  prematurely to their birthplace (in this case the salmon hatchery at Herring Cove, Ketchikan, Alaska). They are a bit smaller than the mature king salmon prized by fisherman.


Just a Prawn in the Game
11" x 15", ©2000
Printed on silk, mounted on a linocut
 (Hosho paper).
This specimen, caught in the protected waters near the artist's home, is truly a "jumbo prawn." The muted chessboard background is a hand-pulled block print.


Dungeness Crab
23" x 19", ©1999
Printed on hand-painted silk, mounted on
Natural Mulberry paper.
There's nothing like a meal of fresh Dungeness crab. This one was just large enough to be legally harvested.


Dusky Rockfish
20" x 14", ©2000
Printed on hand-painted silk, mounted on green Unryu paper. There are many varieties of rockfish in Southeast Alaska. I'm especially fond of the sleek and subtly colored Dusky.

 

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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