GYOTAKU FISH PRINTS

I have always loved to fish.

 

It all started on Hatteras Island when I was 7 years old...and continues today.

Whether standing in the surf casting or wetting a line from my boat, there is the unknown and the anticipation of reeling in a fish. Part of the adventure is not knowing what might bite, then hooking,  fighting and successfully landing a fish. And, secretly we are all longing for the prize catch.

 

Fish have the most beautiful palette of colors and array of patterns.

I am mesmerized. The culmination of the watery adventure comes hours later when

filleting and preparing the fish.

There is nothing better than fresh fish blackened, sautéed or grilled. 

And, now there is a new found joy, printing fish in the Ancient Japanese Art Form called Gyotaku. 

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Each print is unique as my hands slowly and carefully rub over each scale and fin from snout to tail.

If you would like a print of your record fish email me jan@outonthewater.com or

give me a call 252.725.4445 

You can bring it to my shop and I will make a print of your fish so you have a

permanent memory of your fishing adventure and your prize catch!

I will need your fish that is perfect and intact so I can make an impression

with water based inks on Japanese rice paper. Please your fish on ice and not soaking in water.

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If you're not a fisherman but love the beauty of fish, I have fish prints for sale at my shop.

Please contact me to arrange an appointment to meet me at the shop.