Gyotaku Impression taken from the surface of Pacific Oyster Shells

Gyotaku Impression taken from the surface of Pacific Oyster ShellsThe Pacific Oyster is a commonly farmed oyster here in the UK. These shells come from an oyster farm about 7 miles from my studio. Based in the waters of the Menai Strait, Sean and his family farm oysters in this tidal water and they are very popular during the summer here on the Island of Anglesey. Printing from shell is pretty technical as the hard surface can often break the paper as it's pressed over the surface. To print multiple shells is also

The print is now suitable for framing and you can choose something that will perfectly complement your home or office

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Printed using lightfast

needle-nosed species commonly used as bait for Sea Bass

many people don't realise I'm working with an actual lobster and that this artwork is made by pressing the paper against the surface of the actual lobster itself

The paper becomes very bumpy during this process and wouldn’t lay flat in a frame

the eyes are hand painted

I like to work at various sizes on various papers

Each time you make a print there is a risk the sardine will split leaking oil or you might not align it correctly and then the fish can unintentionally overlap

Postage in the Uk is free

The print will be supplied rolled in a poster tube protected by PH neutral tissue paper

then a second sheet of paper is pressed against the back of the print and the two sheet are left to day and bond overnight