Yes I am somewhat obsessed with fish, mainly because I have spent so many years fishing, for fun, in tournaments and as a kid. Last night I got a chance to do something I have always wanted to try. Making a fish print. Also known as Gyotaku.
I recently joined the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsman which has opened up the local Bucks County Chapter to me. Last night I went to the meeting, mainly to see what the group was like, and because of the fish printing. OK so it was more like because of the fish printing. Its a very nice group of talented people but let me tell you about the Fish printing demo. It was awesome!
Michael Reimer did several fish printings of a Crevalle Jack. Yes it was a real fish. He showed us how he makes a foam bed of sorts to keep the fish stable, inking up the fish and the careful placement of paper and the rubbing.
I never thought I would actually get to make a fish print, but he asked if anyone wanted to and in my excitement I jumped up and said "I want to". His are so much better but for a first timer I think I did a nice job.
Take a look at his web site. I am drooling over the walleye print he did but its way out of my price range.
http://www.michaelreimer.com/gyotakuhome.html
I recently joined the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsman which has opened up the local Bucks County Chapter to me. Last night I went to the meeting, mainly to see what the group was like, and because of the fish printing. OK so it was more like because of the fish printing. Its a very nice group of talented people but let me tell you about the Fish printing demo. It was awesome!
Michael Reimer did several fish printings of a Crevalle Jack. Yes it was a real fish. He showed us how he makes a foam bed of sorts to keep the fish stable, inking up the fish and the careful placement of paper and the rubbing.
Take a look at his web site. I am drooling over the walleye print he did but its way out of my price range.
http://www.michaelreimer.com/gyotakuhome.html
Linda,
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool! You must have been smiling! I love fish prints. My son is an avid fisherman but only catch and release. Maybe ink up a fish and clean it off?
Robin
I was smiling. It was fun. According to Michael you have to clean the fish of all the slime before you can print it so not sure how well a live one would work. Live fish need the slime to survive.
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