Shell Creek Ink

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A big snook is my favorite gyotaku subject. --CB

"All fishermen are liars, except you and me,
and I'm not so sure about you."
--Unknown
Welcome to Shell Creek Ink.
The fish depicted here are caught in the Fort Myers/Sanibel area in Southwest Florida, the Florida Keys and the Bahamas.
I apply paint to the fish directly, the press paper onto them to make prints, in a process called gyotaku.
In Japan, before photography, fisherman used this method to take a "picture" of their large fish, proving the size of their catch.
By printing fish, I do not wish to imply that I am not a liar. That would be lying. But I do hope you enjoy these prints.

Check out Tower Gallery on Sanibel Island, my home gallery

Chop by RED PEARL Rubber Stamps, Fred B. Mullett