Gyotaku

What is GyoTaku? Gyotaku dates back centuries. before photography, this method assisted fishermen with recording and documenting their catch. The art is simple, yet is detailed. ‘GYO’ meaning fish and ‘taku’ meaning impression. Dive into the world of creativity by learning the basics of Japanese fish printing, a rich art form that involves inked fish pressed against paper. This Japanese tradition is typically printed on rice paper. as accurately as possible, Fisherman exhibited their prized catches. Practice is put into the art of gyotaku as some prints come out sleeker than others. Whether y…