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For more than two decades, Fred Fisher has crafted top quality Gyotaku fish art.
Gyotaku [“Gyo” meaning fish and “Taku” meaning rubbing or impression] is a traditional form of fish printing that originated in Japan in the 1800’s. Back then fisherman would cover a fish with ink and press rice paper onto it. When removed, the exact mirror image of the fish would remain to record their catch.
Fred takes his Gyotaku fish art a step further by using acrylic paint and cloth, or different types of handmade paper, to capture as much vivid color and detail as possible in each fish rubbing.
Find Fred’s work at the following locations:
Blue skies and calm waters will find Fred fishing either at beautiful Lake Talquin or on the flats and coastal waters surrounding Dog Island, Florida. His interest in Gyotaku fish art began with his love of fishing and the desire to create a collection of his catches. In Fred’s style of Gyotaku fish rubbings, the actual fish is his canvas.
He applies colorful acrylic paint to the fish itself. Once completed, cloth or handmade paper is pressed onto the surface of the fish. When the cloth or paper is removed, you are left with a beautiful impression. Fred’s goal is to give the fish beauty by using vivid, life-like color. He gives special attention to the exquisite anatomy of the different fish species and to the details that make each fish unique.
Dried aquatic plants, sand, barnacles and other assorted underwater findings are used in his seascape fish art series to design a natural habitat.
We hope you enjoy these fish rubbings as much as Fred enjoys creating them for you.
I have four of Fred Fisher’s pieces framed in my foyer. They are very nice. Good quality prints. Definitely recommend!!!
Our third piece by Fred Fisher, a gift for our son. It’s stunning!
This piece of art is unique and the colors are vibrant. Perfect for my new florida home!
This art is just beautiful! I cannot wait to see it framed and hanging! I will order more.
I’m can not say enough good things about these fish art. They are absolutely amazing. After receiving my first order I was so obsessed that I ordered more. The colors are stunning, the work is masterfully created, high quality works of art. You will not be disappointed!
Exactly the look I was wanting for a future beach house art project. I now have the tuna and wahoo.
The print is beautiful and arrived well packaged without damage.
This is a beautiful, unique piece of art. The colors are so vibrant and fresh. It’s a perfect fit in our beach inspired home. It’s a pop of exquisite art.
Beautiful print and quality paper. Would buy from him again!
Beautiful prints of a gyotaku image.Looking forward to having it framed!
I loved the Brook Trout! This was a Father’s Day gift and I’m so excited to give to my dad. Thanks
