Gyotaku is the Japanese tradition of printing a fish to record a catch.
In this hands-on workshop, youth ages 10–20 will ink a (rubber) fish and press paper onto it to capture the intricate details of its scales and fins. Participants will bring their prints to life with watercolor, adding an eye and washes of color for water, kelp, and light. Using local species like rockfish, perch, lingcod, and salmon, we’ll explore the beauty of the Pacific’s coastal waters through art.
About Tom
Tom began his career as a commercial artist in 1969 specializing in advertising graphics in Newport Beach, CA. He and his wife Georgia owned an art gallery in Newport Beach for 8 years before moving to Arch Cape, Oregon in 2019.
Tom paints in watercolor, oil, and Chinese brush; commissions accepted. He teaches the Art Club at The Cannon Beach Academy and is a board of directors member of The Cannon Beach Art Association.
This workshop is being offered free of charge to youth ages 10-20. All materials will be provided.
Gyotaku is the Japanese tradition of printing a fish to record a catch.
In this hands-on workshop, youth ages 10–20 will ink a (rubber) fish and press paper onto it to capture the intricate details of its scales and fins. Participants will bring their prints to life with watercolor, adding an eye and washes of color for water, kelp, and light. Using local species like rockfish, perch, lingcod, and salmon, we’ll explore the beauty of the Pacific’s coastal waters through art.
About Tom
Tom began his career as a commercial artist in 1969 specializing in advertising graphics in Newport Beach, CA. He and his wife Georgia owned an art gallery in Newport Beach for 8 years before moving to Arch Cape, Oregon in 2019.
Tom paints in watercolor, oil, and Chinese brush; commissions accepted. He teaches the Art Club at The Cannon Beach Academy and is a board of directors member of The Cannon Beach Art Association.
This workshop is being offered free of charge to youth ages 10-20. All materials will be provided.
