tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20414780.post8023295308939494565..comments2024-03-03T15:13:42.413-03:30Comments on Illustrated Life: Gone fishingJeanette Jobsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08935974758134419990noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20414780.post-26653662479051378372011-08-10T15:36:45.626-02:302011-08-10T15:36:45.626-02:30Oh Crystal, I hate water when I can't see the ...Oh Crystal, I hate water when I can't see the bottom. And then there are tons of whales around this time of year too which add to my unease in a small boat, even though I adore whales.<br /><br />The gyotaku pieces have appeal on many levels. This one still needs an eye and to be mounted so the paper flattens out, but I don't think I'll do a lot more with it besides that. Thanks for your comments about the portrait.<br /><br />Billie, I wouldn't dare tell anyone local that I used a cod for printing. First the process would make them think I was crazy, then the concept of using a food fish would confirm their thoughts!<br /><br />I like the simple look like this one, as well as the coloured versions too, but I think this one will remain simple beyond adding the eye.Jeanette Jobsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08935974758134419990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20414780.post-85595043889703852192011-08-10T15:07:54.262-02:302011-08-10T15:07:54.262-02:30Your comment made me chuckle.:D If I used a fish f...Your comment made me chuckle.:D If I used a fish for printing my Dad's side of the family would probably string me up. All are avid fisherman and hunters and let nothing go to waste. Personally I don't see your gyotaku as a waste of fish at all. To me, at this stage your prints always look like fossils which I think is very cool.Billie Crainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11336330932102277633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20414780.post-33760958159472246992011-08-10T12:25:50.373-02:302011-08-10T12:25:50.373-02:30What an interesting piece. I love the feeling of h...What an interesting piece. I love the feeling of history that comes with it. And I'm SO with you about the small boat, I had a chuckle when I read what you said. :) Also, I love the grisaille portrait below, such a sensitive rendering, it's really well done.Crystal Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06665844725894074136noreply@blogger.com