Bahamian Snapper

Gyotaku , a form of nature printing , was first known in Japan as a means of recording an exceptional catch.  The name , loosely translated means "fish rubbing". Gyotaku began its development in the United States about 50 years ago.

Although there are a few variations of method , the easiest and most common process of fish rubbing requires obtaining a fresh fish , washing and drying it thoroughly and applying ink or paint directly to the fish. Paper is then positioned on the fish and every fin, gill, and scale is meticulously rubbed to transfer the ink of paint impression from the fish onto the rice paper.

This snapper is reproduced in Tempra paints, this media was choosen because of the very vivid colors in the Abacos.  The proper term of this painting should read "Dinner" because it was.

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