Gyotaku

Gyotaku (Japanese, from gyo "fish" + taku "rubbing") is a traditional form of Japanese fish printing, dating from the mid-19th century, a form of nature printing used by fishermen to record their catches. 

The direct approach is the best way to do gyotaku. In order to make a gyotaku print, one places the fish on a wooden bench and paints one side of the fish. The paper is applied to the fish and an image is transferred. The painting is then detailed by hand.

Gyotaku is also practiced as a form of art.

Large mouth Bass Gyotaku...

 Cant afford a mount? Here is a traditional Japanese art form that allows you do display your trophy!

Then you can

A. Eat it.

or

B. Freeze it for taxidermy at a later date.

Allen Taxidermy Studio

13919 61st Lane N

WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33412

(561) 880-7986