Gyotaku Fish Prints
Gyotaku is a Japanese fish printing art created by the warlords in the early 1800’s using rice paper and natural berry inks to preserve exact sizes of prized catches. The rubbings were used to prove these records as this was pre photography times in that area. The warlords would compete with each other and needed some way to record the fish as well as honoring the fish itself. The first printing was done with only one color just to prove size and species but at some point evolved to more colors to bring out a more artful rendition of the subject.
Warren uses mulberry papery as it comes in a variety of colors and will not bleed or run. He also uses an acrylic paint as it is non toxic so the freshly caught fish is recorded, washed off, filleted and safely consumed.
All the prints listed below are replicas. Prints and home decor are printed and sold through Pixels. Calendars and original art are purchased through Warren’s Etsy shop. Send Warren an email if you have any questions.
2019 Gyotaku Calendar
The 2019 Gyotaku wall calendar showcases fish rubbed in Costa Rica, Florida, Panama and Tahiti. It is a great gift for all fishermen.
The 2020 wall calendars will be out mid-October.





Roosterfish – Costa Rica


Mu Mu – Tahiti


Dorado – Panama


Snapper – Costa Rica


Trevally – Costa Rica


Yellowfin Tuna – Panama


Hoglipped Snapper – Tahiti


Triggerfish – Panama


African Pompano – Panama


Redfish – Florida


Silky Snapper – Panama


Snook – Costa Rica

