Welcome to my shop!

With my art, I try to capture the beauty of nature to share with others, and I hope my art will promote awareness of our marine environment.

Did you know that Florida has the only living coral reef in the lower 48 states? This delicate reef along with seagrass beds and mangrove shoreline are just a few of the many habitats that need protection and management to ensure future fish and marine life populations.

I added gyotaku to my artwork when my husband saw a framed fish print and said I should make prints from his catch. It is an exciting challenge as I never know just how each print will look. No two are ever exactly alike. My gyotaku specimens are used in some way whether they become our dinner or help feed our saltwater aquarium friends.

Gyotaku (Gyo-fish), (taku-rubbing) is the Japanese art of fish printing, originating in the 1800's as a way for anglers to record the size and species of their catch. Traditional gyotaku were created using black ink. I use a combination of acrylic ink and paint which I apply directly to the fish. Rice paper or cloth is carefully pressed onto the fish, transferring the pigment to create a detailed mirror image. Each gyotaku is stamped with a kanji chop. This seal is used to identify the artist and create balance. My kanji characters mean 'fishscales'. I enjoy creating gyotaku in natural colors, and I also enjoy exploring the endless possibilities of artistic expression!

I hope you enjoy my art as much as I enjoy sharing it with you!

Thank you for visiting!