Jeff Conroy

Two Macks - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of Two Mackerel on Paper

2023

In Japan, they are known as Nishikigoi, or living jewels. These brilliantly colored varieties of the Amur carp have been selectively bred by family owned fisheries for generations. W...

In Japan, they are known as Nishikigoi, or living jewels. These brilliantly colored varieties of the Amur carp have been selectively bred by family owned fisheries for generations. W...

A small octopus is inked in the Japanese style of Gyo-Taku print making. Using sumi ink to "print" the octopus, the artist then embellishes it with colored pencil to convey an extraordinary dimensionality. By printing it on hand-made Mulberry paper, in this case a paper from the bygone Disco age, the artist achieves a beautiful aesthetic. The artwork is unframed. Please contact the gallery for framing options. Jeff Conroy Apples and Oranges sumi ink and colored pencil on mulberry paper 12.50h x 18.50w in 31.75h x 46.99w cm JEC135 Gyotaku - A Japanese word translated from "gyo" meaning fish and "taku" meaning stone impression and is believed to get its inspiration from Chinese stone rubbings of calligraphy, which then gave rise to printing . This tradition dates back to the mid-1800s and was used by fishermen to record their catches, but has also become an art form of its own. Prints were made using Sumi ink and Washi paper. It is rumored that Samurai would settle fishing competitions using Gyotaku prints...

This is a Gyotaku method painting of a fish on a textured mulberry paper background. This fish impression using minimal color is akin to a fossil. The fish is then hand painted in ...

Pair of watercolors on paper realized by Marina Haas in 2012. Hand signed. Excellent condition.

Three Fish Watercolor on Paper Lively watercolor of three fish by unknown Japanese artist "Eichito" (20th Century). The fish are swimming from left to...

A very fine and impressive early 20th Century watercolour depicting two fish underwater, with marine seaweed and foliage. The artist has demonstrated considerable skill and artistic ...

A 'weighty' study of a catch of mackerel in a box. I have focuses on the texture colour and form of the fish. A textured piece with layers of colour, adding depth and form to the pai...