Description
Ulua season is in full swing here in Hawai`i. Our season spans from the months of April to July. Ulua fishing island style means no boat, no sonar, no wenching it high for posing at the dock. It’s just you with a rod and bait along the shore plus muscle and courage. They are an excellent food and sport fish.
This is an original gyotaku of a giant trevally, known locally as Ulua. Since Keanu, the fisherman, gave me the fish with the hook still in its mouth, I decided to print the hook too. It is the first time I’ve printed the hook and it wasn’t as easy as I thought it would be, as hooks do not lay flat. Who knew? After some trial an error on scrap paper, I made the commitment and did it. I really like how it turned out and so did Keanu. Printed in the direct method of gyotaku onto washi paper using a non-toxic soy-based ink so that it could be enjoyed in a meal afterwards. It is PH neutral (acid free). The paper measures 20 inches x 42 inches and has a soft deckle edge.
Titled “Ulua aukea (Caranx ignobilis)” in the lower left corner. Signed in pencil and stamped with my red chop in the lower right corner. Your art will come with a certificate of authenticity.
