Description
The Orangespine unicornfish (Naso lituratus) is known as umaumalei in Hawaii. One of the most unusual and beautiful fishes of Hawaii. The orange, yellow, and blue markings glow like traffic lights in the water where they are often seen in schools feeding upon algae. A sharp, blade-like caudal spines is ahead of the tail on each side.
It’s colorful markings fade to a muddy grey/brown once they are out of the water. I used reference photos to try to keep me somewhat on track as I inked the fish. I was only able to make a couple of rubbings before putting it away in the freezer to try again another day. This fish was kindly provided by local spear-fisherman, Ricki.
This is a limited edition print of 200 created from the original gyotaku titled “Umaumalei (naso lituratus”.
Each print is matched to the original with meticulous accuracy and created using the finest museum quality archival paper and pigment-based inks, so you can enjoy your artwork for many years to come.
Measuring 11 x 17 inches. The edges of the paper are deckled, and can be framed either behind a mat or “floated” above a backing to show off the paper’s deckled edge.
Each print is signed, numbered, and stamped with my red seal. It will be accompanied with a signed and numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
