<p>gyotaku - the art of fishprinting @ kondogyotaku.net - Honolulu, HI... view
gyotaku fishprints by Dane Kai Kondo, and learn about the traditional asian
art of fishprinting...</p>
<p><b>aloha...</b> please browse around and check out the gyotaku gallery... limited
editon gyotaku reproductions are available for purchase online at the kondogyotaku
storefront!!! they make great gifts and are made here in hawaii... <br>
<a href="javascript:launch()" name="gyotaku store"><b>click here to view the gyotaku store...</b></a></p>
<p><b>the history of gyotaku...</b> the origins of gyotaku trace back to asia,
when there was no such thing as a camera... fishermen would make gyotaku fishprints
to take a "picture" of their catches... over the years, it has evolved into
a beautiful art... <br>
<a href="./noframes/noframeshistory.html" name="the history of gyotaku"><b>click here to read>>></b></a></p>
<p><b>the art of gyotaku...</b> in japan, gyotaku was originally practiced by
fishermen to preserve records of their catches... for myself, gyotaku provides
an accurate sized picture, a beautiful art piece, and an enhanced appreciation
of the beauty and variety of life that can be found in the ocean... learn about
the gyotaku process and find out the steps and materials involved in creating
an original gyotaku... <br>
<a href="./noframes/noframesinfo.html" name="learn how to make gyotaku"><b>click here to learn about gyotaku>>></b></a></p>
<p><b>gyotaku gallery...</b> view original gyotaku fishprints made from fish caught
in the waters of Hawaii... also, purchase smaller limited edition gyotaku fishprints...
<br>
<a href="./noframes/noframesgallery.html" name="gyotaku gallery"><b>click here
to view</b></a></p>
<p><b>custom gyotaku is also available...</b> if you have a request for a specific
species of fish, or a certain sized gyotaku... i can print a custom gyotaku
for you... <br>
also, if you have a special catch that deserves more than just a photograph, i can create a custom fishprint of your "trophy"... and you'll still be able to enjoy eating your fish after!!!
<br><a href="contact.html" target="_blank" name="gyotaku information"><b>click here for more info>>></b></a></p>
<p><b>about me...</b> my name is Dane Kai Kondo... i am currently 22 years old,
of japanese ethnicity, and have lived in honolulu, hawaii for my entire life...
<br>
(for more info... and a picture for those who want to know what i look like
before buying something from me)... <br>
<a href="aboutme.html" name="about Dane Kai Kondo"><b>click here>>></b></a></p>
<p>if you are wondering why some of these pages are displayed funny kine', it
is because your browser doesn't support frames... to see my page how i want
you to see it, and for your ultimate viewing pleasure, go to Microsoft's website
and download the latest version of Internet Explorer... <br>
please use Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.x+ 1024x768 resolution for best viewing...</p>
<p>if you are unable to access the site, or are having problems, let me know...</p>
<p><b>Dane Kai Kondo</b>
<br>(808) 387-2984
<br><a href="mailto:dkkondo@kondogyotaku.net">dkkondo@kondogyotaku.net</a>
<br>http://www.kondogyotaku.net</p>
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