aloha...welcome to kondogyotaku.net please browse around and check out the gallery...currently featured are several of my original gyotaku along with smaller limited edition signed prints...
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the history of gyotaku...the origins of gyotaku trace back to asia, when there was no such thing as a camera...fishermen would make fishprints to take a "picture" of their catches...over the years, it has evolved into a beautiful art...
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the art of gyotaku...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...
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custom gyotaku is also available...if you have a request for a specific species of fish, or a certain sized gyotaku...i can print a custom gyotaku for you...
also, if you have a special catch that deserves more than just a photograph, i can print your "trophy"...and you'll still be able to enjoy eating your fish after!!!
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there are many people that i would like to thank in helping me...among them are Mom and Dad...Ryan T., Laurent S., Tony E. for helping out with the first step of the gyotaku process, catching the fish!!! Kay L. for helping me with everything...Steven A., Ken T., Sandi K. for the business advice, suggestions, help and support...Sandy P. for legitimately putting me in business...Roy F., Roy and Elaine T. and the pacific gallery guys for making my art look even better...and all of my friends...

Dane Kai Kondo
(808) 387-2984
dkkondo@kondogyotaku.net
http://www.kondogyotaku.net