Kelp Rockfish and kelp Gyotaku print April 2020
Channel: Nicholas Ta
Date: 26/04/2020

Song: Brock Berrigan - Way of Life

My friend moved to Monterey, I wanted to make a print to welcome him to the area! 

In this video I attempt to print kelp for the first time. We also cover
-using fish spines to help prop your fish
-making different tones of brown 
-using stiffer paper 
-using a bamboo skewer to make dots

Most of my art supplies are from Imagine Art supplies in Pacific Grove CA. 

unryu paper = depending on the paper material $1.68 - $3.00 a sheet
block printing ink = $8 a bottle 
ink extender = $7 a bottle
fine tip brush (for the eye) = $3.99 
Painters knife = $4.00 
Color pallette tray $.68

Other items from other places
rags = goodwill and Tuesday morning..$1.00
paintbrushes = dollar store..so...$1.
make up remover pad (10 count) = Target $1.00
foam insulation board = home depot = $9.99 for a huge wall you can cut into multiple platforms. 

If you would like your next catch to be printed, contact me on here, or on facebook at Monterey Freedivers or Monterey Bay Spearfishing.