“The blues are even richer in person. Every sucker and tentacle is razor sharp. It anchors our whole living room.”
Blue Octopus 16″x16″
About Finprinted
The catch, the print, the table.
Gyotaku turns a single moment on the water into a lifelong narrative. It begins with the strategy and heart of the hunt, where the angler acts as a temporary steward of one of the ocean's greatest treasures. When the line tightens, a story begins that deserves a more permanent home than a fading memory or a digital screen.
The transition from water to paper is where the craft takes hold. Using non-toxic traditional pigments, we capture the indexical truth of the fish, the exact serration of the scales and the unique sweep of the fins, without the environmental toll of traditional taxidermy.
Because the ink is safe and the process is gentle, the fish is perfectly preserved for the final act of the journey. To eat the fish after it has been honored on paper closes the loop: the ocean's bounty nourishes the mind through its beauty and the body through its sustenance, leaving a masterpiece on the wall and nothing wasted.
Services
Your catch, honored on paper.
01
Custom Catch Commission
Send us your catch and receive a one-of-a-kind original Gyotaku print of the fish that earned it. Traditional pigments, archival paper, your story on the wall.
02
Trophy & Charter Prints
On-site or shipped printing for charter boats, tournaments, and fishing clubs. Commemorate a season, a boat, or a single unforgettable day on the water.
03
Apparel & Coastal Goods
Original prints translated onto shirts, hats, and coastal home goods. Ideal for crews, shops, and events that want their own mark on the water.
Best Sellers
The pieces collectors keep coming back for.
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Price
$150 – $175
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Reviews
“I specified this for a coastal renovation and the client was thrilled. Paper quality and ink depth are excellent.”
Blue Octopus 16″x16″
“A living fossil on my wall. The slate tones are perfect and the detail on the shell is unreal.”
Antiqued Horseshoe Crab 14″x18″
“Scientifically accurate and genuinely beautiful. It hangs in my office and everyone asks about it.”
Antiqued Horseshoe Crab 14″x18″
“The colors pop like nothing else in the room. Shipped flat, packed well, arrived perfect.”
Electric Porgy 18″x14″
“The magentas and violets are stunning. You can see the hand of the artist in every pressing.”
Pink John Dory 18″x14″
“The copper and slate combination is bold without being loud. Absolute centerpiece.”
O.G. Octopus 16″x16″
“The movement in this school of fish is hypnotic. Worth every inch of the larger size.”
Sardine Downflow 18″x24″
“Hung it in the salon. The teal-to-citrus fade looks incredible against white paneling.”
Seabass Mahi Style 18″x14″
“Bought it for the dining room and it started a conversation about Gyotaku at every dinner since.”
Red Snapper 18″x14″
Frequently asked
Gyotaku is the centuries-old Japanese art of nature printing. Non-toxic pigment is applied directly to the fish, paper is pressed over it by hand, and the result is an exact, life-size impression of that specific animal, down to individual scales and fin rays.
Never. The inks are non-toxic and the process is gentle, so the fish is cleaned and eaten after it is printed. The catch, the print, and the table are one continuous cycle. Nothing is discarded.
Yes. Custom catch commissions are the heart of what we do. Reach out before your trip and we will walk you through handling, chilling, and getting the fish to the studio so the print comes out clean.
Prints are sold unframed in the sizes listed on each piece, typically between 14" x 18" and 18" x 24". Custom sizes depend on the fish. Every print is made on heavyweight archival paper that is easy to frame with standard mats.
Everything is printed and packed in Centerport, NY. Ready-made prints ship within 3 to 5 business days. Custom commissions vary with the size of the catch and the studio queue, and we will give you a timeline before we begin.