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When this couple from Austin, Texas first saw my fish print "Eliza's Mu" they knew they had to have it. As collectors of fish art, it spoke to their good taste, but more importantly, their hearts. And that's how art should be collected. #buywhatyoulove #originalart #gyotaku #fishprint #hawaii #maui #waileamarriott

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"Mane'one'o" original gyotaku on silk. On its way to its new home in Saskatchewan. #gyotaku #fishprint #originalart #maui #mauicraftsguild

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Early evening sun peaks out from dark clouds over the slopes of Haleakala, shining on the Pacific.

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"School of Barracuda" 20 x 30 digital composite done in PhotoShop using about 5 different original gyotaku. Available at #mauicraftsguild. Stop by today and talk story! I will be there from 2pm to 6 pm. #barracuda #spearfishing #gyotaku #fishprints #maui

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"Enenue" 14 x 24, ink on handmade paper, original gyotaku. This was a large handsome Enenue that was speared off the shore of Maui by my husband. After I finished with the rubbing, we put it on the grill and enjoyed it with some french bread, salad greens and paired with a nice reisling, making it a perfect day, in my book.

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Kona Kagami, ink on paper, 18 x 40, copyright 2013, Debra Lumpkins

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Having a fantastic morning at Wailea Marriott

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wailea marriott art exhibit

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"Maui Ahi" original gyotaku, oil based ink on mulberry paper, 18 x 26. Copyright 2013, Debra Lumpkins

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"Auinala Nenue", 16 x 20, ink on silk. This is an original gyotaku fish print. This Nenue, or Gray Chub, was speared off the shore of Maui by my spear-fishing husband. I always use non-toxic inks so that after I am finished printing, we enjoy the fish in a meal. Copyright 2013, Debra Lumpkins. All Rights Reserved.

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Top: "Weke pueo" 12 x 18, original gyotaku, oil-based ink on handmade paper.

Bottom: "Together" 16 x 20, original gyotaku, oil-based ink on silk.

Copyright 2012, Debra Lumpkins.

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Original gyotaku fish print. "Palani" 16 x 20, relief ink and watercolor on mulberry paper. Copyright 2012 Debra Lumpkins. All Rights Reserved.

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The latest edition of Maui No Ka ` Oi Magazine (one of my favorite publications) is out and the good people there included my gyotaku fish prints in their Gift Guide section. I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out and I'm stoked for the awesome feature. Mahalo! http://www.mauimagazine.net

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"The Prize Fighter", 14x22, original hand-inked gyotaku, using water soluble ink and hand rubbed onto handmade mulberry paper. This kumu, or whitesaddle goatfish was speared off the shore of Maui, Hawaii near Makena Beach.

Copyright 2012, Debra Lumpkins

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Original gyotaku were uploaded to my etsy shop. I'll be adding more new work as I can. I'm excited to get back in to the studio!

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Original gyotaku, "Two Mamo" 12 x 16, Ink on Mulberry Paper.

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"Sisters", original gyotaku, 12 x 21, ink on rice paper.