Gyotaku Gallery

We invite you to browse through these original Gyotaku fish prints by Canadian artist Eiji Umemura. Click any image to view the enlarged versions of the examples of these paintings. A slideshow option to view the original Gyotaku Prints on this page is also available.
Please Note : Price does not include framing. All prints are original and printed on fabric.

For framing options , please see the "Framing Suggestions" Page.


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Chinook(King) salmon14lb 2024a

  • Fish size 31.5in, 14lb
  • Framed Size 41in x 24in
  • Original $700
  • Frame not included
  • NEW Available

Chinook(King) salmon 38lb 2024

  • Fish size 41in, 38lb
  • Framed Size 54in x 28in
  • Original $1150
  • Frame not included
  • NEW Available

Chinook(King) salmon 40lb 2024

  • Fish size 42in, 40lb
  • Framed Size 54in x 28in
  • Original $1200
  • Frame not included
  • NEW Available

Chinook(King) salmon 41lb 2024

  • Fish size 42in, 41lb
  • Framed Size 55in x 29in
  • Original $1200
  • Frame not included
  • NEW Available

Chinook(King) salmon 44lb 2024

  • Fish size 43in, 44lb
  • Framed Size 56in x 30in
  • Original $1300
  • Frame not included
  • NEW Available

Chinook(King) salmon 14lb 2024b

  • Fish size 30in, 14lb
  • Framed Size 40in x 24in
  • Original $750
  • Frame not included
  • NEW Available

Chinook(King) 18lb 2023

  • Fish size 32in
  • Framed Size 44in x 26in
  • Original $800
  • Frame not included
  • Available

Chinook(King) salmon 50lb 2022

  • Fish size 42in, 50lb
  • Framed Size 54in x 29in
  • Original $1500
  • Frame not included
  • Sold

Chinook(King) salmon 8 lb 2021

  • Fish size 25in, 8lb
  • Framed Size 33in x 18in
  • Original $750
  • Frame not included
  • Sold

Chinook(King) 42lb 2022

  • Fish size 44inch
  • Framed Size 54 x 29in
  • Original $1260
  • Frame not included
  • Sold

Albacore tuna 2021

  • Fish size 28in
  • Framed Size 40in x 25in
  • Original 2021
  • $1000
  • Frame not included
  • Available

Chinook(King) salmon 54lb 2022

  • Fish size 42in, 54lb
  • Framed Size 57in x 30in
  • Original $1600
  • Frame not included
  • Sold

Two Chinooks

  • Size 45in x 30in
  • Original
  • $1100
  • Frame not included
  • Sold

Giant chinook 63lb (Last one)

  • Fish size48in, 63lb
  • Framed Size 62in x 28in
  • Original $1800
  • Frame not included
  • Sold

Chinook Salmon

  • Fish size 38in
  • Framed Size 55in x 32in
  • Original $650
  • Frame not included
  • Sold

King, Herring, Kelp

  • Size 55in x 32in
  • Original 2016
  • $3800
  • Frame not included
  • Sold

Chinook Head

  • Size 35in x 22in
  • Original
  • $650
  • Frame not included
  • Similar prints available
  • Sold

Yelloweye Rockcod

  • Size 32in x 24in
  • Original
  • $850
  • Frame not included
  • Sold

Six Chinooks and School of Herring

  • Size 94in x 45in
  • Original
  • $7500
  • Frame not included
  • Sold

Herring

  • Size 24in x 20in
  • Original
  • $250
  • Frame not included
  • Similar prints available
  • Sold

Herring and Spring

  • Size 64in x 28in
  • Original
  • $850
  • Frame not included
  • Similar prints available
  • Sold

Halibut

  • Size 44in x 25in
  • Original
  • $750
  • Frame not included
  • Similar prints available
  • Sold

Commission Fish Prints

Would you like to your fish printed? Gyotaku offers an artistic alternative to taxidermy.

Anglers used to have their trophy fish stuffed and mounted, but today anglers on the coast of B.C. have a stylish alternative. GYOTAKU, or “fish print,” is a several hundred years old Japanese method of preserving a life-size image of the catch.

Eiji Umemura has been printing salmon for over 30 years. He has printed more than 1,000 salmon for people all over the world.

Printing fish is a delicate procedure. Eiji cleans the fish thoroughly to remove all slime, taking care not to dislodge any scales. Then, he applies water-based colours directly onto the fish (the paint can be completely washed away so that the fish remains edible). Covering the fish with fine cotton cloth, he presses the cloth gently against the painted scales, working it in with his fingers. Finally, he peels away the cloth and hangs it to dry. Later, the eye of the fish is drawn carefully free-handed, and then painted. The eye adds the final touch, bringing life into the print.

Enhance your home with an original fish print by Eiji, and enjoy your fond memories of your exciting fishing trip for years to come.