A Seaman’s Tale

Original 1 of 1 handprint

Method

Gyotaku Original Artwork

Medium

Mixed Media on Linen

Size

152cm x 100cm

Species

Octopus – SASSI Orange List for trawl fishing

Location

Hermanus, South Africa 34°24’38’’S 19°16’40’’E

Notes

A local Seaman shared his technique for catching octopus with me ! Amazing result. My most favorite subject.

Recipe Suggestion

I have a 300 year old family recipe which calls for tomatoes, garlic, black pepper, chilli & olive oil, & a cast iron pot ! served with linguine & a glass of Strandveld Pinot Noir MCC. If you know, you know !

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