for those of you who don't know what a "gyotaku" is, please see here...
http://www.google.de/search?q=gyotaku&hl=de&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=YF-EUfHZDJGLswaK1IHIBQ&sqi=2&ved=0CDkQsAQ&biw=1680&bih=949 (5 years and 2385 days ago)
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The watercolor aspect is obvious with an unusually somber (not pastel!) color palette that makes the image unique. But I don't really see the gyotaku which apparently is just a largely monochromatic rubbing of the fish's surface to yield a pretty flat kind of superficial X-ray of the fish (I'm reminded of fossils) without the addition of any other elements (such as seaweed, for example).
you are right, most gyotaku are monochromatic, like a stamp and very rarely seaweed is added to gyotakus...However, the source picture didn't have enough detail (i.e. scales) to achieve that fine pattern. My mother has a gyotaku at home which is more like a watercolor image, that is why I tried it this way. Her picture was the first thing that came to my mind when I saw the source. OR maybe I am just lacking skill Thanks for the comment though, it is well appreciated!
"Less is more" applies not only to images but to titles and descriptions as well. While a gyotaku may have inspired you, it was TMI [too much information] that distracted from rather than adding to my appreciation of your entry. I would just delete the references to gyotaku.
Update: Michelle ("cloaks" on dA) was notified and sent the link
I don't know anything about gyotaku, but I would hang a print of this up in my living room.
If the writing is your name (watermark) then it must be removed as per the Rules & Guidelines.
I just replaced the picture but in the contest, the old one appears when I push "publish"....
Since it was a kanji and it is my second name that doesn't appear anywhere in my profile, I thought it was ok.
Just a bit too filter heavy for my taste, but I see where you're coming from...GL author.
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