Artist in studio printing
Susann Ely gyotaku printing in her corner studio.

Nature printers—of both plants and fish (gyotaku)—approach this art form for many reasons. It’s accessible, yet challenging, and the process can be as simple or as complex as desired. In this interview with Madison Magazine, I explain the journey that led me to this art form, and why it’s kept me captivated for so many years. 

To me, nature printing isn’t just an art form—it is a deeply meditative way to pause, observe, and connect with the beautiful details of our natural world. What started as a whim has transformed how I look at the natural world. 

If you’d like to dive into my personal process, the philosophy behind my work, and the story of how this journey began, you can read the full feature article here:

Susann Sherman Ely Connects to Nature Through Art.

Gyotaku fish printing
Black bass gyotaku printing in progress.

Photography by naturalintuitionphoto.com

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