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Naoki Hayashi Gyotaku

Naoki Hayashi is a fisherman and artist from Kaneohe, Hawaii.  His love of nature and the ocean helped him create a contemporary and uniquely local take on an ancient Japanese art form, Gyotaku, or fish printing.

CNN recently flew a crew to the islands to fish with him.  They were out all day but the clip is very brief.  You can enjoy it here.

Gyotaku in Japan served the purpose that our photos on piers everywhere do, with art on handmade washi paper in place of proud fishermen and women of all ages holding their catch high. They were a record of the species and size caught.

Now, Naoki catches fish around the Hawaiian islands.  He is very careful to return any babies to the sea to help the species thrive. Through his art, those of us on the team who might never get in a boat are able to learn about our fish here in the islands.

Naoki has adapted the traditional Japanese art form to include our local fish in the Hawaiian Islands. He works to bring color and life to the compositions, showing the species as they lived.  Colorful Mahimahi chase malolos and our Uhu or parrotfish nibble as they do coral on the reef. (Did you know that Uhu make sand? Consider that next time you’re walking on the beach and maybe thank an Uhu!)

Naoki wastes nothing.  After each fish or octopus has done it’s work in the studio, they are washed and cooked and shared.

Naoki is always growing, always reaching and finding new ways to explore. His enthusiasm and love for the art form is a treat to enjoy. We celebrate him and hope to be able to share that joy and enthusiasm with you here.

 

 

 

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  • 'Menpachi Castle' Gyotaku on Washi by Naoki Hayashi 25"H x 15.5"W matted

    ‘Menpachi Castle’ Gyotaku on Washi by Naoki Hayashi 25″H x 15.5″W matted $725

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    ‘Menpachi Castle’ Gyotaku on Washi by Naoki Hayashi 25″H x 15.5″W matted $725 CNN’s interview of Naoki Hayashi About the Artist Artist Naoki Hayashi began making gyotaku prints at age 11. Since then he has refined and mastered his unique gyotaku process. Each of Naoki’s gyotaku pieces is created using non-toxic acrylic paints and Japanese…

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  • 'Menpachi House' Gyotaku on Washi by Naoki Hayashi 26"H x 16.5"W matted

    ‘Menpachi House’ Gyotaku on Washi by Naoki Hayashi 26″H x 16.5″W matted $725

    $725.00

    ‘Menpachi House’ Gyotaku on Washi by Naoki Hayashi 26″H x 16.5″W matted $725 CNN’s interview of Naoki Hayashi About the Artist Artist Naoki Hayashi began making gyotaku prints at age 11. Since then he has refined and mastered his unique gyotaku process. Each of Naoki’s gyotaku pieces is created using non-toxic acrylic paints and Japanese…

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  • Naoki Hayashi Ulua Gyotaku with Mango Base 17.5"H x 12"W x 6"D $350

    Naoki Hayashi Ulua Gyotaku with Mango Base 17.5″H x 12″W x 6″D $350

    $350.00

    Naoki Hayashi Ulua Gyotaku with Mango Base 17.5″H x 12″W x 6″D $350 CNN’s interview of Naoki Hayashi About the Artist Artist Naoki Hayashi began making gyotaku prints at age 11. Since then he has refined and mastered his unique gyotaku process. Each of Naoki’s gyotaku pieces is created using non-toxic acrylic paints and Japanese…

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    • No Big Thing 2025
    • Original Paintings & Prints
      • Shop by Painter
      • Brenda Cablayan paintings
        • Brenda Cablayan giclee prints
      • Kristie Fujiyama Kosmides
        • Kristie Fujiyama Kosmides Giclée Prints
      • Haunani Hess
      • Diana Lehr
      • Rosalie Prussing
        • Rosalie Prussing Giclee prints on Canvas and Paper
      • Russell Lowrey paintings
        • Russell Lowrey Giclee prints on canvas and watercolor paper
      • Lauren Salm
      • Judd Boloker
        • Judd Boloker 8 x 10 prints in 11 x 14 mat
      • Fabienne Blanc
      • Pat Field
        • Pat Field Custom Giclee Prints
    • Honolulu Woodturner’s Show 2018
    • Hawaiian Home Textiles
    • Hawaii Jewelry Designers
      • Beach Girls Jewelry
      • Sonny Ching Designs
      • Komo Koa
      • Paradisus
    • Hawaiian Wedding Rings
    • Hawaiian Woods
      • Hawaiian Canoes
      • Koa Boxes and boxes of various woods
      • Hawaiian wood bowls and turned local woodwork
        • Andy Cole
        • Pat Kramer
        • Gordon Tang
        • Tom Young
      • Urns
      • Turned wooden vases
    • Glass
    • Functional and decorative ceramics handmade in Hawaii
      • Lorna Newlin
      • Jeff Chang ceramics
    • Pottery
    • Hawaiian home
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