AUCTION: Gyotaku Fish Painting by Fowler

Black Drum Gyotaku – Destin, Florida

Fresh back from an unforgettable trip to Destin, Florida, this piece tells the story of a wild Gulf adventure. Fishing with Captain Dan of Destin Inshore Charters, I brought out the Ballista Crossbow and landed a stunning 35+ pound black drum right off the downtown piers. After a couple of close calls, I finally got the big one—and that’s when the art began. Working alongside a fellow Gyotaku artist, we captured this fish the traditional Japanese way, transferring its natural form and texture directly onto paper. After three tries, we got a perfect print.

Back home in Maine, I hand-finished the eye for depth and detail, and built a custom frame from reclaimed barn boards. This is a one-of-a-kind piece—full of character, story, and raw Gulf Coast beauty. The framed dimensions are 45" x 25.5", and the fish itself measures 37" x 16", making it a bold, unforgettable centerpiece. Whoever takes this home is getting more than art—they’re taking home the memory of the catch and the spirit of the coast.

May the best bidder win.