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The Hanko Stamp
Art Mike Palmer Art Mike Palmer

The Hanko Stamp

A hanko stamp, or seal, is a Japanese custom used in lieu of signatures dating back millennia. Instead of a signature, I stamp all of my artwork with my personal hanko.

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The ‘Salter’ Trout Project
Art, Place Mike Palmer Art, Place Mike Palmer

The ‘Salter’ Trout Project

The sea-run brook trout project was inspired by local efforts to restore fish habitat to the Childs River, a river flowing into Waquoit Bay. Background information on the restoration project, as well as the drawing process are highlighted.

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Hand-Colored Fish Prints
Art Mike Palmer Art Mike Palmer

Hand-Colored Fish Prints

Hand-colored fish prints are the flagship product of the Waquoit Bay Fish Company. Attention, care, and creativity are put into making each fish print a unique piece of original artwork to be enjoyed for years.

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The Right Whale Project
Art, Place Mike Palmer Art, Place Mike Palmer

The Right Whale Project

The North Atlantic right whale has considerable regional importance here on Cape Cod due to its historical role and its impacts on present day industries. Here at the Waquoit Bay Fish Company we’ve been wanting to honor the majestic North American right whale for some time.

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