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Headed in the Wrong Direction?
Art Mike Palmer Art Mike Palmer

Headed in the Wrong Direction?

A client couple recently asked for an original hand-colored striped bass done with the head pointing to the right. Seemed a simple enough request, but I found myself flat footed with no options. In this blog post I explain why, and more importantly announce that both left and right facing prints are now available through the online gallery!

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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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