Pond skater insect on rippling blue water with lily pads and reeds, Japanese style art print

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Pond Skater Insect Poster | Japanese Style Water Print

This pond skater insect poster shows a slender water bug balanced on the surface of a pond, its long legs touching the water and forming two sets of circular ripples. Dark blue lily pads and tall reeds frame the scene, while coral cloud bands stretch across a cream background. The composition centres the insect, making the pond skater the clear focal point of this Japanese style water print.

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Size

Supplied unframed — every size fits standard off-the-shelf frames.

270gsm gallery-grade satin — vivid colour, no glare
Printed to order — on a 12-colour Mimaki press
Rolled & packaged by hand — in a protective tube

The story behind the print

This pond skater insect poster shows a slender water bug balanced on the surface of a pond, its long legs touching the water and forming two sets of circular ripples. Dark blue lily pads and tall reeds frame the scene, while coral cloud bands stretch across a cream background. The composition centres the insect, making the pond skater the clear focal point of this Japanese style water print.

The illustration uses a restrained palette of deep navy, soft blue, coral, and cream, with a textured, print-like finish. The insect's thin body and angled legs contrast with the broad, flat lily pads and the curved reed stems. Ripples radiate outward in fine blue lines, adding movement to the still water. The overall effect is graphic and calm, suited to a nature-themed gallery wall or a quiet reading corner.

This artwork is supplied unframed, so the frame is not included. It is printed to order in the UK on 270 gsm premium satin paper using a 12-colour Mimaki UCJV300-160 printer and authentic Mimaki OEM inks. Each print is rolled and packaged by hand and is available in multiple sizes through the Size selector.

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Poster details

Printing12-colour Mimaki UCJV300-160
Paper270gsm premium satin finish
InksAuthentic Mimaki OEM inks
FormatUnframed paper print
ProductionPrinted to order
PackagingRolled & packaged by hand

Questions, answered

What insect is shown in the artwork?

The central subject is a pond skater, also known as a water strider, depicted with long, thin legs resting on the water surface.

What colours dominate the print?

The palette is dominated by deep navy blue and soft blue, with coral cloud bands and a cream background.

What style is the illustration?

The image uses a flat, graphic illustration style with textured shading and simplified natural forms, reminiscent of Japanese woodblock prints.

Is the composition portrait or landscape?

The composition is portrait, with the pond skater centred between lily pads and reeds.

Is the print supplied with a frame?

No, the print is supplied unframed. The frame is not included.

What paper is used?

The print is made on 270 gsm premium satin paper.

Where is the print produced?

It is printed to order in the UK.

How is it printed?

It is printed with a 12-colour Mimaki UCJV300-160 printer using authentic Mimaki OEM inks.

How is it packaged?

Each print is rolled and packaged by hand.

What sizes are available?

Available sizes are those shown in the Size selector.

Is this print supplied with a frame?

No — the print is supplied unframed so you can choose a frame that suits your space. All sizes match standard off-the-shelf frames.

What kind of paper is used?

Every print uses gallery grade 270gsm premium satin paper — a heavyweight stock with a soft sheen that keeps colours vivid without glare, printed with authentic Mimaki OEM inks.

How is my print produced?

Each print is produced to order and quality-checked before dispatch.

How is the print packaged?

Each print is individually rolled and packaged by hand in a rigid protective tube for dispatch.

Can I choose different sizes?

Yes — metric, A-series and imperial sizes are available for every print. Open the size selector above to see every option with its price, shown to scale.

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Pond Skater Insect Poster | Japanese Style Water Print
£6.99