Spot-fin Lionfish Art Print & Greeting Card by Gene Irvin (1934–2026)

Spot-fin Lionfish | Art Print & Greeting Card by Gene Irvin (1934–2026)

No color. No wash. Just ink. Gene Irvin’s May 2007 portrait of the Spot-fin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) is pure stippled pen and ink on white — every venomous spine, every bold stripe, every fin ray rendered in dense black detail. It’s one of the most technically demanding pieces in the collection, and one of the most dramatic.

The Spot-fin Lionfish is a nocturnal hunter of Indo-Pacific coral reefs, spending its days hidden in crevices with its venomous spines pointing outward, emerging after dark to stalk crustaceans and small fish with slow, undulating fin movements. It is normally solitary, defending a home range from other lionfish species. Like its relatives, it is venomous — the spines deliver a painful sting — but it is not considered dangerous to humans unless handled.

Available in:

• 8×10 Giclée print
• Greeting card with envelope

Why collectors love it: The pure black-and-white treatment gives this Lionfish a raw, graphic quality — bold enough for a modern interior, detailed enough to reward close inspection. A natural companion to the Red Lionfish sepia print, or a striking standalone piece.

Shipping & Details: Ships from Arizona. Prints flat-packed. Greeting cards ship First Class. A lasting piece from the collected works of Gene Irvin (1934–2026).