Abstract, Expressionist, Underground Cartoon Art

Barry Pressing known as "H.Fish" was born in California in 1948.

"Fish" began his profession at Berkeley University near San Francisco in the "Summer of Love" 1967 and was quickly enveloped in the time and the art, which included poster art for Jimi Hendrix, work with Robert Crumb and Rick Griffin on the hugely popular comic magazine "Zap Comix" and he became a part of the modern 70’s push into street art.

His long friendship with Rick Griffin and their work together is well recognized for its individuality and originality.

His love of automobile & motorcycle artwork turned from a passion into his business in San Diego in 1970 and he is credited with doing one of Janis Joplin’s cars at the beginning of the decade.

Moving into the 80’s notable motion picture props included work on the flying wing for "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and the Batman Roadster for Batman II, which was subsequently sold to a collector in Japan.

The scope and depth of his work spans 40 years … Enjoy

When the cutting edge of Art shifted from Europe to New York in the late 1950's I was still young, but from my earliest memories I have been passionate about art and it’s place in my life.

My early influences came from Abstract Impressionism and beat poetry. Jackson Pollock, who instigated American abstract expressionism along with Ginsburg and Keroac, through the written word, fed "a need to know".

During the 1950’s and 60’s I was fortunate enough to be involved in the early mix of American counter cultures of surf art, chopper and Hot Rod fabrication and illustrating underground comics.

I count Ed Roth as an inspiration, Von Dutch as mentor and Rick Griffin as a friend.

“H.Fish” 2011