When I first saw the reference photo for this lipstick tang, its surprisingly human-looking lips immediately reminded me of a character from an animated movie my boys and I loved to watch together. The resemblance caught me completely off guard.

I laughed, and from that moment on, this little fish had a personality all its own.

The title Kissy Fish came naturally. Nature had already done the hard part. I simply painted the smile it gave me.

Fun Fact: Lipstick tangs get their name from the bold markings around their mouths, making them look as though they’re wearing lipstick.