Embrace the Delight (with narration)

[@lhaviland8602]

After hearing Dave say "titanium white" my ASMR quest is finally complete 🤣

[@AwesomeDude799]

I just came from a Bob Ross video. Lol

[@xenthia]

lmao, somehow it's very fulfilling, all comes full circle

[@twanvanderlinden745]

The way in which you are able to be both confident in your own abilities whilst being humble enough to see and be intrigued with the craft of others remains fascinating to me. This theme of balance in confidence is so essential and beautiful not just in your videos, but in your relationship with the artform of woodblock printmaking itself as well. It is one of many things that makes you such a unique and interesting creator on this platform, and I hope we will be able to enjoy your content for many years to come

[@David-vk5sv]

Thats the definition of true humility. Understanding of ones place in the world. It would be a disservice and even insulting for an expert of 40 years to not acknowledge his own skill

[@kyrridas1573]

Once upon a time, professionalism and humility used to be the standard.

[@bakaraymoo7389]

thats pretty normal for very skilled or intelligent people. like its almost required man

[@jleddy]

Love the MYST sweatshirt!

[@Abundant_Sandwich]

Dave with the low-key MYST pullover. I love this man.

[@trahnettilhcs]

Is that a sweater for the Windows 95 CD ROM based game, Myst? If so, holy hell, yes

[@seseragistudio]

Well, no Windows were harmed at the time, but yes, my two daughters and I spent many a pleasant hour together solving a number of the games in that series ... (Our other popular computer recreation was Oxyd ...)

[@Panzer_the_Merganser]

@@seseragistudio That’s fantastic. The calm esthetic of Riven would be my guess of which game you played. Thanks for the incredible video.

[@Panzer_the_Merganser]

I thought I had everything from the Myst series. How’d I miss a sweater?!?

[@adamwest8711]

Dave is awesome. That is all.

[@uncleogee604]

Seeing that made me very happy, what a blast from the past

[@Audiojunkk]

That Myst jumper is tight!

[@philbivins7133]

Love the videos and the interviews with the ladies. I have been with you since around 1996-97, with dial-up internet. LOL..It's been an incredible journey watching your story, your personal progress, your growth as a carver, printer, designer, video producer....all I can say David is "well-done sir". You have put in the hard work and reaping your just rewards. Continued success for your and your crew.

[@keviiinramaaaage7650]

I have known chaos most of my life. You’re focused precision and love of your art mixed with the practical simplicity is very peaceful to me. Thank you.

[@MattayManiac]

Feels weird that I watched this voiceover recorded live so I already know what’s coming! Super interesting video, as always Dave

[@PDS24]

Ohh I can't imagine a video about woodblock printing without your narration Dave! It all goes together so well!! Much love to you and your team!! 💗💗💗

[@trailerparksupervisor7046]

I know right? It’s such an uninteresting and boring topic but Dave has a good voice.

[@PDS24]

@@trailerparksupervisor7046 I don't mean to imply that his lifelong craft is boring at all. His narration is calming as the woodblock printing process. It all melds together beautifully.

[@onlinekicker]

Your voice and disposition are so beautiful. I love the way you're confident yet soft-spoken, as a true master, and watching the process unfold is very relaxing. Thank you ❤️

[@Yo_DynamoJoe]

Wow what a terrific idea to show these two processes uninterrupted! So many questions came to mind this time: 1. You mention surprise at Suga-san's method and movement during the editing process. But I would've assumed that you trained her? So did she have previous experience in this field that she brings to your shop, or is her workflow a result of "tribal" knowledge passed on from your other printers? 2. How do you communicate to the printers the proper amounts of pigment to use? The proofing stage seems to stumble into the desired colors through extemporaneous mixing. Is there a sort of recipe that you remember as you go, that you can thus pass on to them? 3. Since the printers all use slightly different tools and are obviously left to develop their own workflow, does the end result bear a kind of fingerprint that you can spot? Can your trained eye tell who printed what, if they were displayed side by side? 4. The modern touch of wrapping your brush with a rubber band, and the conversation with the older printer about the match labels, got me thinking: Do you see yourself more as a preservationist of a bygone art form, or as a craftsman of the modern era? And subsequently, do you classify your new works differently from traditional ones? Do those innovations let your works stand as a new era of this art form? Thanks again for this very engrossing video! And so nice to see a familiar face at the end!

[@fonno_]

I think all or most of the printers that work at Mokuhankan are people who have gone to some sort of printing school, iirc David mentioned it in another video

[@seseragistudio]

I wasn't 'surprised' in the sense that I'm not aware of what she is doing - I'm the one who filmed her. It was just that to see the two 'styles' so closely side by side reinforced for me the fact that - in truth - I myself am no longer a 'real' production printer. It has been over a decade now since hiring people to start up Mokuhankan, and the unescapable fact is that during that time I seem to have morphed into a kind of 'businessman'. I do get a bit of carving done now and then, but for printing - all I get is odd jobs like this proofing session. All through last year's Scenes of Nature series, the team did everything; I only did one session - filling in to do a batch of the June print when somebody else was unable to complete it.

[@kimckenzie6161]

@@seseragistudio its interesting to see how one evolves in a field, and this answer does not merit difference in interest for me. Seeing how a studio operates and the relationships is as interesting as the works themselves frankly- as it is all an operation and an insight as to how things come about. I'd like to imagine what printmaking studios were like in the past, compared to now- how do folks operate, how do they work together. It fascinates me. Thank you for your answers.

[@outmodeR_]

Myst - the game? Yet another reason to appreciate David Bull.

[@GailitisPrintmaking]

Thank you, Dave! Always thrilled for a new video!

[@ctopherrun]

Your sweater makes me want a woodblock series based on Myst.

[@yawobi5083]

It's even more impressive on multiple viewings. The narration filled me in on things that completely went over my head. Thank you all at Mokuhankan.

[@jorgecardoso5863]

I fear one day I'll break my phone by smashing the like button when a David video shows up

[@trimamu]

I love to draw while listening to Dave's voice 🙂 i really respect Dave and his life style.

[@johnpavlovitzofficial5565]

Been watching your channel for years. It’s still magic what you do. I understand it intellectually but I still can’t fathom it. What a gift!

[@submerse9993]

Always happy to see your videos. I also appreciate that you left the submission link open for Nekohakkei, I know my designs weren't very good, but I had a blast coming up with my sketches. Thanks, Dave.

[@occams_chainsaw]

When I found David a year ago, in a desperate attempt to find a relaxing video to help me sleep, I never thought I'd be so enamored with the world of woodblock prints and Japanese art in general. I love David's mix of knowledge and unending curiosity for the craft. Watching a true craftsman at work is something I'll eternally appreciate.

[@Not_Lenny88]

I love seeing you interact with your friends and coworkers. You can tell there is a lot of fun and love in your studio.

[@ErikRussellArts]

Always a delight to watch your videos - Shoutout for the Myst sweater!

[@vintagepipesnightmares]

I still can’t believe how little color it is used ! And such a big beautiful result. I had nothing to do with this craft until you tube made me watch one of your videos one year ago. What a great find !

[@MichaelKensinger]

This is so calming. As an artist I find it fascinating also. It's always nice to see someone do what they love in their heart.

[@iOsDx]

Happy to see Dave to upload a new video!

[@EastWindCommunity1973]

A true delight, can't wait to get this series. I still have many unopened packages from your shop. When I feel a need, I open one and enjoy the four prints inside.

[@pizon99]

I am always impressed with how easy you all make it look to make such a precise and finely crafted work of art.

[@JiklopDave]

48:49 TITANIUM HWHITE! Finally the crossover we've all been craving.

[@eternalkick]

I caught that too! Wasn’t expecting him to say that lmao

[@seseragistudio]

Hey! It's an image created by a contemporary artist ... I think we have license to use a modern pigment for that one! :-)

[@transientimages]

19:51 I can almost hear the lines of thoughts here. "Where's that block... nope... nope... wait..." *Flips block around.* "Hm!"

[@trailhops]

A Myst sweatshirt - David just keeps getting cooler every video. Love your videos, David!

[@NFT2]

Always lovely to hear from you David.

[@JakeMcaulay]

I dunno why but this has the feel of David Attenborough about it. Always a good day when Mr Bull uploads.

[@ursoon2bdead]

It is such a joy to hear your passion and excitement for the work you do. I loved the interview and while I know most of your employees are a bit camara shy, I would love to see more interviews in the future.

[@futuristica1710]

The level of craftsmanship is astonishing, as always!

[@simon1228]

The fluency of your Japanese is amazing! Great channel ! ❤️ 🇨🇦 🇯🇵❤️

[@hombretropical3028]

I only saw the “no narration” one at first and was horrified. What a relief this is 😃

[@alfredbaeumer3643]

Amazing. Thank you and the team for compiling this.

[@Greystorm1619]

Obviously, another great video. Love seeing what Suga-san thinks about everything, it’s great seeing her energy and how she approaches these problems! Hope you can talk to more of your staff if they’re willing! Much love from California 💛

[@OMGreeni]

Very happy to get a new, 1hour video!! Thanks Dave.

[@HecmarJayam]

Thank you so much for sharing this. It gives joy to my heart.

[@eddyxc1697]

always a pleasure to watch you before work!

[@masterhide]

Oh man. I've been in a rabbit hole lately researching japanese woodblock prints and artists and I'm so delighted to find this video. I don't know this craft so I've been doing my best to imitate the style with watercolor, which is a completely different feeling all together. But seeing this process really opened my eyes. I hope I can get into it someday.

[@madeofnapalm]

Thank you for another great video. Despite all the recent events in the world, I'm not giving up on visiting your shop one day, and each one of these videos reignites my determination..

[@florianb81]

I really prefer the real time approach. I admire the handywork of the printer and relax with those videos so thank you for reediting this. Best wishes for health and happyness to you and the whole crew at your workshop from Germany

[@andrebonani5609]

dave must be the coolest person in the world. always thrilled by new videos in the channel!

[@jamiebruce4734]

Never been as happy to get a KZbin notification - always excellent!

[@thewilk8556]

What a remarkable talent to have? It’s absolutely fascinating and the results are brilliant.

[@LckybunyGaming]

Sweet MYST Sweater!!!

[@tallmikbcroft6937]

Love your work.

[@yozegami]

Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful and mysterious art. Your channel is a true gem

[@alfador.]

So cute and cozy! Beautiful art process but also a very calming scene

[@GmKaiser]

Beautiful. This is true art.

[@bobhopper609]

As a Japanese speaker, I really enjoyed the interview at the end!

[@jacobmurray3901]

New video let’s Goooooooooooo

[@CraftierBOB]

I love watching your videos. It's neat and interesting to learn about and it's new to me. Keep up the amazing work and I wish you and your fellows a good evening.

[@Macbrand]

Thanks Dave, another great video.

[@BMW-sd6nn]

This is so awesome to watch.

[@travelinalaskan]

Wonderful video yet again, I enjoyed it immensely!

[@christopherw.griffin3768]

Fantastic.

[@georgegreen6899]

Great work Dave and Super Sun.

[@GlennPaulWills]

I remember being 9 years old and playing the original MYST game on the family Windows PC back in the 90’s. It blew my mind! That game was a masterpiece in CGI artwork.

[@jakepalpal3670]

Great stuff Dave!!! JUST ABSOLUTELY SUPERLATIVE STUFF good sir!!

[@Elwood288]

A new hour long Dave Bull video! It's a good day amigos!

[@lumitic774]

Myst sweater! total win!

[@zachwolf5122]

This video is a gift

[@pepealexandre]

Amazing work as always!

[@lillystephens307]

my favorite stuff, love the video mr bull!!

[@Cernumospete]

Yaaay! Finally something new from you guys. Missed you already. And, David? You're rocking the Merlin beard.

[@bloomonmoon4734]

Such a delicat and precise work art!

[@delboykinobi5273]

Yo Dave! Another video? You're spoiling us.

[@matthewsawczyn6592]

Dave, your Myst sweatshirt brings this video to the next level

[@adamwest8711]

I don’t know why I didn’t get a notification for this one but I’m looking forward to almost an hour of print making.

[@schmidtythekidd]

That sweatshirt is kickass.

[@malcolmbeaupre2500]

So stoked to see a new David Bull video up Edit: the beard is looking as wizardly as ever

[@SeraphimKnight]

I would love a set of hanafuda with this sort of design on it! I'm sure I'm not the only one either

[@RDFB101]

Wow 156k subscribers these days! Excellent work Dave

[@lukasketner]

Suddenly, I very much want Mokuhankan MYST prints :)

[@samm4158]

so lovely and delicate! i was late to the first round of subscriptions, but hopefully in the future i can order the year’s set. they are so small and beautiful! a stampbook would be good to keep them in, but i think a trading card folder might work as well

[@ramonvdklooster9206]

Mind-blowing as always. Everytime I watch another video of yours I feel a serious urge to create something with my hands. Time to get creative

[@julienmartinsons1431]

You are a treasure Dave. Hope to one day visit the Asakusa shop :)

[@bengee944]

Thank you Dave! I always enjoy your videos. I’m curious if you e ever made a video in more detail about decide how many color blocks are needed and how to decide what colors to overlay to get the final result.?

[@drunkramen]

Proper respect for that MYST sweatshirt!

[@macklee6837]

I love MYST!

[@agentbrown5542]

Definitely a feature, not a bug.

[@carysfaerie]

Just magic

[@kitconnick427]

God damn I love you and all your videos

[@Dr_Mel]

Honestly, the first thing I learned is that you haven't been kneeling at this low desk all this time. I had no idea how you kept that up for a whole work session, but now I can see you're sitting on a raised floor. I didn't realize that how this was all set up.

[@seseragistudio]

The sunken floor is a Mokuhankan 'addition' to the tradition. Most of the older printers in town still just sit on flat tatami mats, and they pay for it in the knee joints. When I built my own workshop around twenty years ago, I started doing it this way; here is an (old) web page from back then: www.asahi-net.or.jp/~xs3d-bull/studio/construction/2003_09_20.html

[@Dr_Mel]

@@seseragistudio knee joints for sure, but also circulation. I've read you can get used to it and circulation improves over extended periods of time, but I guess that takes "practice". My feet go numb after about 15 minutes when I sit this way during meditation. But I figured I was doing something wrong. Thanks for the link, Dave.

[@rideforever]

Smart girl, you can see hard work in her shoulders

[@zackpali5037]

Do we have a Davids Choice coming out soon?? Hoping all is well!

[@UncleErnie68]

As always, I enjoy the videos. Perhaps, editing a video with the carving process from the Twitch streams could be a companion video to this one.

[@andrewnguyen4421]

fell asleep to smoking asmr, woke up to this gem

[@robbieeason1898]

David! My man with the Myst jumper!

[@Jargolf86]

What a wonderfull Craft....

[@anthonyjesus6151]

Hi David. Big fan here! I've been waiting for Japan to open back up to tourism so that I may visit. I have a question for you that I've been wanting to ask: Knowing how proud a people the Japanese are, and with you being an "outsider" (non-Japanese), have you ever encountered jealousy/envy from the Japanese block-carver/print-maker community over there, especially being as masterful in the craft as you are? Thanks, Anthony

[@adamwest8711]

I hope he gets a chance to reply, although I don’t think I’ve seen a reply on the channel. I believe he has semi-touched on this in his ‘beginnings’ videos if it helps.

[@wonderwend1]

And what a delight it was......

[@JJH-jc1fg]

Yesss

[@thebeermaster34]

Sick MYST sweatshirt.

[@cranelord]

This is gonna end up if a few unintentional asmr playlists.

[@azadanes]

You should be on PBS