Mokuhankan Japanese Prints - 2019 Update

[@antti_did_a_thing]

My two main reasons of wanting to travel to Japan: 1) Food 2) Buying a print from David Bull

[@getasimbe]

Lmao too true!

[@tracylynnw]

Sounds like a plan!

[@tracylynnw]

@Aaron david yeah really eh? It’s so strict where I live now. I live on border, I work in the next province and need a number to cross a checkpoint into my own province. The police are handing out fines to spoke not wearing a mask outside.

[@morislaguerta4415]

Keep dreaming, white boy. You will never gain ingress to Japan or any other decent country. International travel is dead in the water as of 2021, period.

[@MellowMaple]

I'm very grateful that you are so transparent with your business, like we're your business partners and not just strangers/customers.

[@windmill1965]

15:10 seeing this chart put a tear in my eye. I'm so happy to see that your business has exploded in the last few years. Especially as you seemed to be stuck, according to that video a few years ago. You have found the way forward. Don't let the company paperwork bog you down: you have the means to have some professionals take care of it.

[@GlobalVeteranStories]

David, My dad had the pleasure of visiting Japan this past December. I have been a huge fan for years and he had the opportunity to come by the shop. The prints I received were absolutely stunning. He took a selfie with you and showed me when he returned home, thank you so much for what you do. Love your work and can’t wait to see what is up coming in the new year! Your friend from Toronto, Canada! -Zach

[@popzapx]

Hi David. Was a privilege to meet you in person this November. Wishing you and your team at Mokuhankan all the best for 2020!

[@ifeii6638]

Nice

[@FernandoSantos-gb9ob]

Nice

[@the44thchamber]

Nice

[@trahnettilhcs]

69

[@trahnettilhcs]

Damn it, I meant “nice”

[@evil_yami]

your ghibli print series wish has almost been granted here! they're all looking wonderful.

[@jamessamuel1255]

I can’t wait.I can finally say I want something for my birthday this year

[@GilbertTang]

When I saw the updated chart it took my breath away, and I was truly, truly moved to tears. What a magnificent way to cap off this year. David, Cameron, Jed, carvers, printers, warehouse, admin, fellow supporters, thank you all so much for this community. Watching this journey, and even contributing in some tiny way from afar, is something that means a great deal to me. Here’s to many more!

[@hombretropical3028]

My heart skips a beat whenever I see a new upload from you

[@emy1111]

I've been in London for the past 5years trying to make a living from printmaking and am on the verge of moving on. It's amazing that you have been able to employ so many printmakers and grow and continue the art, congratulations David.

[@doubleG333]

That's what you get Mr. David when you're sincere with yourself and your work, transparent and focused on your goals. It's always a pleasure to see a master work, but to see you thrive just brings a smile on my face. I wish you all the best, a happy and healthy life and furthermore i'd love one day to be able to shake your hand. I appreciate you and i support you. All the best - George

[@caymandoc]

I think the element of these new series that strikes me most is the way you and your team have mastered the ability to capture light; especially in the use of strong contrasts between light and dark. It’s almost as if the windows of buildings emit a light of their own. And not just the emission of light, but reflected light, as well. Excellent.

[@jackquentin1950]

This is lovely. I'm quite happy your business is booming.

[@simonettahelena986]

The ‘Shin Honga’ (sp?) you’ve displayed in this video are absolutely breathtaking. I can only hope that you, your staff, and your studio are still going full throttle and did not have too much nonsense to deal with in the wake of COVID. I’m an artist, I’ve got some experience with western style intaglio printmaking techniques; and am now branching out to include mokuhanga. Your videos, your passion for the art of printmaking, and the good old common sense you exhibit about running a sound business of selling quality handmade prints are wonderful resources for those of us who would love to do what you’re all doing, but don’t have anyone to teach us this beautiful, ancient Japanese art in person.

[@pgeorg01]

I find your videos, your craft, and your success in the thing you love to be very comforting and inspiring. Thank you for sharing with us!

[@Darthing1]

Man, seeing how much the chart spiked brought a smile to my face. Glad to see you're doing well!

[@NBJ97]

Wow, I was frankly stunned by some parts of this quiet update video. The growth of your business, your plan of rebuilding parts of the supply chain for suitable carving wood finally taking shape, the beautiful prints just waiting to be realized. I am really looking forward to get my hands on some of these designs! Im happy to see that Mokuhankan is doing so well :)

[@mr.advocatusdiaboli1745]

The Bob Ross of printmaking. Love this and will be ordering.

[@davidabenza2039]

Do you say that because of the voice? Mr Bull is made of something else. His knowledge, his craft, his passion... goes beyond Ross by miles. Thousands of miles. Please stop comparing these two because of the tone of their voices.

[@scoobylol1987]

This is such a heart-warming video. It's been over a year since I visited the Asakusa shop, but the experience has never left me. To know the business is going from strength to strength is a testament to you and your team and the way you operate with such integrity and openness. Congratulations on your hard earned success and long may it continue to be as sustainable and enjoyable as possible.

[@xOMGxitsxkitkatx]

David, I’m so happy for you and your company. I’m actually crying tears of joy for you right now

[@jamessamuel1255]

This man is so genuine. Please never change Dave, you are an incredible human being who makes so many people immensely happy in their hearts

[@Lulidine]

When you showed what your plan is for the patreon support, rebuilding the supply chain... I felt so proud to be a supporter. Awesome!

[@mysterioso2006]

I'm so glad that KZbin recommended this channel to me, to see such beautiful work made with such passion and love is really inspiring! I want some of these prints from your new Pilgrimage set already!

[@dontmindme8709]

What a pleasure it is to get insight into the business! Thank you for the update!

[@robinfarley6898]

So glad to be a patron and to see what a difference this has made for you and your workers. Happy New Year, just subscribed to the 2020 journey.

[@JJW410]

Woah, that revenue explosion is INCREDIBLE! Congratulations Dave, beautiful to see your passion and decades of work coming together :D Proud of you and your team! Can't wait to buy some prints in the new year :)

[@TamiAlvord]

This progress makes me so happy. Although I was only able to become a Patreon supporter for one year I’m so glad to see the business thrive. Keep up the great work you guys do!

[@MorganFreemansFavoriteFreckle]

9:23 "I've been very lax in keople peeping updated" hahahahahaha love you David

[@rebilacx]

Glad to see Ayumi back! Keep up the great work Dave.

[@agfisher007]

The spirit of Hokusai must have been smiling looking over your shoulder as you were carving The Great Wave off Kanagawa. My appreciation of wood block prints just grew since I received a 2020 calendar from the ROM with the work of Kawase Hasui especially the print, Snow at Ueno, Toshogu Shrine I can look at it for hours and it feels like I am there ...All the best to you and family for 2020 .

[@danieldauber8335]

So happy to see Mokuhankan grow under your wise leadership, David.

[@heimdal8]

SO many great news in one video! You finally realized your dream of making prints from... a popular series of animes. And Ayumi is back!!

[@quen7770]

Dave, great to see a video. Amazing how you’ve grown over the years. Wonderful to see a real craft business doing so well using modern marketing methods! 30 people.. you’ll need a new premises soon!

[@dggaming23]

I want to find the one person who disliked this video and discuss with them, at length, about why they are wrong.

[@rancorlover]

I think they need to go see Dr. Phil

[@rancorlover]

But if you want to meet someone who hates the video, check out psychobadger's comment in David's new video... he needs a stern talking

[@frozenbean]

What a pleasant surprise to see this update video full of wonderful news for Mokuhankan. It was great to (briefly) meet you and Cameron at the Asakusa shop in the spring of 2019 and hear some of your life story! The new subscription series is already looking fantastic, and it will be great to see it progress. All the best for you and everyone there in 2020! 明けましておめでとう！

[@PraisingWithFriends]

So good hearing from you, Dave! You’re beloved here on KZbin!

[@pollenforbones4606]

KZbin recommended me this channel and I'm so glad it did, I was introduced to Ukiyo-e in school but never Shin-hanga. Now let me explore all your other vids! I'm excited to eventually purchase some prints ♡

[@susmaster2352]

I'm not sure if you'll read this, but just about 10 days ago or so, I visited your store in Asakusa. Thank you Mr David, for being very warm to me and my family when we entered, and its a shame that I did not have the chance to try my hand at your woodblock printmaking class. It was amazing to see the Great Wave woodblock and print in person after following your multiple part series on the restoration of that block. I'll certainly be visiting your store in the near future once I have the means to do so :)

[@SarcasticSyringe]

I really gotta subscribe once I get the money. I found your channel about a year ago just screwing around on KZbin and before that day I never thought I’d be this interested in Japanese art (besides anime lol) but you have honestly inspired me and every time you upload a new video and can’t help but feel happy and excited to see what you and your team have come up with and be inspired by the art. Thank you for making my 2019 that much better David. Much love. ✌🏽

[@adrianoxbrow4015]

Great to see you back David ! Been waaaaaay too long ;-) All the very best for 2020! Geeeeeeezzz that sounds like a Star Trek year....

[@thepauljones]

Wow, I remember that first video and graphic Dave, it's what motivated us to "corner" you that night - what a treat to see the same graphic two years on. Delighted to see you guys going from strength to strength; I just hope the snowstorm of paperwork doesn't start taking more bites out of your carving time ;) Either way Happy New Year and looking forward to the new subscription.

[@heyalright_]

'Keople peeping updated, on the progus' Long live David Bull

[@quiksilvr90]

I was literally just checking this channel yesterday, looking for new videos

[@mononoke721]

Glad to hear business is going well and that the patreon support is helping! I wish I could afford to subscribe to one of your series, but for now I'm very pleased with the patreon prints and just glad to continue supporting this wonderful art in general. I hope 2020 is just as successful a year for Mokuhankan!

[@SwedFoLife]

A new year, new possibilities. I wish you and everyone at the shop for a very happy new year! 明けましておめでとうございます！

[@projekt6_official]

Dave, they're beautiful! You and your staff never cease to amaze! Happy New Year! Looking forward to the coming year very much.

[@peterjensen6844]

This video, dropping on my birthday, made me so happy. Cheers David on the continued success!

[@NewWorldF00l]

Happy Birthday :D

[@hannahbrown5465]

Happy birthday!!!

[@Marsredmoon]

Happy new year! Seeing good people who love what they do doing well is one of best feelings

[@Jamerton1]

Pure Magic as always. Thank you David. Looking forward to the 2020 videos!

[@wolfcara16]

Best of wishes for next year to you and everyone from the workshop and all the good fairies surrounding you!

[@scook9999]

I wish to congratulate you on your current success, and blessings on all your future endeavors. May Providence smile upon you.

[@tonywatson987]

Looks like 2020 is a year to look forward to! So glad the Octopus print is almost ready - I've been looking forward to that one! And so good to see Ayumi-san back working with you - motherhood suits her. All the best for the New Year, Dave-san!

[@GiordanoBruno42]

I have signed up for this series :) I've wanted to join the club for a while. Very excited to see the rest of the set. Much love

[@FirefoxisredExplorerisblueGoog]

Glad to see business is booming. Happy new year to everyone at Mokuhankan! :)

[@pellehognelid9726]

Happy to see the progress and your drive to keep going forward. Best of luck to all of you at Mokuhankan!

[@CrispyFrenFry]

What a wonderful update and show of transparency that is oft missing from larger companies. I look forward to subscribing to your print series!

[@JB-pf1dd]

Delighted I got the opportunity to call in and meet you this year during the World Cup. It was one of the highlights lights of the trip (especially considering Ireland’s poor showing 😂). Love my copy of the great wave. Here’s wishing you and the team all the best for 2020. Thanks.

[@doncommons7995]

Wonderful update, inspiring work by very talented artisans. Can't wait to visit again.

[@higne2364]

me in bed watching dave and his team being successful through their amazing and wonderful work: hmm yess maybe i‘ll try that too one day.

[@vividlabskp]

Wow, that's a ton of great news! I'm very impressed to see the yamazakura wood; hope it turns out to be excellent for carving. So pleased to see Mokuhankan growing and thriving. I hope that after all the work to switch to a GK is over, it will free you up to focus on the vision!

[@mikee4689]

Thanks for a fun year of videos, Dave!

[@triskellian]

So happy to see you and your staff doing so well! Happy New Year and best wishes from the USA!

[@onelove6177]

So special what you have going on here. I enjoy listening…

[@gamerset0]

"...an octopuss and a lady..." Hmmmm...

[@Davidhodges93]

I curious about that too lol

[@annraven749]

It is Hokusai's "The Dream of the Fisherman's Wife", and if you google it, you will see why David cant show it on a youtube ^_^

[@jakebelmonte8327]

@@annraven749 hahaha. So that meant that ancient Japanese people started people started the tentacle hen**i way back around Hokusai's time. Pretty wicked if I may say! Hahaha

[@southernbear736]

@@jakebelmonte8327 That work is actually the first recorded use of tentacles in that fashion...so Tentacle hentai is actually very very old

[@settlekettle6587]

That painting or print appears in mad men. Very funny!

[@jonathangunner9245]

I walked past your shop today and saw you inside, next time I'll pop in and thank you for this channel.

[@frogz2267]

Good to see you back Dave 👍

[@kiwi6726]

Best of luck for 2020 David!

[@atmentod]

That's amazing Mr. Bull that you've been able to come so far. Congratulations to the fullest good sir.

[@TheMattwasherein1992]

So happy for you Dave, Love yor channel and the growth your buisness has shown! Keep it up mate. Love from Australia!

[@rottenpotato9290]

I bought 2 of your peaces. Very satisfied!

[@Boris_printmaker]

Merry Christmas, Mr.Bull and a Very Happy New Year - to you and yours, from far-far-away land. Cheers

[@AndieStardustDraws]

Hello, I've just seen your recent 2019 update with the familiar locations prints and I'm hoping to catch the next batch! You and your printers are amazing and I'm excited to start collecting these. I'm so excited for the cats designs!

[@GlassesnMouthplates]

The Sushi Cats is totally going to be my absolute purchase next year, I can't imagine how the detailed wood grain effects were made through woodblock printing. Also, welcome back, Ayumi-san!

[@milosmilojevic7721]

Welcome back David! Nice to see you again 👍 !

[@Madlocust1985]

Ayumi printed my copy of the owl print almost 2 and a half years ago, how time flies, nice to see her back, thanks for this update, my best wishes for 2020 to everyone at Mokuhankan ! (Don’t mind waiting for the octopus print to get finished, i know how busy you are.)

[@Mepholar]

Glad to hear things are going so well. The print designs look great as always. Good luck with all that paperwork and Happy New Year!

[@needo6295]

good to see you again dave

[@Kampfender_Krieger]

I wish I could visit Japan and Mokuhankan someday, and hopefully purchase some of those amazing peices as gifts for my friends and family. Please pass our thank to the hidden heroes we don't get to see behind the scene, they deserve it for the wonderful passion they put into their work, much love.

[@Marmamartha]

Yay I was waiting for this!

[@lovelystarsee9632]

I liked how he was so elequent and honest

[@cmralph...]

I am so overjoyed at your success. Best of luck in the coming year to you and your's.

[@sararpi]

Merry Christmas and happy new year Mr. Bull and all the crew of Mokuhankan! Hope to see you again soon! :-)

[@unspokenword7140]

amazing dude! i love to see you happy doing what you love! not everyone gets to do so

[@elena.5509]

I am a happy Patreon loving the prints that I have gotten so far. Thanks for the update. Have a great New Year‘s party and an even greater new year! 🙏🎉

[@fortknobberdale]

Beautiful stuff! Great hearing from y'all at Mokuhankan! Amazing!

[@guppy8073]

as soon as i realized the theme for the new year’s print, I started freaking out!!!! it’s so good and I’d love to have one for myself someday

[@SWATDRUMMUH]

Hope you and your staff have a happy and prosperous New year 🎉🎉🎉

[@coffinheadcoffinhead]

Very good!! Thank you for working hard! Please keep making amazing work!

[@aritrasanyal3329]

Wonderful video Dave, you are such an inspiration

[@b_aleman]

Finally!! A video worth watching on KZbin!

[@TimStamper89]

This pleases us greatly

[@Artractive_]

I love this set So much!! Ahh so much Ghibli beautiful love… I’m obsessed.. Can’t believe I missed out on it, I’ll definitely save up some money and purchase this set subscription someday! I live in Australia and I am a hand drawn artist myself and I wish I could visit your shop! You guys are amazing, love all of your work and these videos!

[@sgajate]

A very Happy New Year Bull San! And all the best in the new endeavours as you are getting incorporated and growing!! Keep on doing such amazing work and showing it to the world in your videos! Best wishes from Argentina!

[@koettfaers]

You're such lovely person David, may you stay with good health for years to come happy 2020

[@gato712]

Congratulations on all the success.

[@inef85]

Happy New Year!! As we say in Spain: ¡Felices Fiestas!

[@JayKayV]

I am so happy your business is thriving! ❤️

[@leonblum816]

You are amazing Dave!

[@bobcatethan8919]

Thank you for making these videos

[@FriedPi-mc5yt]

Wow! This is all great news! Congratulations on your success!

[@jeevesosiris]

Merry Christmas David