Japanese Woodblock Printmaking - An Ukiyo-e Falcon

[@ThonyHedgehog]

Discovered David Bull this year with "unintentional ASMR videos". Stayed for the informations and wonderful art creations.

[@LydiaWells]

Same!

[@HankFlaktoid]

Speaking as an editor, I appreciate Cameron’s commitment to following movement through a cut. He does a great job of creating sequences of action that flow so you hardly feel the change in the shot. Really good stuff

[@cameronhilker2532]

Thank you! I did indeed try hard to keep the flow of moment consistent in each cut. Perfectly executed? No. But I tried! :)

[@garlicfan23]

The registration is just so impressive every time she does it im blown away at the accuracy. Beautiful print.

[@Miss_Toots]

The perfect alignment of the paper on the block and how quickly she does it, is frankly astounding

[@Eggs6DemonBag]

Yes! What reference do they use when placing the paper?? I can't figure it out...

[@zenksren8206]

@@Eggs6DemonBag Registration mark, you can see it for instance in the bottom-left at 6:00

[@Eggs6DemonBag]

@@zenksren8206 Thanks! So impressive...

[@TheBamChug]

Wa😂s as àás

[@jonmaxton]

Ayumi-san! Best surprised ending ever! We have missed you. I was worried that we would never see your again. I'm so glad that you are back!

[@seseragistudio]

Well ... there is good/bad news here. She was 'back' for a couple of months, but her second pregnancy has now progressed to the point where this work is no longer appropriate (she's due in May). What you saw there was actually ... her last day here. She plans to be back in the future when the child is old enough ...

[@BlakeThePerson]

I've been watching your videos for many years and I have to say, this may be my favorite. I love the documentary style. I love the access we get, like getting low to see the shape of the keyblock, or the wide shot of where all the brushes rest. I love that the camera moves through the shop a bit. Would love more videos like this! It gives me an even better sense of what it's like to be there and work there.

[@lisagrantomd9877]

Yes, this, precisely. It feels like we're part of the family because now we have a sense of the space everything happens in.

[@GallonMilkProductions]

i love seeing all the "boring" and daily life steps within the shop. It makes me appreciate it more. I would love to see more about your shop members and their duties around. The shop member who filmed this, I would love to see how he makes blocks and keep the back of mokuhankan so tidy and well organized

[@leonblum816]

When Dave uploads, I like before I watch.

[@davidg6395]

Same

[@frank8953]

​@@davidg6395 Same here

[@GreatArtExplained]

A brilliant clear explanation of the woodblock printing process. Thank you!

[@tonywatson987]

Really good to see this in-depth style of documentary, step by meticulous step, seeing the colours build up to the final product. I did notice you omitted to mention the tilted workbench, falling away from the worker - very ergonomic, just like the old washboards in a pre-machine laundry. The chat with Suga-san was very interesting, Cameron-san asking very pertinent questions. More like this, please!

[@brandons2411]

By far my favorite print. These and your actual carving vids are your bread and butter. Please do more of them!

[@zatoichiMiyamoto]

Best cultural channel? Check Best artisanal channel? Check Best asmr channel? Check Yes, this is so many levels of good.

[@TheJoeBozz]

Great content as always! I’d be curious to see David’s Choice #12 with a twist. Maybe place prints in a pile and just pick one and go with it off the cuff no prep. You’re so passionate and to see you truly explain sometime as if someone came into the shop and asked “What’s that?” Could be fun for everyone! Sending love from Canada!

[@velrockartminiatures]

I was lookin for something nice to watch or listen to while I work. Great timing :D

[@windmill1965]

Great commentary on the involved steps during printing!

[@VevoKIlledUtube]

Hello everyone! Be sure to follow Dave on Twitch if you would like to watch him live.

[@superbro3491]

DAVE: please ask Cameron to jump on the train and come in to read this comment... CAMERON: thanks for coming in mate, I just wanted to say you did a really good job on this video mate. Cheers mate, you can head back home now but please pass Dave’s phone to Suga-San before you go. SUGA-SAN: just wanted to tell you that you did a wonderful job and it was very interesting listening to your insights at the end. Thank you, you can give Dave his phone back now.

[@Mentatskillz]

"I will spend my whole life learning". Well said, Suga-san. We should all strive for this mentality.

[@lukeconner127]

Always puts a smile on my face to see Dave uploading to KZbin. Excellent content as always, hope you're staying safe!

[@xCARNAGE_ASADAx]

Your channel should, sorry, must be preserved and archived as a world treasure for future generations. Needless to say, your prints must be preserved and admire as well. Thank you for your hard work.

[@thaddeusheglin6966]

ok this is wild i JUST finished writing a book about a giant bird and this is the first video i seen of yours lol i hope this is a serendipitous sign gatta get the book edited

[@trentraymond9359]

This video was a good birthday present. Thank you.

[@guppy8073]

Your videos always help me sleep (although I love watching the visuals). Thank you so much!

[@SilverMoonyLuna]

Really enjoyed watching the process and the following Q&A was very insightful. What a great team!

[@woag2098]

I love how this is shot. Reminds me very much of older documentaries. It's so relaxing and informative.

[@severindusell2468]

When I watch this, all I can think about is how badly I want to learn how to do this! Since the new year, I've been gleaning what information I can from online resources (including Dave's own) about carving and printing, but it's no substitute for a real teacher and a real workshop.

[@seseragistudio]

Your best 'teacher' is going to be the experience itself; just get some simple tools (nothing expensive), and give it a try. There are _so many_ resources available online ... no barriers ... give it a go!

[@Liquid_Mike]

Awesome! so happy you're still at it, David

[@thlee3]

i wish david sensei was narrating

[@sittingstill3578]

He’s helping his staff develop their skills so he can pass the torch. Having watched KZbinrs develop over several years, they improve their narration substantially in as little as 5 years. I too enjoy David’s narration but this piece was a sign of all the good to come.

[@Duda-gk6jp]

thats awesome thank you for sharing it with us!

[@ethannorwood2810]

Such a beautiful process to watch. Thanks for the video (:

[@TheJessicat222]

I am so excited for this print! Love the video! While I will never be tired of listening to Dave narrate, I thought Cameron did a fantastic job.

[@henrytherabbit]

This is incredible. It's great how you captured the entire process and Suga-san's skills at work.Thanks for sharing so many great creations.

[@123Cheezus]

Always a joy whenever you upload Dave

[@Mojken_yakionigiri]

Westerners really sound so extremely nice when talking Japanese, it's really cute.

[@claytongoodall6370]

Hello again! 🙏🏼

[@nova-kane]

I love this print but how do we get one of these? I can not find it on the site

[@seseragistudio]

mokuhankan.com/subscriptions/koryusai.html

[@WhamBamBoozler]

Always a treat to watch the prints being made!

[@AlessioFangano]

I wonder if anybody already commented on the lint on Dave' shirt hihi Great work Cameron and Suga-san!! :D

[@seseragistudio]

I didn't notice that until after it was all up on KZbin. We'll have to blame my hair/makeup/wardrobe crew for slipping up (again) this time ... :~) And actually, it's not lint; it's a hole ... :-(

[@AlessioFangano]

@@seseragistudio shirt patching stream soon? :P

[@UloPe]

Really well done by Cameron. I still prefer Dave’s voice / narration style though.

[@teripower8597]

Wonderful! Thank you to Suga San, Cameron and Dave.

[@musicofforester]

Missing David's narration on this one...

[@jonmaxton]

I think Dave is slowly letting go of control of every aspect of the business. That includes the videos. While Dave can never be replaced, I think Cameron has been making huge improvements from his first videos. His narration has become more even and calming with each one he does.

[@seseragistudio]

It's not so much about 'letting go', as about sensible delegating and developing skills around the team. If we don't do more of this kind of thing, it will simply all come crashing down when I 'leave'. I'll be 70 this year, and it's just common sense now to have as much delegated as possible. Of course I will still be making videos myself, but from here on in, we will also see more that are being put together by the team. (And among those, is an entire new series of tutorials ... coming soon!)

[@musicofforester]

@@seseragistudio That does make good sense! Can't wait to see the new series regardless.

[@giosuetacconiartist-thepro4960]

Bellissimo.

[@OlivesD]

This is pure gold for someone who is researching the process of woodblock printing. Such precise and detailed information yet remains interesting and relevant throughout! Such an enjoyable video! Thank you!

[@accountnamewithheld]

It was lovely to watch Suga-san's infectious enthusiasm for printing. I'm really looking forward to receiving this month's print. Keep it up guys and girls

[@rancorlover]

You should try getting into youtube shorts, a way to advertise the main channel while it's still new.

[@susannesteenberg5636]

Just , WOW 🤩🙏

[@coleberry9827]

I wanted to leave a comment showing some positivity for bringing in new hands for video creation, but literally every comment was already showing support for it. So, I guess good work building such a talented staff and a positive community. You really love to see it.

[@MrSupersheep3000]

Really, really enjoyed this video. Well done to all involved!

[@trooperbulldog44]

Always a pleasure to watch these videos. Thanks Dave for continuing to bring us more woodblock printing magic!

[@ivanquintana8608]

It blows my mind how there are different woodblocks with different parts of the drawing carved in the exact spot.

[@heramann6916]

Don't mind me just helping with algorithm 😎

[@betmynamespookedyou4665]

NEW DAVID BULL VIDEO LETS GOOOOOO!!!

[@matthewsawczyn6592]

PBS needs to get in touch with Dave. Everyone would win

[@huzhuiwei]

Outstanding video on the process - and technical mastery - of Japanese woodblock printing. Many thanks for posting!

[@reptilejesus829]

when I am scared or feel unsure of where life is gonna go I return to this channel... always a good vibe

[@wrybreadspread]

Soothing and relaxing to watch. Painstaking, exacting, and repetitive to do. It strikes me that Edison's definition of genius applies...10% inspiration, 90% perspiration.

[@JJ-mx9lu]

Dave, make no mistake, we love the videos where you just talk about prints too.

[@SnoozerIIVMMXIV]

Long life to David Bull

[@Paul-ph7zb]

David, do you have any knowledge about the colors, or more precisely the source for the pigments, especially in historical context ? I can imagine that colored prints were very rare and probably awfully expensive due to the usage of pigments aquired by labour-intense processes. It would be extremely interesting to hear you talk about "the evolution of colo(u)r" some day.

[@joshabadie1431]

It was really cool to be able to examine my copy after watching this.

[@scotttaylor5284]

Ah ha now I know how to dry my prints properly thanks mokuhankan! I’ve learnt everything I know about making woodblock prints from Dave and the team over the years from watching and still learning I love it

[@rubensahak9178]

Hi David.Love you from Boston.I am an artist myself and do lot of graphic work and appreciate and cherish your deduction to wonderful world of Japanese woodblock prints.I know how it is to mess up a work.Can be frustrating.How you deal with block almost finished then you chip off an entire line by mistake or accident.Do you glue on wood then carve missing line or start all over which I can't imagine.Thank you

[@seseragistudio]

We can easily plug a block - here's a photo stream of one such repair job: mokuhankan.com/conversations/archives/2017/01/a_new_hasui_print.html

[@HarrIock]

This was one of the aspects I was most curious about, in regards to woodblock printing. Thank you for showing it so in-depth.

[@loathesome_pilk_drinker]

Awesome video... I completely stopped what I was doing to watch it. I loved the interview at the end. It really felt like a high-production tv show! Keep at it guys!

[@pameladaley955]

Cameron was fantastic! A nice change! One of my favorite videos - thanx!

[@trailerparksupervisor7046]

Any new videos coming?

[@86marco]

Thank you all for the hard work and the passion you put in what you do, above all David who managed to put so many people working together driven by the same dreams. David It is really an inspiration to watch you, I have been following you for a few years now and I really like the calm in your voice and the smiling of your eyes when you talk. Thanks again for sharing it all for free with anyone.

[@helioseternal2537]

Love seeing how the prints are made it’s always so cool!

[@IrishChef85]

This truly is an incredibly difficult and talented skill to be able to do this with such precision. And not to mention patience. Wonderful work

[@tuliptwostudios6516]

This is an extremely helpful video on just how wood block prints are actually printed! Hats off to the team. I will share this with all my friends who respect and follow Mr. Bull and his shop. Thanks so much!!

[@maluminas]

The new microphone sounds great! It doesn't have the high-pitched hiss of the old one. Great video as always!

[@isorokudono]

You're a gem Dave. Is it taboo for you to teach? My sketching for watercolor is ok. For rough natural shapes. Can I parle this into wood carving?

[@TheAssassin000]

Hi david, I saw you on a tv show lol XD keep up the great work!

[@flamindigo]

simply amazing

[@AwwhHex]

I don’t know how I became unsubscribed to your channel. I’m so happy to run into you again :)

[@RP-dv3pw]

You’re wearing the same shirt as the previous video. Cher would definitely unsubscribe.

[@Miles_Above]

I would love to see more Baumgartner Restoration style videos like this!

[@yanngie]

I love the care and respect given to both humans and prints.

[@masseyandcompanycpa4682]

I have read that Japanese prints can fade if framed. Is that so? How do you suggest that Japanese prints by stored? Can they be framed?

[@hombretropical3028]

Oh hell yeah

[@ryanboeding1318]

I Iike that brush technique of applying the paint. I am just starting with printing and I might have a cheap brayer but it does not spread the paint equally.

[@JohnPrepuce]

Aside from the pearlescent color, does a print look different from a high quality machine copy? I am just trying to find out if there is any benefit to getting a print instead of just from a color printer.

[@Kjca_1998]

Another chilled video for me to sleep to 💙 cheers dave!

[@PaulJHershey1]

With all due respect to this videographer, the printer, and the original artist, is the Japanese to English translation correct? I ask as this bird appears to be a Northern Goshawk.

[@likkertje00]

This is realy awesome. Can you recommend some good books to start learning about the culture and especially art?

[@yawobi5083]

I can sleep later. Lets get busy.

[@camillemessager7367]

hello, thank you , it's wonderfull, please, what kind of ink is used ? it's looks almost like jelly for the yellow,

[@dunawam]

Another fabulous explication!

[@txihypexs3013]

Amazingly done. Seriously need ur own show on bbc or pbs.

[@willtoulan]

Camera work and narration in this one is excellent.

[@GodsEvangalist]

How is the color adding part not just splatting all over the paper? And only going in the chosen area?

[@daylematthews]

What a stunning video. Just fascinating to see that skill and precision

[@Some_Cool_Dude]

This guy is like Bob Ross, except with woodblocks, chill to listen to

[@jamescorvus6709]

I keep missing it, What is that clear stuff they put on the block before she puts on the pigment?

[@Officeaccount3250]

So relaxing to enjoy and watch the process.

[@patrickbruno4122]

Was great to see the ladies in the shop in such high spirits. This reintroduction was a breath of fresh air! Thank you!

[@seseragistudio]

There is a downside though. What you saw at the very end of that video was Ayumi-san's 'last' appearance in one of these videos ... at least for quite some time. That was her last day here before leaving to have her second baby ... It's due in the first week of May, and we won't be seeing her again for a while ... 😢

[@patrickbruno4122]

Its sad to hear that. But also joyous at the same time. Thank you for the reply david! Keep up the great work!

[@mr-mysteryguest]

That's a really nice print. So much effort...

[@ahsanullahhasan6864]

আপনাকে ধন্যবাদ / বাংলাদেশ থেকে

[@Thaligamathor]

Yayyyayay

[@malaspalace]

Have u heard of the internet startup fake block?