Woodblock Printing Process - A Japan Journey

[@earthcarino5993]

Thank you for not adding music. So relaxing to watch

[@SunDevi1s66]

I like the music actually!

[@matheusmeliano]

True man!

[@lin_chu2576]

Right?? His voice is so calming too!

[@Agent-ie3uv]

​@@SunDevi1s66 open your own music tab then we DON'T LIKE jarring music on this relaxing video.

[@pinstripe7839]

It always amazes me how every subsequent impression is always perfectly alligned.

[@beruman]

look at the parts they cover with the metal tool (orange) those are notches to rest and align the paper. pretty clever method

[@pinstripe7839]

@@beruman Wait whoa! I thought that thing was just to keep the paper from touching the block where it shouldn't! That's brilliant!

[@dracoflame3921]

@@beruman Even still that it was carved to all perfectly lineup with all the other blocks

[@davidbaker9923]

Yeah, there really is a kinda zen about it.

[@matthewdecarlo]

IYeah lYeah Lou

[@ab-hx8qe]

It absolutely blows my mind how effortless she makes lining up the print with the block, and with how clean the final outcome turns out in spite of how messy the process looks to a layman. Honestly, it feels like watching a magic trick.

[@JedHenry]

I feel so grateful and blessed to design for your team, Dave. Suga-san and Cameron are wonderful people to work with!

[@seseragistudio]

We couldn't do it without you, Jed-san! Everybody here is very grateful for your skill at coming up with designs worth making into these prints!

[@genekwagmyrsingh9433]

Your Metroid print is ill my friend, my local library has a copy for lending that I often borrow.

[@seseragistudio]

How does this work? Where is this happening? I'd like to know more about it ... (not in a negative way; I'd like to encourage this sort of thing ...)

[@johnoleson3589]

@@genekwagmyrsingh9433 Wow. Don't think my local Indiana library has anything like that. Never thought to ask though.......

[@WhamBamBoozler]

I cant wait to get my hands on "Times Burn Bright" in September. Your designs are amazing sir!

[@xxnl510xx]

Omg this is like Bob Ross of woodblock yesss

[@Jake-dq2xw]

Block Ross

[@deeprince8856]

iidxfan hahahaha!!! ❤️🔥😂

[@cokonutraw8800]

Beat the shinigami out of it 🖌️

[@FirefoxisredExplorerisblueGoog]

Hey David, I wasn't sure where to post this so I'm just gonna put it here. I got the 2 prints I ordered last week in the mail today and instead of doing house chores like a responsible adult I've spent the last 5 hours thinking about how I'm going to frame them, what to save up for next, day dreaming and watching more of your videos. This is the first art I've bought for my home and it certainly won't be the last :). My thanks to you, Atsushi Kawai, Chiharu Kanai and the rest of the staff for bringing me the lovely Owl in Moonlight and At the Hot Spring prints.

[@deeboseph]

I think one of the best feelings is watching somebody who loves something so much that they have dedicated themselves to become great at it. No matter what the work is, when someone is at this high a level you can't help but respect it and have some of their passion rub off on you while watching. Inspiring stuff

[@Saundaz666]

Incredible process. How the paper is lined up perfectly on every impression is beyond me!

[@blindboymusic8262]

G_Star Think they have registration pegs to keep things even or some such.

[@illusiveman3325]

@@blindboymusic8262 marks on lower right corner, lower straight and upper straight&corner. Later two are just pencil lines that may be even be used as early as aligning sketch to cut the block.

[@ultraali453]

Yes, so effortlessly.

[@JT-zx2yb]

It's kinda strange to see him speaking English. I was like 'How could this craftsman speak English perfectly? Oh wait he's a Canadian'. I saw him several times on Japanese TV shows where he spoke only Japanese and explained the subtlety of woodblock printing, and I kinda forgot he was from a foreign country lol Much respect for David. He started woodblock printing at the age of 35 and yet his enthusiasm and dedication made him a great artist

[@AvengerDK]

I am also giving these prints an 11/10. Keep up the good work.

[@DeviprasadPatra]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/epasmXpugreFpdk Please click on this to watch the documentary on bagru/wood block print work

[@Agent-ie3uv]

I knew its the number of steps not quality rating but whatev 🙄🙄

[@Sonic-gy7kq]

Not only what he is doing is art, but these videos are art aswell.

[@JohnAmoss]

That used to be 'my' bench :-) Go, Suga-san! Absolutely right re: printing keyblocks after large colors to minimize bleed from dark ink- I've even printed the keyblock last. An important consideration IMO: I'd suggest that folks create proofs first to confirm registration.

[@LolaTarantula]

I wish this was my job! It looks very focused and peaceful with the repetition and has such a beautiful result.

[@jackquentin1950]

I kinda wish so too! I'm a bit of a neurotic so these types of peaceful, low stress jobs are perfect for me.

[@tiffany200227]

I loved this. The commentary, the art, the filming. Everything. Thank you for teaching me things!

[@randomuploaderguy]

This had me glued to my chair the whole time. Very interesting process, and this woman is quite an artisan.

[@kisuke7764]

I love how passionate you are about this job and how hard you've worked to be here. Good luck! 🙂😁

[@ultraali453]

This is beyond my expectation. I did not expect woodblock printing to be this intriguing.

[@artemisDev]

It's crazy how the artist does not even need any obvious effort to align the paper. She almost seems to wing it, but the alignment is perfect every time!

[@stankbuddha]

Thank you a million times over for making these videos! They are SO fun to watch this art is mesmerizing!

[@yaya804]

David's voice, his talent and story telling ability make this channel so wonderfully relaxing and interesting. I fall asleep easily but never on David 😍

[@Fadilanse]

I can't even paint that and you carve that??? that's humbling, and it's amazing

[@projekt6_official]

I absolutely love this channel. Dave, you, Jed, and all of your staff have a fantastic thing going with this channel and the art you create. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@jefaslb]

Again with great work, on the video but especially on the production of the print. Congrats to all Mokuhankan team :D

[@eggy68]

This was lovely. The power and precision of Suga-San's hands was a joy to watch.

[@mr.meeseeks8567]

5 seconds in and asmr hit me. Always love your videos Dave.

[@johnoleson3589]

Unintentional ASMR is the best.

[@johnmartinez7440]

I've no idea when I subscribed to this channel, probably through some KZbin recommendation/I love Japan. Love the videos either way!

[@Dizzinator2114]

I just learned about this technique today in my art history class , and I saw The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai, and was blown away that it was made by this technique so I had to see it in action… I am amazed and impressed with so much of this.

[@Madlocust1985]

Beautiful insightful video on how the traditional Japanese woodblock printing process is being done today, very comprehensive explanation, Cameron did a great job making this, thank you Dave !

[@normmcrae1140]

Beautiful work! I can only imagine how much work it took the carver to perfectly align EVERY single line in EVERY single plate! It looks like this style may have inspired Art Deco - the effect is very similar, although obviously this process would be much older.

[@jessholz3268]

Really nice the precision of the carver, the mastery of the artist to work on the painting....what a precision and of course the edition of the video...really nice....

[@pinkgoth6]

wow the color inside the lines matched perfectly with no overlay or missing space

[@RichPaulPrimero]

Just had to say I love these process videos. This one in particular is well shot and well explained. And of course an awesome print job! Fantastic.

[@rehanbegone6670]

So happy to see new content from your channel! Thanks for all the hard work you put into these videos!!!

[@NickVenture1]

Well done. Everything. I'll get wood to make a first trial. Just a single color. Inspired by this video.

[@tiggerhc]

Literally been following your journey from your experiences in Japan from years ago. I'm very happy that you have become a youtube presence in the modern age. Good stuff!

[@ThoseWhoDare]

I am so amazed to see this process of creating japanese woodblock prints. I have acquired some in Kyoto and later on internet auctions without being aware of the complicated process of the prints. Thanks for your educating videos 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@chenchemeng]

There's something really ASMR about this.

[@gabrielacorbera999]

Dear David and Natsuki, thank you for blessing my year with such an incredible video that has educated me on the woodblock printing processing in Japan. As an avid enthusiast for Katsushika Hokusai, you both have touched my heart to pieces bringing to light a 17th century process. Even the indigo blue in the Blue Sky Gradation, brought me back to the indigo in the Mount Fuji Series. Hope to visit you all in Tokyo in the future...Thank you so much.

[@allamaadi]

Wonderful. Blessed as always to see briefly into the world of Japanese printing through the work of you and your team.

[@dreams.of.dyeing]

I’m so glad KZbin suggested these for me.. you’re like the Bob Ross of carving and printing

[@Cheeseboiga]

i don't know how i got here, but the technique behind the art was something i thought simple until now. keep up the good work David, documenting art and history is crucial to the future

[@GlassesnMouthplates]

I'm always amazed on how the paper, despite being thin, will only pick up the embossed part of the block while completely avoiding any pigment residue from the leveled down sections. Truly it takes skills to work on the prints without tearing nor staining them.

[@TheMadisonMachine]

Absolutely beautiful. I love the color palette, and its simple shapes combined with subtle details.

[@arthurtheartist9126]

Had a great time finally visiting mokuhankan after watching your videos. It was a delightful experience and beautifully put together. I may have been a bit awkward in person lol, but I was very excited to meet you in person and see your work. (I’m Arthur from the US) Anyway, hopefully I’ll be able to swing by one more time before I leave, but again thank you very much and I will recommend!

[@marieb6016]

All of your prints are so beautiful, but this one is doubly so....like you have captured the essence of summer! Wonderful video as well, thankyou for sharing with us. such a captivating craft

[@Stick-a-fork-in-Gmorks-tort]

Is this Christmas? In July? Just watched a bunch of your videos before bed and woke up to new treasure. Thank you all.

[@dragonshadow1902]

To watch the craftsmanship adds so much to the final results. If I just saw the picture only, I would be eh, people in a field. But watching the work being done the final creation looks impressive

[@komitadjie]

I just stumbled across this in the past few days, I've never even thought that you could get this level of colour performance or detail out of a carved wood block print! I'd have sworn that picture was made on a high-end inkjet system, if asked. This is amazing, I love woodworking, but I'd never realized this kind of thing was possible. :) Thank you for the window into a very cool profession!

[@666Otomo]

This is so inspiring to watch. As a book collector of works by Hokusai, Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, Kuniyoshi and other masters, this is amazing! Thank you for sharing!

[@Radditz770]

The final pigment is a very blue blue and I like it a lot. I'll be going to Japan in Oktober/November with some friends, and I'll probably pop into your store during my travels. Not to say that to be remembered or anything, but rather that I'm looking forward to it!

[@AdnanKhan-le2lx]

Recently in history I study about Japan woodblock painting and now I see this awesome .

[@stevestruthers6180]

What a beautiful print, and a talented artist.

[@marionjoy9475]

I really enjoyed this video. This is an informative and professional process from start to finish. Thank you so much for making it available.

[@desdelsur86]

What a carful and pleasant flow to describe that awesome master craft. Thank you.

[@katjann2449]

More videos please!! Thanks for all this beatiful workshops! Hugs from Perú!

[@Fisk4life]

Such a beautiful and well edited video. Thank you for all you post.

[@davebanister6310]

Bringing such colors together is a melody. Tyvm

[@awldune]

Beautiful print here. This was a great series for Jed to show his artistic range without the gimmick of video games or pop culture.

[@stephmo371]

I've never seen printing like this. This is incredible. Big kudos

[@avmukher]

Awesome...can you share more about the wood carving and what type of inks are used.

[@pinballrobbie]

I have a couple of Japanese posters advertising upcoming theater productions from around 1850 showing Samurai action from the show.The colours are in the original vegetable inks.These are amongst my favourite possessions.

[@fisheatinweasel]

Wonderful! Cameron: It was so nice to meet you. It was an honor to have you in my garden. I hope you captured the dragonfly. I look happily forward to our next time.

[@cameronhilker2532]

Thanks for letting me drop by that day!

[@deeprince8856]

Such a calming voice. Great energy flow as well.

[@thornessa]

it's really cool how she places the sheet of paper perfectly every time

[@titaniumdiveknife]

David Bull. You are a great, a very great artist. God bless you!

[@bound2thefloor1]

I have never seen this done before! Very cool. I can't figure out the right term I'm looking for, but the colors look so "silky smooth"....!

[@genekwagmyrsingh9433]

Every David Bull video day is a great day.

[@debbiewicks5955]

Thank you for nicely illustrating how each element of the process works 🙏

[@RoseKindred]

Every time I watch one of your videos I want to give this amazing artwork a try. I have learned some interesting history along the way.

[@a.x.marcus4627]

Invaluable documentation of the process, thank you so much for sharing.

[@JEBavido]

It’s amazing how the color is picked up so completely she can touch the back of the paper to it when she flips it over without worrying that it will stain it. Or am I just not seeing it right from this angle, and she never actually touches it after turning the paper over?

[@Tine_of_Nice_Dreams]

Beautiful work and such a well made video to share the whole process. Thank you for putting in the effort to share!

[@hitokage4]

This was a lovely watch, as always. The piece itself is beautiful and the printing exquisite as always.

[@creatureencounters3897]

This channel is my new happy place

[@JoseDelacruz-wo7ne]

The gradation of blue real brought it to life❤

[@natew5544]

i like that slideshow at the end showing the transitions. thanks

[@sponge540]

During the elementary schools, we used these in our art projects which involved using Japanese art techniques. 10/10 would paddle my art again.

[@kuro_kishi]

日本的な木版印刷する方は素晴らしいです。 ありがとうございます。😊

[@ragtie6177]

Simply phenomenal. Loved this video. Thank you Andy for the recommendation. Subscribed

[@ReallyGoodBadBoy]

I love the new direction Charles Manson has gone in! Awesome show! Great Job Charlie! 👍

[@Mysterymelmoth]

Oh my god I love the the steps compilation at the end! the way the colors come in creates almost an illuion of parts of the print shiting and moveing!

[@ReeTM]

I really like the premise to the video, thank you for the narration, Dave. Great upload!

[@bryantsteury8910]

I seriously fall asleep while I'm learning. It's the greatest feeling.

[@OkieSketcher1949]

I enjoyed the video and I think I now have a better appreciation for the art and the artists. Thank you.

[@iiLouixie]

I am glad to come across this video. So beautiful to watch!

[@EddVCR]

I just found your channel today, and I’m thrilled by all your wonderful videos! I love Shin Hanga, and this step by step was so interesting to see. Please keep up the wonderful work!!

[@vampiremo193]

I had to watch this for my report and thanks to you, it’s almost done 💃🏻

[@fernandopagan4384]

Hi david your art is amazing but thank you for bringing calm and peace to my life this is very relaxing and therapeutic god bless you sir

[@DeviprasadPatra]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/epasmXpugreFpdk Please click on this to watch the documentary on bagru/wood block print work

[@JasmineStardes]

This is very beautifully done and explained! It's calm, but interesting and entertaining, everyone involved did a great job. I recently got a Utagawa Hiroshige picturebook, but it didn't really explain how the prints are made, so I got curious. Thank you for your video, and for the amazing artworks!

[@natasho4835]

I swear if it wasn’t for DAVID BULL absolute legend

[@RS-iv9rk]

quietly stunning! i loved every moment of this video. thanks for sharing this amazing process.

[@beretperson]

Thank you for another great video! I'm always amazed at how the paper goes through all that without any harm, in my hands it wouldn't survive the first step without all kinds of creases!

[@matteogazzolo1]

I wonder how the wood blocks were created, so amazingly precise!

[@KittenBowl1]

They’re all hand carved. We draw our own drawings (usually a scenery), then we transfer the drawing onto the wood blocks, each for different color using a transfer sheet, then we hand carve each woodblock. I’ve done traditional woodblock printing (I’m Japanese in Japan), but this one in video is modern woodblock. I made a calendar out of them. 12 drawings for 12 different scenery for each month (like falling leaves from trees for November month), 12 different calendar sheets for different months. It takes a long time to carve a woodblock by hand, depending on how large it is. I won an award for that entry when I was younger. I don’t usually enjoy drawings like paintings (found it boring), but I enjoyed carving woodblocks and to see how a print comes out as a result. I could recurve and touch it up if I didn’t like the result. I found it to be a satisfying process, and makes a very traditional Japanese art. I made several calendars for my friends and family.

[@alonsorojas3829]

Thank you for all the work put into making this video as detailed as it is, amazing!

[@Ysylla5]

I love the colors in this print.

[@clintwinchester4019]

This cat loves this stuff. I appreciate this.

[@henshaus]

Enjoy the process that you share.

[@I_luv_my_fans]

This is so clever. So precise. You sir are a master.

[@krsp420]

The gradation is fantastic. wow

[@kappapisigma1]

Wow! I will echo Pyro Night. I also came here after your video of your memories of Ito-san. I had no hesitation in subscribing. This is a beautiful image, and I really enjoyed watching the process. I wonder if you have ever considered a framed series of each stage of the process showing the evolution just like the slideshow at the end. If you ever do please remember me.

[@osvaldoks1006]

i straight up hit the vid twice to like it in my mind i was on instagram cool vid tho your videos always give me some nice asmr and i use it to fall asleep.