Japanese Woodblock Printmaking

Japanese Woodblock Printmaking - Tokugawa Tea Bowl

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This is the next in the series of videos that show our printing process from start to finish. It's a bit of a different type of image from our usual ukiyo-e prints - this is a reproduction of a Meiji-era print depicting an old tea bowl. You will see our young printer Rei-chan work through the stages of printing, followed by a slide show of the steps ...
The print is available in our catalogue here:
mokuhankan.com/catalogue/0275...
Our website:
mokuhankan.com
Our Twitch stream:
/ japaneseprintmaking
Our Patreon campaign:
/ mokuhankan
00:00 Introduction
04:29 1/17 - Background (First Impression)
06:12 2/17 - Background (Second Impression)
07:37 3/17 - Key block
08:52 4/17 - Bowl Background
10:15 5/17 - Darker Bowl Background
11:28 6/17 - Bowl Bottom Gradation
12:45 7/17 - Gradation to Darken the Bowl
14:38 8/17 - Reddish Gradation Inside the Bowl
15:57 9/17 - 2nd Reddish Gradation Inside the Bowl
17:26 10/17 - Blue Wave Pattern
18:18 11/17 - Dark Brown Speckling
19:14 12/17 - Dark Brown Crescent
20:07 13/17 - Yellow in Upper Chipped Section
20:38 14/17 - White Wave Patterns
21:27 15/17 - Shadows at Bottom of Bowl
22:32 16/17 - Subtle Scratches on Sides
23:35 17/17 - Inner Darker Background
25:17 Slideshow
27:10 Wrap-up

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@santiagogomez-vo3it 4 жыл бұрын

Have anyone noticed along of all of his videos, he speaks like a professional, no cuts on the video, proper pauses, like he knows exactly what to say, that is something that deserves appreciation nowdays with KZfaq videos, love u David keep up the magnificent work!

@eppisgood 4 жыл бұрын

I have very little interest in woodblock printing but his cadence and voice is quite pleasing to listen to.

@GlassesnMouthplates 4 жыл бұрын

Two of my friends went to his shop for print parties (on two separate occasions) at his shop in Asakusa. Both of them stated that Dave really is an excellent storyteller with a great and friendly charisma.

@santiagogomez-vo3it 4 жыл бұрын

Glasses&Mouthplates i can’t wait to go to Japan and visit him at the shop, could listen to this man for hours

@bdpyne Жыл бұрын

Great observation.

@Igelme 4 жыл бұрын

insane camerawork on this one, Dave.

@Noxturne09 4 жыл бұрын

David, almost four years ago you uploaded a video remembering Ito Susumu, and in that video you mentioned the desire to make another video passing on his fine hair carving techniques. In the event you've found yourself too busy, or might have even forgotten, I'd like to request that video at the very least be added to the videos you intend to make - definitively - so that Ito-san's knowledge may be passed on for young learners of the future. If you intend to make this video already, excuse my request, but thank you nonetheless for reading it. I hope you have a good day, and are staying safe during the spread of the virus.

@seseragistudio 4 жыл бұрын

Funny that you bring this up just now, because on a couple of occasions in the past couple of weeks I have done live streams on our Twitch channel doing just this - carving fine ukiyo-e hair! Those videos are now gone from the Twitch replay system, but fans have been preserving those streams over on this KZfaq channel: kzfaq.info/love/JW2gIqPFnrm3SQbTs31QWQvideos It usually takes them a bit of time to get each stream uploaded, but if you watch for the streams from March 29 and April 1 (soon to be uploaded, I guess) you will see/hear a discussion of this kind of carving. Thanks for the concern!

@louisejustlouise1291 3 жыл бұрын

David Bull is the Tokyo Bob Ross I could listen and watch for hours. Thank you for uploading.

@brainfornothing 4 жыл бұрын

Mr. David Bull : I received a month ago "The Great Wave" and, today, just a few minutes ago, I enjoyed it, again, under the sunlight. It's breathtaking ! Thank you, David, for this incredible piece or Art ! Take care and be all happy you can !

@wrybreadspread 4 жыл бұрын

It's a multifaceted video. Unwrapping the blocks is like an unboxing video. Prepping the block by applying the pigment & overlaying with the paper imparts a tactile ASMR effect. The gradual morphing into a finished print is a fascinating visual study from crude to completed image. It's culturally enlightening.

@mrscottcheek 4 жыл бұрын

Praying for your safety throughout this difficult season. Thanks for sharing your work and stories!

@lobsterboy9784 4 жыл бұрын

You are the Bob Ross of wood carving

@333Judy333 4 жыл бұрын

I can't even express how much I enjoy your videos. The beauty of the finished product is quite impressive, but the PROCESS is absolutely fascinating! WOW! Thank you for sharing this wonderful art with us al!

@ChrisMJPN 4 жыл бұрын

The amount of detail in the finished print is truly fascinating. Excellent job, Rei!

@InshushaGroupie 4 жыл бұрын

This man is a fantastic populariser of his expertise; it's very rare!

@BlackAperture100 4 жыл бұрын

In my last visit to your shop I mentioned that I really enjoy tea motifs and simple, tranquil designs. This chawan is no exception! I love it! Thank you so much for taking the time to show the process of how it's made and explaining about it.

@mju135 4 жыл бұрын

I've waited for years for this print to be back in stock. It's my favourite print in your collection. Ordered.

@containercore6832 4 жыл бұрын

Always happy to see your videos and learn about the art and history of printing :)

@aristopleb 4 жыл бұрын

Always loved his low-tech, high-touch distinction

@GlassesnMouthplates 4 жыл бұрын

It's beautiful when you see the finished art piece, it's even godly beautiful when you witness the step by step procedure on how that art piece gets finished.

@craigsnyder4105 4 жыл бұрын

You are a true master of carving! You are also very blessed to have amazingly talented printers committed to working with you to create prints that will surely be admired for many decades!

@yamtaztiik 4 жыл бұрын

Hope u doing ok with all of this corona virus, waiting for update.

@elizabethh1720 4 жыл бұрын

I came here looking for an update too. Please let us know you all are okay.

@MrDyl666 4 жыл бұрын

@@elizabethh1720 hes been on twitch recently so I think hes ok

@RoseKindred 4 жыл бұрын

I love the history and respect you show this art form. I honestly wish I was capable of doing it but I have learned a lot watching your videos. Perhaps one day I could use technology to help me make a print, won't be the same as yours but it is something to shoot for.

@marckahn5049 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! Rei-chan certainly has the touch!

@marcthomas3343 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work Rei, what incredible skill! And well done to Cameron for such great camera-work and editing. Thank you all for a sublime video!

@arachanine 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve missed you Dave

@sajinkahnalt 4 жыл бұрын

STOP THE PRESSES! DAVID BULL JUST UPLOADED (Pun very much intended)

@sexycavetroll2788 4 жыл бұрын

One of the few channels I watch as soon as I can

@xqqqme 4 жыл бұрын

David, I have come to your videos only in the last few weeks and, while not a total stranger to Japanese wood block printing, your videos have provided by far the "deepest dive" into the history and the techniques of the craft. One thing puzzles me and that is how the brushes that are used to spread the pigment around don't "load up" with the ink. Even if only minimal amounts are necessary and even if the paste helps spread it evenly, one would think that at some point the bristles would have picked up enough to need cleaning...if only to keep the brush effective, to say nothing of the cumulative "muddying" of the colors and the possible transfer of that residue to an otherwise pure color.

@eggy68 4 жыл бұрын

The amount of detail achieved here is just amazing. Seeing the skill and effort required to pull it off helps me understand the stylistic decisions woodblock printers made/make. Thanks for the stunning work!

@pameladaley955 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much. I am a woodblock fan of many years but this is the first time I have seen the process. I am so impressed - and soothed.

@adamwest8711 4 жыл бұрын

It must have been quite the challenge to create those wood blocks! These videos show just how much skill the printers require to make the most of your hard work, although I imagine your hands must itch to take over every time you see them working.

@Madlocust1985 4 жыл бұрын

And again a beautiful very insightful video about this traditional Japanese printing process, a must see for every one who is making or collecting Japanese woodblock prints, thank you Dave, Cameron and Rei for making this video.

@howied2829 4 жыл бұрын

This just made my night!!!

@truufinator 4 жыл бұрын

That is a ton of work. I'm starting to really appreciate the work that goes into these.

@leekenkun 4 жыл бұрын

Rei really did a good job

@lisagrantomd9877 3 жыл бұрын

So concise and detailed, so simple, and yet so brilliant.

@teresakuhn7062 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, as a ceramist I love also japanese ceramics! Ordered!

@fonno_ 4 жыл бұрын

So stoked for a new video! Thanks David!!!

@primak3655 Жыл бұрын

Look at how fine those lines are on the bowl. amazing how come she sometimes uses a 2nd sheet of paper before doing the pressing...but other times doesn't LOVE that blue pigment. gorgeous.

@sean... 4 жыл бұрын

thank you David and the whole team, great video, beautiful art, I learnt so much watching this :-) xo

@cbrudder84 4 жыл бұрын

This is easily my favorite. I have wanted to order many prints, but this one was the no-brainer. Perfect

@jeevesosiris 4 жыл бұрын

Fell asleep listening to this. So relaxing

@rancorlover 4 жыл бұрын

Dont listen to psychobadger david. This channel is more original than anything he could ever do. That alone is hard for the youtube community as a whole.

@TheIainCollier 4 жыл бұрын

And how exactly do you know what I could do ? And how exactly is attempting to take the credit for restructuring a dying craft original ? If his business was even slightly successful, he wouldn't need to keep trying to promote it on KZfaq ! As Ive stated before, a very strange, deeply creepy and extremely sad old man with a Japan fetish.... Still..all his fan boys seem to enjoy his coloring in.....sitting in your mothers basement, watching his channel, playing with your wood .....

@rancorlover 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheIainCollier actions speak louder than words, and all your doing is repeating yourself at this point. You keep saying he is stealing art, yet I'm hearing no complaint from the nation of japan. In other words they are proud of what he has been doing. His business has only grown exponentially, and not just because of youtube. Who are you to say what he is doing is wrong when he has the high ground of success and stability. Unless you can say the same for yourself, you have no right to say otherwise. Because right now your nothing but a wandering video surfer looking to get thrills by causeing an unnecessary scene in the comment section.

@chardymacdennis3605 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheIainCollier why are you such an awful person? My god, how sad and unsatisfying your life must be. My condolences to your mother

@desotaku5202 4 жыл бұрын

@@rancorlover wait, so he thinks "printing" is "stealing art"? This is one of the dumbest things I've heard all month

@octodoodle 4 жыл бұрын

Psychobadger ok calm down there neckbeard, you might spill your Mountain Dew

@DuneDemon8 4 жыл бұрын

Bob Ross of wood block prints

@DrFrige 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah... that is a spot on accurate description. Love this channel

@davidabenza2039 4 жыл бұрын

DuneDemon8 what an idiotic comparison. just because of the voice. Please listen and understand what you hear

@DuneDemon8 4 жыл бұрын

@@davidabenza2039 oh... look... we have a little troll here... well, he needs a little friend, lets paint a little bridge over the troll. There... everyone deserved a friend...

@DrFrige 4 жыл бұрын

Just the voice? Is that all you hear? Not the passion for the art and the descriptive nature? Hmm.

@davidabenza2039 4 жыл бұрын

@@DuneDemon8 What the hell are you talking about? David himself has showed very little appreciation for those who compare him with Ross. He said specifically he doesn't identify with him. He has a knowledge in carving, history of carving, techniques, materials that I, frankly have never seen in the videos that I have seen from ross. Ross is always the same thing, for me quite dull, but is just my opinion. Dave's crafts goes far beyond that. His carving is, for me, an exquisite touch of art, wisdom and delicacy that I don't find in Ross, at all. Call me troll, just because you don't agree with me shows very little of your communicative skills, if any.

@fabriziodutto7508 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! An outstanding achievement!

@frogz2267 4 жыл бұрын

Happy to see you back Dave

@awldune 4 жыл бұрын

Very enjoyable as always

@howied2829 4 жыл бұрын

Love the videos Dave! Keep it up.

@yasurikressh8325 3 жыл бұрын

My art teacher taught us the basics of making prints like these. Just realising how much she had actually taught us in her classes makes me respect her work more so than I did at the time. They say you can measure the quality of an eduction by looking at what is left after what has been taught is forgotten. I can remember her lessons in much detail so what ought I make of that-

@bobhauser3833 3 жыл бұрын

Spectacular video and what a good glimpse of the skill required in only one part of the process. Many thanks!

@maryrichardson8790 4 жыл бұрын

I love this one! It's so pretty, and lots of detail. Thank you for showing us what you do, I really appreciate it.

@b_aleman 4 жыл бұрын

Truly fascinating

@datfrump7861 4 жыл бұрын

It’s 1 am and I should have been asleep a long time ago but I love all of these videos so much I can’t wait until tomorrow 💜

@WindHashira 4 жыл бұрын

Have a great Tuesday :)

@genekwagmyrsingh9433 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a collector of unglazed Japanese pottery. If i can manage to find ukiyo-e of pottery I will be in heaven!

@mahnli 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing! Thank you for the video!

@thomasduran325 4 жыл бұрын

That was spectacular ❤️

@DanielNevilleDSouza 4 жыл бұрын

amazingly relaxing

@Yen486 4 жыл бұрын

wow, this is the art, just a simple bowl, the mundane object became so beautiful and special thing

@genekwagmyrsingh9433 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure mundane is the right word. It probably was only ever seen at a tea ceremony, which is a pretty sacred space.

@Yen486 4 жыл бұрын

@@genekwagmyrsingh9433 Yeah, agree. I mean I tried to see the picture without any historical background, it's just a bowl which exists in our mundane life. And it's just beautiful.

@leesponenberg5907 4 жыл бұрын

What a good day...thank you😁

@duelmusic1544 4 жыл бұрын

Loved the video David! Hope you're doing well 😊

@genekwagmyrsingh9433 4 жыл бұрын

Yakimono are my true passion, so combining two of my interests like this was incredible. I wish more prints were about pottery!

@stevemanutd82 4 жыл бұрын

David your a inspiration. Your enthusiasm about wood block printmaking has made me want to follow my dreams in taking up photography as a profession. Keep up the good work!

@tomburns5231 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely to watch and learn from a real pro! I would love to come and work there one day ..

@ljjlander1 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you!

@spaceyoyo6721 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice job and nice to see too ! :) Thanks.

@luffyuzumaki9365 4 жыл бұрын

David thank you for your craft and for sharing your videos! This is one of my favorite channels, cheers from Spain.

@BushidoBlogger 4 жыл бұрын

So cool!

@prizm2807 4 жыл бұрын

Mr. Bull, I hope you can look at your work and even have the hubris to accept and acknowledge the beautiful legacy your currently building and will one day leave behind. Bless you and your work.

@futuristica1710 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

@jrlakin370 4 жыл бұрын

A new video! 👍👍😄

@KokoroInt 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@hohoey9823 4 жыл бұрын

I missed my man David Bull, awesome to see ya again!

@aquelpibe 2 жыл бұрын

What I find most astounding is the thinness of the contour lines.

@JudahMusicArchive 4 жыл бұрын

Love you from Vietnam

@oe542 4 жыл бұрын

Dislikes are from people who ate the starch paste.

@Seethathunter 4 жыл бұрын

haha!

@cholulahotsauce6166 4 жыл бұрын

😂

@DirtyRobot 4 жыл бұрын

How the hell do you find people that can do this or want to learn how to do this? Then out of those people how do you manage to get them running at a high skill set for the feel? It's not the standard career choice for most Japanese and even then, is a very specific direction. Anyway. Great job on creating a place where these people with a gift can find a way to do what they love doing. A place where they can keep alive a way of production that would surely die a quick death in today's media driven society without the passion of people like you.

@milosmilojevic7721 4 жыл бұрын

First LIKE and then everything else 👍 !

@genekwagmyrsingh9433 4 жыл бұрын

28:27 Touch is a huge aspect of why I love yakimono, so it doesn't surprise me.

@Faramik2000 4 жыл бұрын

huh so that's how those prints are made. Now I know where the woodblock from the name comefrom

@judgestrix5106 4 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate skilled Craftsman. In this digital age any and all hand made crafts are a dying art and I'm glad people like you and your staff are keeping tradition's alive.

@coloradodafronteira 4 жыл бұрын

I have a question I've wanted to ask for a very long time, if David cannot address it I'd appreciate it if anyone could. I'll take the example of the 8/17 - Reddish Gradation Inside the Bowl. She puts the pigment on the block at 14:51 and then spreads it with the brush. I have a feeling that for as perfect as the carving was, there is always a little bit of pigment off that area, around the edges. With that in mind, at 15:27 she places the print to finish that section. The force applied during the movement of the rubbing pad at 15:30 seems reasonable and I don't understand how the result is so perfect exactly where it's supposed to be. How can you avoid the leftover pigment around the edges of the carved area? Is that pure hand technique? Or did I misunderstood the process completely? I've seen this several other times with even smaller areas, like the 12/17 - Dark Brown Crescent. I always find intriguing.

@featherwhisperer 4 жыл бұрын

My understanding is that the wood around the area where pigment is applied is carved away so that it’s on a lower level and doesn’t touch the paper even when it’s being rubbed with the baren

@mangs856 4 жыл бұрын

I believe specifically for the question you're asking the answer would be down to the talent of the printer. He/she would make sure there is no excess pigment on the edge while brushing it on. I've only done this once, though, so take it with a grain of salt lol. Someone with more experience can confirm.

@mangs856 4 жыл бұрын

Oh, and lining it up correctly has everything to do with the registration marks that tell them where the paper is supposed to lie.

@coloradodafronteira 4 жыл бұрын

@@featherwhisperer I used to think that was the case, but the force applied still feels enough to get a little bit off. I'm more inclined to believe that the printer's skill can control that. But maybe I'm just overthinking this. Also the lining with the registration marks must be crucial as well.

@coloradodafronteira 4 жыл бұрын

@@mangs856 I'm more inclined to accept that it's in fact the skill of the printer. Not only about the pigment spreading but also with the rubbing where it's supposed to be. And yes, the lining with the registration marks definitely help! It could be that the area being printed and the registration marks are on the same level of height then.

@samatteb1 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You! What is the color of the first impression?

@matthewsawczyn6592 4 жыл бұрын

I'm curious, why aren't barens completely flat? Does the slightly bumpy coil surface help with grip?

@MargoGuryanFan1 4 жыл бұрын

Ah yesssss

@Rac00n 4 жыл бұрын

Oh I've been waiting for more videos. Are you still selling the extra small prints you got off the auction?

@samatteb1 4 жыл бұрын

Dear David, what colors were mixed to get the first and the forth impressions? Thank You so much

@1945jdc 4 жыл бұрын

I wish Rei-san would of said "hi".. maybe next time?

@seseragistudio 4 жыл бұрын

She is really - really - shy. Cameron and I would like the printers to be more of a visible part of these videos (interview, etc.), but most of them would prefer to remain in the background ...

@Behemothius 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Mr. Bull, great to get another video. I just realized that your Japanese version of Mokuhankan website (https :// mokuhankan . jp) looks beautiful. Any reason you don't translate it to english and replace the current one which really feels old and outdated? I figure it could boost some international sales.

@BvkkakeShogun 4 жыл бұрын

nice.

@stel1000 4 жыл бұрын

How do you sign the piece ? I saw some letters printed on the lower right corner. I would love to see a small video on how you sign your pieces

@franklle 4 жыл бұрын

Mr. Bull, so far as I hope you appreciate the comment, you’re a very cool person!

@darksetsuna5 4 жыл бұрын

I'm interested in knowing what the original Japanese title of the "Encyclopedia of the Arts of Japan" source in the description is to research this book. I couldn't find it by the English title given

@korokification 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I'm curious, is it easier to print twice instead of just mixing a darker pigment for the background?

@seseragistudio 4 жыл бұрын

Doing it once with deeper pigment is a tad more 'dangerous' - a single errant brush stroke can spoil the print. But doing it lighter - twice - means slight marks of that sort get covered up by the other one. And also, doing it with two passes leaves an impression with somewhat more 'depth' ...

@gregscott7304 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Are you guys in a new shop?

@Jedi-nt6jc 4 жыл бұрын

wow

@slashbat2375 4 жыл бұрын

Please woodblock print on my heart, thanks.

@DrFrige 4 жыл бұрын

Good Morning David, I recently started to follow your channel and fascinated with wood block carvings and paintings, You may have been asked this a thousand times so forgive me if this is redundant. Does the moisture of the paste and pigments effect the wood or grain that it may warp in time effecting the paintings?

@AlexaY82 4 жыл бұрын

In his video "Woodblock Print - start to finish full version" he mentioned that the wood expands and softens. They take into account the expected expansion along a specific direction in the grain and that dictates the direction of the pictures. Apparently there is also a grain direction in paper and that's also taken into account. And the wood softens too, which apparently isn't bad. In that video a section of the cherry wood was harder than the rest and the paint came out lighter there. Apparently that flaw goes away as more prints are made and that section softens. I recommend watching that video both for a clearer explanation and because it's very fun.

@DrFrige 4 жыл бұрын

@@AlexaY82 Thank you very much! I am trying to catch up on all his videos. This is some great stuff huh? His video came up as an ASMR video and I was like "Who is this guy?" and I got hooked on the art and process. Beautiful stuff. Thank you again!

@nnjanobody6083 4 жыл бұрын

i watch this to much third time watching it

@Acquavallo 4 жыл бұрын

🤩

@lucholden1774 4 жыл бұрын

Hi David looking to go to Japan some time next year and was wondering how much in £ one of the print parties would be. Huge fan

@ChrisMJPN 4 жыл бұрын

The print parties are great and only 2000yen per person. You can find more info and reserve a spot on their website: mokuhankan.com

@seseragistudio 4 жыл бұрын

Actually, just as a 'heads up'; the price of the Print Parties will be rising somewhat during 2020. It has been ridiculously inexpensive for 6 years, but given how difficult it has been to find (and retain) staff members to do these events, we are raising our pay scales, and that will have to be reflected in the Party prices.

@cdanielh128 4 жыл бұрын

@@seseragistudio Well worth it regardless of price. The chance to have hands on experience with craft people who are keeping a traditional form of art alive is a rare chance. Not many people I know enjoy outsiders into the actual process of creation. I can imagine it can become intrusive at times of heavy work load. In my city here in West Texas there is a community of artists creating art studios on the cheap. The one stipulation is one evening a month they must participate in the public coming and having access to view their studio and explain their medium of art. The community response while slow at first continues to grow and is now almost a tiny festival each month as people explore these places and enjoy food trucks and drinks. Thank you for sharing everything you do! Everyone there at Mokuhankan is changing lives around the world!

@secondsettweezer9884 4 жыл бұрын

aw yiss

@yeahiagree1070 4 жыл бұрын

A new David Bull upload.. Praise Jebus!

@TaraGraphic93 4 жыл бұрын

My god, thats beautiful\(*0*)/

@JL-wl1bg 4 жыл бұрын

Did the amount of photorealistic prints change over the different eras and genres of woodblock prints, or was it always generally avoided as being too costly?