Nov 30, 2023
It’s been said before, yet I feel it’s worth repeating that
when making mokuhanga, you don’t make it alone. So many people
influence us that it may be difficult to pinpoint who or what
impacts our creative lives the most.
In this episode of the Unfinished Print I speak with mokuhanga
printmaker Hellory. Based...
Oct 31, 2023
As a collector of mokuhanga, I am constantly exploring the
reasons behind my love of collecting mokuhanga and why I make it
and educate myself about it; it seems to be layered, even for my
modest collection. So it is always fascinating to speak to someone
who has been collecting for many years, with a deep...
Sep 30, 2023
A few years ago, I was recommended a book called Evolving
Techniques in Japanese Woodblock Prints. Written by Gaston
Petit, it was a new book for me. Going through it, I realized how
forward-thinking it was; even though it had been published in 1977,
its instruction is still relevant today. It was fascinating
how...
Sep 11, 2023
When making mokuhanga and producing The Unfinished Print, I have looked towards various online tools for research and inspiration. One of these tools is ukiyo-e.org. A Japanese woodblock print database which collects and archives woodblock print collections from around the world.
John Resig is the chief software...
Jul 28, 2023
Creating mokuhanga can be a long journey. One reaches milestones within their artistic life where decisions are made, and questions asked. Can I do this for years to come? Does it make financial sense to continue working on making prints? Do I want to make this my career? Can mokuhanga sustain me financially,...