Beginnings (part 1)
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- Опубліковано 13 сер 2018
- Another 'ramble' video from woodblock printmaker Dave Bull in Tokyo. This is the first of a two-part set that will cover Dave's early beginnings in woodblock printmaking, and focusses on the first prints he ever bought - a set of four designs based on the old novel 'Genji Monogatari'. They were designed by Okada Yoshio, and published by the Yuyudo Company in Tokyo in the late 1970s.
The images of the prints contained in this video are copyright Mr. Yoshio Okada. (People have been asking about how to obtain the book that I show in this video. The book has no ISBN, so I can't give you a definitive link, but the title in Japanese is 絵草紙 源氏物語 (E-zoshi Genji Monogatari), and it was written by Tanabe Seiko and illustrated by Okada Yoshio. Published by Kadokawa Shoten in 1979.
[Update: the four prints are now available to view in the Mokuhankan Collection here: mokuhankan.com/collection/ind...]
Dave's personal website (kind of old-fashioned) is at:
woodblock.com/front.html
His newer work with the Mokuhankan venture is at:
mokuhankan.com/
The famous Ukiyo-e Heroes prints can be seen here:
mokuhankan.com/heroes/
Dave streams many days each week over on Twitch:
/ japaneseprintmaking
... and there is a Patreon page at:
/ mokuhankan
Thanks for watching!
Imagine having someone like David Bull as your teacher at school i would have learned so much more, his passion is infectious.
I feel like this guy represents everything I am lacking in my life; culture, patience, and appreciation for subtle detains. Inspiring. Subbed.
couldnt agree more. Plus a pinch of inocent harmless sense of humour
The love of life? Yeah, I feel that way too. :/
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I hope y’all are doing okay man
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David are you kidding me? I could listen to you talk about buttering bread for 40 minutes!! So happy there's a new story video!!!!! 😁😁
Agreed. Just your voice alone is amazing, you combined with your story is AMAZING.
I love bread and butter. I'm up for this one.
ASMR
To be honest this story of how you came to be where you are in the world of Ukiyo-e could be a movie. It has everything! It has comedy, suspense, romance, action (I'm sure you could pretend to fight a monster or something). I smell an Oscar!
Agree
I'm very sure he did fight a couple of monsters, as we all have to at some point. By hearing him talk and seeing his progress, it looks like he's winning the fight.
When you pulled out the first print I said, out loud, "holy shit". That's how beautifully striking these are.
hōri shito
My mouth fell open. Not lying.
34:45
It was so shocking that it made internet explorer load fast!
But he said the face isn’t loved by some Japanese, I think I understand their thinking, they are different? They pleased me.
"The way we create light is by surrounding it with darkness". This resonates.
39:10 - This has hit me hard and I listen to this small section every day. Trying to fulfill a dream of my own, hearing this come from such a soft, gentle and warm soul, means everything. You are a talented man, David. I don't think you know how many of us come here just to see your work and listen to your voice. Please don't stop.
You're like a more personal Bob Ross that works with a chisel instead of a brush.
You're a true treasure, Dave, and though I just discovered you today, I've been binge watching you and you didn't bore me for a second.
You’ve also become quite popular amongst ASMR enthusiasts. Your voice is very relaxing and the content is so interesting.
@Smut Brush Dude your name is Smut Brush, you have no basis to denigrate anyone
Smut Brush blech how dare people relax everyone should use their energy to dislike things that don’t affect them like I do because I’m a fucking moron. Thanks for the input bud.
@@trahnettilhcs fuck typa name is Smut Brush😭
One of my favourite videos of yours David. Hearing about your journey as a developing craftsman is fascinating!
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Oh hey there, nice channel! Yay physics!
Simon Clark fancy seeing you here
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this video went really well with my daily dose of procrastination
I love to come back to these old videos after watching Daves year end review, it's so cool to see how much the shop has grown since these days.
Absolutely amazing! This passion of Dave's is exactly what made me go to Japan and visit his shop. Amazing.
I visited Japan last year before knowing of Dave. Found out recently he was 20 minutes from my hotel. I could kick myself.
Same here I visited in summer 2019
Please don’t apologize! We are lucky to have you telling us these remarkable stories of your life. Carry on!
Such a relaxing vibe. I had surgery recently and this is helping with my pain.
I honestly didn't think that I was going to watch the whole video but Dave is so interesting and the way that he speaks is so intriguing and almost has a calming effect to just sit down and listen to his wonderful stories. Thank you so much for taking the time to do another one of these videos. It really warms my heart!
I had the pleasure of meeting David at his shop earlier this year. Wonderful man. Will always be a big fan!
Absolutely Beautiful Prints...Inspiring story!
40 minutes ago y had no idea of this art, now im fascinated
David, you've planted the seed of wood working into my mind with your first story video I watched a long time ago. I truly believe you're a huge inspiration too many people such as myself to take up the craft in some form or another. (Japanese wood block prints or otherwise) These stories are a true treasure and a joy to listen to. I imagine they're quite difficult to create, but thank you for sharing them with us all.
Wow, 40 minutes flew by in a blink of an eye. What an amazing storyteller you are!
David you are a once in a lifetime gem! Thank you so much for this!!
I cried when I saw the first print. So beautiful.
This is truly some of the best content on the entire internet. Thank you so much for sharing, David!
Even your stories you carve out beautifully.
David,
Your looks and your voice and way of storytelling remind me so much of my father who passed when I was younger. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and passion with all of us! These videos bring me a type of nostalgia and peace that is so special to me.
I wasnt sure about this "youtube, I watched ONE woodblock video, why are you recommending more..." but this was great to watch.
Those 4 prints are stunningly beautiful ! The faces are extremely attractive to me.
I've been watching your Meaning(s) of Life video far more times than I would like to admit.
This is another amazing video to watch and learn about your life and passions.
Dave san the loving gaze you gave to that woodblock when you mentioned that 'That's it that's me, that is these things that we've got collected here and that's the story'
The passion in your face and the conviction in your voice is mind blowing.
Thank you ever so much for making these videos in between your busy schedule. I'm off to watch part 2 now.
This is so lovely. David's joy and appreciation for the prints is infectious.
Amazing story, can't wait for Part 2.
This passion of Dave's is exactly what made me go to Japan and visit his shop. Amazing.
Very enjoyable. This gentleman's enthusiasm is infectious.
There's no need to apologise David, you're doing incredibly important work and much of it you have to do yourself so you have a lot on your plate! I'm grateful for any video you manage to give us, and like this one they're always of the highest quality so it's definitely worth the wait :)
I enjoy listening and learning from someone who clearly has found their passion in life. It’s awesome!
Such an unexpected joy to have discovered your videos David. Have long been an admirer of woodblock prints - my father introduced them to me as a small boy living in Hong Kong during the 1950s - and during the past decade, as a retiree, have had the good fortune to enjoy several trips to Japan. Hearing your journey, seeing some of your treasures, exploring a little of the processes involved, has been so inspiring. Goose bumps territory mate! Many thanks for sharing. Look forward to viewing all of your videos (hope to download them too) and know the experience will be memorably wonderful. Love the way you teach and your enthusiasm is infectious.
Regards from a Down-under fan. Carl
I like your long stories, it’s how you tell the story, it’s not just the story that makes it great, if you want to tell it, tell it. Your fans will enjoy it
Aside from how interesting your story is one of my favourite aspects of this video and all of your videos for that matter is your delivery when narrating. It's extremely clear that you love your work and it puts a smile on my face every time I hear you share your love of woodblock prints
Dave I know you're busy, but can you do another "Dave's choice" it's a great way to spread knowledge about different prints. Thank you.
Great video David, its great to see you back here on UA-cam. I visited your shop around mid June, I was the British guy with long hair if that helps narrow it down, it was a pleasure to chat to you while I was there and will surely visit again when I'm next in Tokyo.
I have been waiting for your story video for so long! I loved every minute of it and can't wait for part 2! The print with the lady behind the curtain is mesmerizing! Thank you Dave for teaching us so much about woodblock prints. Arigato
All those stories about leaving the old life behind, finding that spark which motivates your life and embarking towards the huge unknown... It is so inspiring. Thanks for sharing your life stories!
I love these nostalgic videos. Learning about different cultures on the other side of the world 30-40 years ago is pretty cool. Keep up the great videos!
I usually wouldn’t watch wood carver videos, but I found David, and I need more David in my life.
I love how it wraps up at 33 mins... and then goes on for another 7 lol :) As always a lovely video :) Thanks Dave !
I am still rather new to your site, David and am seeing vids out of order. Must say, you have a beautiful obsession with these prints and their priduction.
I developed a liking fir them in my 20s and decades later, during a period of severe depression, a rediscovery of them and reading how they were made and why helped me back onto my feet.
I agree with you that these works rank among the most beautiful works ever done. They influenced the impressionist movement.
I am going to continue following you. You are a great storyteller.
The print of the girl in the red dress...just...wow. I got goose bumps every time I looked over from you to the print.
The others really aren't any less impressive. It's almost like they have an aura! I completely understand why you were drawn to and amazed by them.
Every time David bull uploads, it feels like heaven
Thank you, Dave, for this wonderful story. And the prints are indeed mesmerizing!
Superb. So enjoyed this. I’m hooked
I am watching this video at the time in life where I am deciding whether to quit that job in music shop and pursue my passion. Thank you David.
Greatness from small beginnings.
Print making for him even early was not a hobby but a passion and it still is.
I have come back to your channel and videos the full way through maybe three times now. It never gets old.
david this is why your prints have value. the stories behind the product is what people buy
This was amazing! I could listen to your stories all day!
Can’t wait til the second part!
Thank you!
Fabulous David, such a pleasure to hear these stories.
Awesome profile pic
Nothing makes me happier than listening to someone speak with passion on pretty much any topic. This was inspiring. My passion is crochet and my partner and I are somewhat aimlessly adrift right now. We like to create things, but right now it.doesn't pay the bills.
I like when David swears LOL
when did he swear?! :O
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You are seriously a modern day Bob Ross. You need to list your videos under ASMR and unintentional ASMR.
Because, damn. Tingles for days. 👏👏👍👍
this is a weird part of youtube i've stumbled into but i am not disappointed
I dub thee, woodblock bob rose!
Jk, but you have that energy! ^^ you got me interested in woodblocking! And I’m having fun learning a new medium.
These prints are simply stunning. Especially at 18:00. Wonderful video.
To have those amazing prints and then to own the blocks. What a fantastic story.
Inspirational stories from a wise man. Thank you for sharing, Dave. Looking forward to Part 2!
I love how passionate you are about the history of each wood block that you receive from prints that you admired and you own them. 👍🏼
LOVE these longer videos! Thanks so much for posting!
Such a fascinating story can't wait for part 2, I love how your passion for what you do comes shining through
I love, love, love these kind of videos. I love hearing stories. Especially when those are stories of the beginning of a person's career. Great video
As soon as you said you were going to do another story-ramble video, I actually started pumping my fist in celebration. Haven't watched past that, but I know it won't disappoint. Thanks for uploading again, the work you do is very special and I'd like to visit your shop someday when I get the chance to visit Japan.
Well it didn't disappoint. Cool to hear that you've played sax as well.
I could listen to those stories for ages......thnx a lot Dave
Thank you for taking the time to share this with us, Mr. Bull...
What a treat Dave, thank you for this video! I love to hear about this. Can’t wait for pt. 2.
Awesome content!!! I have found that all the best Real informative UA-cam channels is to find the one that don't stuff them full of 'commercials'.
Very much respect from Vancouver 🇨🇦🤞🏼🤞🏼
Absolutely love your videos. Your enthusiasm is contagious. Keep up the great work!
Love that set of prints, beautiful and mesmerizing.
Your videos leaves a deep impression in me every time I see.
Thank you for your wonderful work.
Such a great story and a grand story teller. Thank you Dave!
Always love the fascinating ramblings, looking forward to part two. :)
Thank you for another fabulous start to a wonderful tale!
Bonjour et merci, the prints are so amazing I want to cry! Thanks a lot. Beautiful journey.
Great to have you back David. As always, a very interesting and enjoyable watch.
Mr. Bull, by this time, you may not come back to see my comment. Still I would like to give you a solute. Your zest for Japanese Kiyo-e is really contagious. Wonderful story! So inspiring and the end part made my eyes wet. Thanks for sharing with us.
This was beautiful! You’re a fantastic storyteller, thank you for making these videos.
Thank you for making this video! It's a joy listening to you talk about printmaking with such enthusiasm.
Thank you David! You encourage me to go to the workshop everyday with no more pretension that learning and learning 敬意
this video was fantastic! I had watched the other rambling videos of yours at least dozens of times and im happy to see that more videos like them are coming our way keep up the great work.
What a treat! Seeing a new video of yours makes my whole week so much better!
David Bull who rediscovered woodblock printing, colour mixing, use of rice binding, competing with Japanese style patient, the craftmanship of his own to add to Japanese tradition. David Bull is a treasure trove of wood carving for learners of this demanding craft. Stay Blessed David Bull! 7 10 2020 Azhar Latif
This was both beautiful and absolutely fascinating. Thank you.
A great pleasure to meet you again It is true as say Shawn Johnson you are a fantastic and passionate storyteller and a MASTER in this very difficult art of wood engraving !!! So thanks for all !! merci beaucoup David
Gorgeous prints, great stories..and you swore!
David I absolutely cannot stop listening to this video and part 2. You're an inspiring man. Hope everything is still going well for you.
Thank you for sharing this synopsis of your evolution. Very much looking forward to viewing part two.
Amazing video, beautiful prints, beautiful, soothing storytelling - so inspiring too, I love traditional woodblock prints. Thank you David!
Thank you for these videos Mr. Bull. I frequently watch your videos in the background while working. Your voice is soothing and relaxing. It’s a big stress reliever and allows me to actually focus more. Consequently I’ve learned more about wood block carving and printing that I never knew I had an interest in. Thank you for your videos. I could listen to you tell stories for hours.
You sir, are an absolute gem of humanity. Thank you for sharing your story. I look forward to part two and any other stories you call share with us all.
Thrilled to be watching you again Dave! Looking forward to part 2 🤗
Pure Magic. Thank you for sharing your skills, your art and your wonderful stories. You are inspirational!
This was really inspirational. You always have me by the edge of my seat listening to your stories. They get me so motivated.