I started watching him a few months ago for the ASMR effect his videos had... fast forward to today, and I feel like i could start giving my own lectures on woodblock carving and its history. lol.
The crux of originality on these kinds of prints reminds me of the ship paradox: If you have a ship made out of 100 wooden boards. Say that every day you replace one board with a new one, perhaps because of wear and tear, the reason isn't of much importance. After 100 days, every board has been replaced with a new one, but you still have a ship. Is the ship with replaced boards the original ship? Is it new one? If it is not the original ship, at which point does it become a non-original ship? Take those old 100 boards of wood that the ship used to be made of, and make an identical ship with them. Is that ship a new ship? Or is it the original? Regardless a very interesting video!
Now... Every cell in your body is replaced every 7 years. Are you a new person every 7 years? Or is the real you flushed down in the septic tank and tossed out with the vacuum dust...?
Philosopher Trenton Merricks 'Objects and Persons' - There are no statues. Or rocks. Or chairs. Or stars. But there are microscopic objects arranged statuewise and rockwise and chairwise and starwise. Moreover, there are -- in addition to microscopic objects arranged humanwise -- composite human beings.
Before I came across your channel I had no knowledge of wood block prints. After a few weeks, and many video's, I find your insight and passion on the subject entirely enchanting. Thank you for these video's.
Please do not take this the wrong way but you are the new Bob Ross. I am sure I am not the first to make the comparison. You have a gentle, easy way of explaining art and I find your manner totally enthralling. Having only recently found you here, I have been watching your videos intently. Please keep making these and please showcase the art and how it is made. Thank you.
For a few months now, it has become a treat to brew some tea and relax in front of my computer with one of your videos playing. My job is moving me to Okinawa in early 2019, so be sure that I'll be making a trip to mainland to visit your shop in person shortly after =)
Seems to me all you need to say is the date the design was created, blocks were carved, and print was made (for example, 1930/1970/1970) The gaps between the dates says a lot, for example the difference between 1930/1930/2017 and 1930/2017/2017 is apparent :)
Loved this video David! Love the "confusion" --- and maybe I'll add a bit to it: When I ask if a print is original or not, I want to know if it was printed from woodblocks... if yes, then it's an original woodblock print; next, I ask, "When was it printed?" And that is enough for me to put it all in perspective... if it dates back to the 1800s, or 2010... it's all different. A concrete example: The print you are now working on, 蛸と海女, Tako no ama, will be, on my book, classified as an "original woodblock print contemporary reproduction" of Hokusai's work. Maybe this just adds to the confusion, but it's all pretty clear to me! ;) ... Fact is, I really just enjoy them... if it's aesthetically pleasing (design, carving, printing all show enviable skill,) then I could not care less if it's a woodblock reproduction or even a recreation (love your Hokusai's carp with embossed water waves, maybe even more than the original one by Hokusai!,) or if it is the "real thing" and 200 years old.
Great Video! One could possibly have two categories of "originality": Blocks and Printing For example, Blocks: Original 1870 Printing: 1870 Blocks: Original 1870 Printing: 1950 Blocks: Refurbished Original 1930 Printing : 2017 Blocks: Reproduction 2016 (of 1870) Printing: 2017 Blocks: Original 2017 Printing: 2017 The terminology for Refurbished Blocks could probably be changed, maybe Augmented would be more fitting? Restored?
I had this same thought. It's almost like "nutritional facts" but for wood block prints. I might make the following suggestion, that each print has a slip of paper for "authenticity" (many jewelry makers do this sort of thing): Publisher: [Original Name], [original published date] - (date could be the same as printing) Designer: [Name], [birth date - death] (left blank as necessary) Blocks: [original carver name], [date], Restored by: [carver name], [date] - (used only as needed) Printer: [printer name], [date] - (the publishing company's name could also be used in place of the printer as needed). Edition: First edition (listed only if it was a first batch) This might satisfy those looking for rare finds and present the potential buyers with more information as needed. For me, I find the works very beautiful and am not worried about their original character. Then again, I am not an esteemed collector.
Would be nice to see more Japanese woodblock printmaking techniques in Western art schools. When I took printmaking classes, the type of woodblock prints we made were of the more geometric variety. I think after watching many of your videos I will revisit woodblocks! Thank you for the inspiration and knowledge!
Thanks david, great explanation. just a little while longer and i'll have a few of these totally original prints on my mancave's walls, classy but totally thematic.
I had a friend in college from Japan. His family were print designers and makers. He used to go on for hours about the intricacies that go into printing.
Great insight. You may need to set up a tablet in the shop playing this video on repeat, so when someone asks the question you can direct them to watch the video.
hello David. I know your videos may not get the number of views that you may like, but I'm certain that everyone who sees your videos appreciate your knowledge, inside, forthrightness, and professionalism. I honestly think your videos will catch on down the line, but until that time, I just wanted to let you know that you have opened up a world to me that would traditionally be closed off. I think it is very likely that I will own a print of my own down the line, and enjoy knowing some details of work that went into it's production. Keep up the great work!
I have no problem with the view counts at this level ... If for some reason things 'took off' and we started to get 5/6-figure view counts on each one, I feel that I would lose 'contact' with the viewers ... Thanks for the feedback!
i would love to see more videos of you carving. i remember in one of your older videos you said you wanted to make a video on how you carve hair. i would love to see some sort of informational almost tutorial video on wood black carving like that!
Hey dave, I feel like the best way to answer the question of “Are these original” could be broken into 3 categories 1. Authentic woodblock prints, which would be as the name implies Authentic hand carved and printed prints. 2. Reprints, which would be prints that are not their ‘original’ print however a reprint produced of it at a later date. 3, Original prints, Prints you yourself had designed and carved, then printed, essentially your own work. Hope this can help you to explain it to people who come into your shop, Keep up the amazing videos!
I’m amazed that some of these block sets can last for decades like this. But as designs change due to block damage and repair, I think it’s safe to say the prints made with the blocks in their original forms are the true originals.
Amazing work. I love these videos and I have developed a genuine interest in this craft because of these clips. I think it would be great to see a video about the historical origins of woodblock printing. And incidentally, David, I think your glasses are in your shirt pocket, there!
I love these videos so much, I really hope I get the chance to visit the shop sometime in the next few years. Not to mention order some of the many prints on the website I have my eye on. Keep up the incredible work and videos!
David, I'm currently finishing my PhD research on Tourism and I have a subchapter dedicated to the discussion of authenticity. It was really hard to explain it. I should have just written the link to this video instead! Hehehe Thank you for your amazing videos and explanations.
I was combing through videos on how to get into wood carving and someone dropped the name David Bull.. and I've been lost for the last 6 hours straight.
I bet the initial confusion at least might come from the word 'print' in 'woodblock print' because 'print' in most many other handcrafted artistic mediums basically equates to 'copy' which, in a certain sense is very much true in that every woodblock print since the original is technically a copy of that original, but not a 'mechanically reproduced' copy necessarily, and instead a handcrafted copy as in the case of your shop. I didn't know about all the further nuances to whether a woodblock print is original or not in terms of being mixed and matched or from a long line of prints from the same publisher etc. Perhaps the best question to ask is - does it really matter if its original or not, can't we all just appreciate the artistry in front of us?
Not quite sure what to reply ... simply each color and pattern that you see is created by its own carved woodblock. Some are lighter ... some are darker ... in this case giving the illusion of actual transparency.
actually that one print you had of the "originals" is from a snes game called Chrono Trigger. I have seen some otheer prints that are right out of the game. Still nice to see it printed in this way tho.
Absolutely captivating. I've been listening for about a year, what's the best resource to buy a keyblock carving? Very interested, especially warped or split, I would love to frame and display one, regardless of quality.
I found your video today while searching for demonstrations of the entire woodblock process from artist design to final print. This video is very interesting. It seems the important thing about the question of being an original is it's relevance to the price of a print. As a consumer, how do I know the price is fair? It sounds like it would be easy to be misled and purchase a print that is not nearly as old as one thinks. Do you have a video about recognizing real value? Thanks!
very interesting. I had a suggestion for the prints that have the odd block that has been changed. When you look at some art these days in museums etc, a lot of them are refurbished, does this mean they are no longer the "original", no, they are still the original but refurbished to try and maintain the quality of the art work. Surely this is the same with your prints. They are still originals, its just that some parts have been refurbished for conservation. I hope that makes sense. it does to me, and maybe that is how you could explain it to your customers when they ask.
+David Bull These are just great. I would absolutely recommend including ASMR tags to your videos, it will increase traffic and help usher in a new audience. The sounds that come along with the production processes are very nice, and your voice and demeanor are quite pleasant!
I would think the prints, oldest first, would be called first editions, like a book. While you can't get a count of how many editions are made, it might take some confusion away.
We use only transparent pigment mixes. Lighter toned areas like that have that appearance because the pigment is applied lightly, and the paper show through more than the surrounding areas. mokuhankan.com/catalogue/DH41.php
The particular copy shown in the video is of course long gone. That same reproduction _does_ come up again now and then; I'm not sure if there is one currently in stock. Drop a note to info@mokuhankan.com and ask!
It's your genuine calm and focused demeanour that I personally find relaxing. Some people relax to the sound of rain. I relax to people's voices that flow like rain. Your speech patterns flow very nicely. Also, it's very pleasant to listen to someone speak about a subject they are passionate about. I never thought I'd be interested in woodblock printing. I just liked the sound of your voice, and I stayed. Thank you for the window into your passion David. Greetings from Ireland.
Probably getting myself all confused. But.. Seems that people asking about whether they are originals are making the mistake that a woodblock is a painting. But really they are an older method of mass producing an image for sale. So maybe it would be useful to say to people who ask that a useful analogy for the 'originality' of the print would be to think of woodblock prints as editions. In the way that a book can be a 1st edition or 2nd edition. I might be getting this all confused but that seems a decent way of quickly describing it. Every first edition is just as 'original' as the other and every 2nd edition is identical to the first edition it is just slightly further away from the initial printing.
I could see that the prints made from the original blocks could be called “originals”. If and when the time came that a block in the set needed to be replaced for whatever reason, and a mixture of new and original blocks are used, the could be referred to as 2nd generation, 3rd generation, etc. originals. Just my 2 cents.
That’s funny … I guess you just have to have as much information as possible for the buyer. I am about to do run of my first wood block prints lol I will keep records so to help those that find the prints some day lol
It's the Tsuchiya Koitsu design called 'Benkei Bashi' (Benkei Bridge). We sometimes have it in stock, but they usually don't stay long, so we don't have it on the website. Please write to me through the website if you are interested ... Thanks!
David, It's either an original, or a reproduction. Yes- they did modify the originals in the production process many times, but that must not be confused with the reproductions that were made afterwards.
The only original image is the land from which it was first seen by the artist. The artist then paints the image, it will be a copy of the artists eye... the artist gives the painting to a wood carver who copies the painting seen by the artists eye, who then gives to the printer to complete a copy of a copy of a copy seen by any passer-by who saw the same image in thier eye. For those who have never seen the original land, have seen it through the lense of another eye. ❤
Wait, so the prints get shipped to the us for the designer to sign, then shipped back to Japan to be sold, presumably to Americans who the prints are then shipped back to? Did I understand that correctly? Seems a little ridiculous.
How I'd say it: "They are not quickly made offset prints from a copy shop, if that's what you're asking; each one is inked by hand in the traditional Japanese block-print method. A set of high quality wood blocks, like the ones the masters made and we make as well, can make hundreds or more prints, and each print you see will have its own story about how and when it was made, weather or not it was printed from the entire 1st set of original blocks, or if some of the blocks were re-carved later. and if they were recarved later, by whom! The answer is more 'yes, they are original', than 'no'." Or, you could say "the only originals are the blocks" staring far off with a wistful look in your eye... and sound like an old wise man who belongs on a mountain (but that doesn't help you sell a print).
I started off watching because of your relaxing voice but now I'm genuinely interested in woodblock printing :))))
radicalsus right?
same here ... he has that Bob Ross feel to his videos.
I started watching him a few months ago for the ASMR effect his videos had... fast forward to today, and I feel like i could start giving my own lectures on woodblock carving and its history. lol.
Me too!
Same boat here! I’m now saving a bit every week so I can purchase one from his shop.
"Goodnight for now."
He knows.
Lol
About what? LET ME IN ON THE CONSPIRACY!
"Good night for now?" What are the communist chinese trying to stop him from making Japanese art?
@@COUNTERCOM he knows he is unintentional asmr. Relaxing us and lulling us to sleep
Mellow man mafia! Rofl..
David I'm always so impressed with your videos, insight and expertise. Thank you for taking the time to make them, they bring me much joy.
I could literally listen to you all day.
You could. UA-cam has a loop button.
The crux of originality on these kinds of prints reminds me of the ship paradox:
If you have a ship made out of 100 wooden boards. Say that every day you replace one board with a new one, perhaps because of wear and tear, the reason isn't of much importance. After 100 days, every board has been replaced with a new one, but you still have a ship.
Is the ship with replaced boards the original ship? Is it new one? If it is not the original ship, at which point does it become a non-original ship?
Take those old 100 boards of wood that the ship used to be made of, and make an identical ship with them. Is that ship a new ship? Or is it the original?
Regardless a very interesting video!
That is exactly what I was thinking, those are the Board Set of Theseus!
I was thinking the same exact thing and suggested he name them "Blocks of Theseus" prints
Now... Every cell in your body is replaced every 7 years. Are you a new person every 7 years? Or is the real you flushed down in the septic tank and tossed out with the vacuum dust...?
@@Grizzydan It's a great philosophical question :)
Philosopher Trenton Merricks 'Objects and Persons' - There are no statues. Or rocks. Or chairs. Or stars. But there are microscopic objects arranged statuewise and rockwise and chairwise and starwise. Moreover, there are -- in addition to microscopic objects arranged humanwise -- composite human beings.
4:08 David your glasses is in your front pocket -_-
This has been effectively & efficiently putting me to sleep for a good few years now. Cheers Dave I owe you
Still rocking this as my top asmr video in June 2022
These videos have a calming effect on me, and at the same time I'm very intrigued by the content. Thanks for making them. :).
Before I came across your channel I had no knowledge of wood block prints. After a few weeks, and many video's, I find your insight and passion on the subject entirely enchanting.
Thank you for these video's.
Thank you so much, David. You've helped so many people understand and appreciate these works.
When I feel like a Japanese wood block printing video, I always choose dave bull. Thank you
“we don’t make fakes, just happy little reproductions”
Darie // the bob Ross of woodblock printing
These videos are wonderful, you are an absolute treasure Mr. Bull!
Please do not take this the wrong way but you are the new Bob Ross. I am sure I am not the first to make the comparison. You have a gentle, easy way of explaining art and I find your manner totally enthralling. Having only recently found you here, I have been watching your videos intently. Please keep making these and please showcase the art and how it is made. Thank you.
Great effort to try and explain the complexity of 'original' with wood block prints!
For a few months now, it has become a treat to brew some tea and relax in front of my computer with one of your videos playing. My job is moving me to Okinawa in early 2019, so be sure that I'll be making a trip to mainland to visit your shop in person shortly after =)
Seems to me all you need to say is the date the design was created, blocks were carved, and print was made (for example, 1930/1970/1970)
The gaps between the dates says a lot, for example the difference between 1930/1930/2017 and 1930/2017/2017 is apparent :)
I really like these kind of videos. Please more about the printing culture and history
Loved this video David! Love the "confusion" --- and maybe I'll add a bit to it: When I ask if a print is original or not, I want to know if it was printed from woodblocks... if yes, then it's an original woodblock print; next, I ask, "When was it printed?" And that is enough for me to put it all in perspective... if it dates back to the 1800s, or 2010... it's all different. A concrete example: The print you are now working on, 蛸と海女, Tako no ama, will be, on my book, classified as an "original woodblock print contemporary reproduction" of Hokusai's work. Maybe this just adds to the confusion, but it's all pretty clear to me! ;) ... Fact is, I really just enjoy them... if it's aesthetically pleasing (design, carving, printing all show enviable skill,) then I could not care less if it's a woodblock reproduction or even a recreation (love your Hokusai's carp with embossed water waves, maybe even more than the original one by Hokusai!,) or if it is the "real thing" and 200 years old.
Great Video!
One could possibly have two categories of "originality": Blocks and Printing
For example,
Blocks: Original 1870
Printing: 1870
Blocks: Original 1870
Printing: 1950
Blocks: Refurbished Original 1930
Printing : 2017
Blocks: Reproduction 2016 (of 1870)
Printing: 2017
Blocks: Original 2017
Printing: 2017
The terminology for Refurbished Blocks could probably be changed, maybe Augmented would be more fitting? Restored?
I had this same thought. It's almost like "nutritional facts" but for wood block prints. I might make the following suggestion, that each print has a slip of paper for "authenticity" (many jewelry makers do this sort of thing):
Publisher: [Original Name], [original published date] - (date could be the same as printing)
Designer: [Name], [birth date - death] (left blank as necessary)
Blocks: [original carver name], [date], Restored by: [carver name], [date] - (used only as needed)
Printer: [printer name], [date] - (the publishing company's name could also be used in place of the printer as needed).
Edition: First edition (listed only if it was a first batch)
This might satisfy those looking for rare finds and present the potential buyers with more information as needed. For me, I find the works very beautiful and am not worried about their original character. Then again, I am not an esteemed collector.
Love your calm voice and your passion x
Would be nice to see more Japanese woodblock printmaking techniques in Western art schools. When I took printmaking classes, the type of woodblock prints we made were of the more geometric variety. I think after watching many of your videos I will revisit woodblocks! Thank you for the inspiration and knowledge!
You have the beard of a majestic, wizened sorcerer. I hope my beard can one day match yours.
You can just see the wisdom in his beard
Mmmhhhmm what type of wizard?
Once again a very informational and interesting video. Thank you for sharing your time and talent. I have a greater appreciation for this art form.
Thanks david, great explanation.
just a little while longer and i'll have a few of these totally original prints on my mancave's walls, classy but totally thematic.
I had a friend in college from Japan. His family were print designers and makers. He used to go on for hours about the intricacies that go into printing.
I love this. I don't have the foggiest idea about Japanese art, but this was truly fascinating. A great use of the "interwebs!"
7:30 like the antique axe of my grandfather's that I have; it's had the handle replaced three times and the head only once 😂
Great insight. You may need to set up a tablet in the shop playing this video on repeat, so when someone asks the question you can direct them to watch the video.
Once again domo arigato matane David for your pacience explaining the Art apreciation !
It's such a pleasure listening to you sir.
Every time I hear Dave say "Let's finish this off..." I prepare myself for a walk around the neighborhood =(
Yes, I know ... you're not the only one! I'll try and get some more of those included ... it's of course just a question of time ... :-(
stick a camera in the hands of one of your staff on their way home, easy footage of daily life!
Like Trigger's old street brush from Only Fools and Horses. He's had the same one for 20 years. Of course, with 15 new heads and 4 new handles.
hello David. I know your videos may not get the number of views that you may like, but I'm certain that everyone who sees your videos appreciate your knowledge, inside, forthrightness, and professionalism. I honestly think your videos will catch on down the line, but until that time, I just wanted to let you know that you have opened up a world to me that would traditionally be closed off. I think it is very likely that I will own a print of my own down the line, and enjoy knowing some details of work that went into it's production. Keep up the great work!
I have no problem with the view counts at this level ... If for some reason things 'took off' and we started to get 5/6-figure view counts on each one, I feel that I would lose 'contact' with the viewers ... Thanks for the feedback!
He reminds me of my father in law. They look similar but he was fluent in Vietnamese and when he would talk about a certain topic it was very relaxing
i would love to see more videos of you carving. i remember in one of your older videos you said you wanted to make a video on how you carve hair. i would love to see some sort of informational almost tutorial video on wood black carving like that!
Hey dave, I feel like the best way to answer the question of “Are these original” could be broken into 3 categories 1. Authentic woodblock prints, which would be as the name implies Authentic hand carved and printed prints. 2. Reprints, which would be prints that are not their ‘original’ print however a reprint produced of it at a later date. 3, Original prints, Prints you yourself had designed and carved, then printed, essentially your own work. Hope this can help you to explain it to people who come into your shop, Keep up the amazing videos!
David you're my favorite person and I'd love to visit your shop and buy some prints!
I’m amazed that some of these block sets can last for decades like this. But as designs change due to block damage and repair, I think it’s safe to say the prints made with the blocks in their original forms are the true originals.
Amazing work. I love these videos and I have developed a genuine interest in this craft because of these clips. I think it would be great to see a video about the historical origins of woodblock printing. And incidentally, David, I think your glasses are in your shirt pocket, there!
Great video! Thanks for sharing your amazingly insightful thoughts.
I really like that Hashiguchi goyo. someday ill have money to buy some of these
I love these videos so much, I really hope I get the chance to visit the shop sometime in the next few years. Not to mention order some of the many prints on the website I have my eye on. Keep up the incredible work and videos!
i wonder what brand of acrylic did the ukiyo-e artists use for it to still have these strong colors to not fade on their paintings
"To finish off we have these that are originals"
I have a Zelda one hanging on my wall i had no idea that it was wood block thats amazing
I love this video! I didn't quite catch the name of the second piece with the woman, does anyone know what it's called?
The designer's name is Hashiguchi Goyo ... if you search, you will find many of his print images online.
David Bull I was looking all over trying to guess spell the name you said haha. Thank you so much for replying, great videos!
Superb. Expert and informative.
Dave is calling out a homie att 2:12, put text on
Robin Karlsson Dahlgren *N I 🅱️ 🅱️ A*
Holy shit lmao
I love how it changed the word dealer to nigga
ian sharp that would be the joke
Broooo 😂 that’s funny af
for the shin hanga it seems you could use book terms? first edition second edition etc
Awesome asmr, also very interesting video as I have learn new things from this
David, I'm currently finishing my PhD research on Tourism and I have a subchapter dedicated to the discussion of authenticity. It was really hard to explain it. I should have just written the link to this video instead! Hehehe Thank you for your amazing videos and explanations.
I was combing through videos on how to get into wood carving and someone dropped the name David Bull.. and I've been lost for the last 6 hours straight.
😄same
Aah, the old Ship (Block?) of Theseus paradox strikes again!
Got a real Ship of Theseus thing going on with those vintage block sets.
I bet the initial confusion at least might come from the word 'print' in 'woodblock print' because 'print' in most many other handcrafted artistic mediums basically equates to 'copy' which, in a certain sense is very much true in that every woodblock print since the original is technically a copy of that original, but not a 'mechanically reproduced' copy necessarily, and instead a handcrafted copy as in the case of your shop. I didn't know about all the further nuances to whether a woodblock print is original or not in terms of being mixed and matched or from a long line of prints from the same publisher etc. Perhaps the best question to ask is - does it really matter if its original or not, can't we all just appreciate the artistry in front of us?
Question: on the turtle prints, we can see some sort of transparent pattern of the shells`(centre of the turtle): how would that be made?
Not quite sure what to reply ... simply each color and pattern that you see is created by its own carved woodblock. Some are lighter ... some are darker ... in this case giving the illusion of actual transparency.
where did you learn how to do woodprint?i want to be able to do that too!!
Modern editions from the original woodblocks. I think the idea of the “edition” is the key concept here, as understood from book publishing.
actually that one print you had of the "originals" is from a snes game called Chrono Trigger. I have seen some otheer prints that are right out of the game. Still nice to see it printed in this way tho.
Really interesting and clearly explained
Why not call it a re-strike since it is an impression taken after the original edition was published?
Absolutely captivating. I've been listening for about a year, what's the best resource to buy a keyblock carving? Very interested, especially warped or split, I would love to frame and display one, regardless of quality.
I found your video today while searching for demonstrations of the entire woodblock process from artist design to final print. This video is very interesting. It seems the important thing about the question of being an original is it's relevance to the price of a print. As a consumer, how do I know the price is fair? It sounds like it would be easy to be misled and purchase a print that is not nearly as old as one thinks. Do you have a video about recognizing real value? Thanks!
very interesting. I had a suggestion for the prints that have the odd block that has been changed. When you look at some art these days in museums etc, a lot of them are refurbished, does this mean they are no longer the "original", no, they are still the original but refurbished to try and maintain the quality of the art work. Surely this is the same with your prints. They are still originals, its just that some parts have been refurbished for conservation. I hope that makes sense. it does to me, and maybe that is how you could explain it to your customers when they ask.
The blocks seem to be a good example of Theseus ship.
+David Bull These are just great. I would absolutely recommend including ASMR tags to your videos, it will increase traffic and help usher in a new audience. The sounds that come along with the production processes are very nice, and your voice and demeanor are quite pleasant!
I agree, he's wonderfully relaxing. I love listening to him whilst chilling out with a wine. Absolutely lovely!
I would think the prints, oldest first, would be called first editions, like a book. While you can't get a count of how many editions are made, it might take some confusion away.
hey david, in the hasui landscape how do they get the clouds and the tree reflections that soft? it's the landscape one with the sailboat
We use only transparent pigment mixes. Lighter toned areas like that have that appearance because the pigment is applied lightly, and the paper show through more than the surrounding areas. mokuhankan.com/catalogue/DH41.php
I want to get "fox moon" very badly, inspired by your work Dave
Absolutely fascinating! Thank you.
2:07 play from here with captions on... did he say dealer? or something else.... hmmmmm
Hi Dave! The print mentioned around the 2:20 mark for roughly $70, is this still available?
The particular copy shown in the video is of course long gone. That same reproduction _does_ come up again now and then; I'm not sure if there is one currently in stock. Drop a note to info@mokuhankan.com and ask!
@@seseragistudio Thankd Dave! What should I ask for as far as the name of the print or artist?
'Irises at Horikiri', by Hiroshige
@@seseragistudio Thanks again Dave!
Dave, in the past how did they transfer the image to the woodblock ? to later be carve...
They drew directly onto very thin paper, pasted it to the wood, and carved ...
David Bull Thank you very much for your answer
Maybe you could get a small booklet/pamphlet printed for your customers, that contains all this information?
I bet david said to himself. What the hell is asmr?
Sounds like a missle installation system.
Yeah, a year or so ago, when that first started on our channel, I was kind of ... what? But any viewer is a good viewer, I think ... I'll take it!
It's your genuine calm and focused demeanour that I personally find relaxing. Some people relax to the sound of rain. I relax to people's voices that flow like rain. Your speech patterns flow very nicely. Also, it's very pleasant to listen to someone speak about a subject they are passionate about. I never thought I'd be interested in woodblock printing. I just liked the sound of your voice, and I stayed. Thank you for the window into your passion David. Greetings from Ireland.
Probably getting myself all confused. But.. Seems that people asking about whether they are originals are making the mistake that a woodblock is a painting. But really they are an older method of mass producing an image for sale. So maybe it would be useful to say to people who ask that a useful analogy for the 'originality' of the print would be to think of woodblock prints as editions. In the way that a book can be a 1st edition or 2nd edition. I might be getting this all confused but that seems a decent way of quickly describing it. Every first edition is just as 'original' as the other and every 2nd edition is identical to the first edition it is just slightly further away from the initial printing.
Love your vids Dave!
Hey Dave! Is it the Doi hanga part 10 we see in? So beautiful background !!!!
I want to visit his shop and ask him if something is original, just to see his reaction for one second.
I could see that the prints made from the original blocks could be called “originals”. If and when the time came that a block in the set needed to be replaced for whatever reason, and a mixture of new and original blocks are used, the could be referred to as 2nd generation, 3rd generation, etc. originals. Just my 2 cents.
I'm amazed such valuable prints are in very light packaging, would have figured they'd be up against some harder backing for $10,000
great video again.
You could call the prints from original blocks that have been modified over time “ Theseus Prints”. Taking cues from the Ship of Theseus.
That’s funny … I guess you just have to have as much information as possible for the buyer. I am about to do run of my first wood block prints lol I will keep records so to help those that find the prints some day lol
What is the name of the print that is sitting on the bottom left near the print of Mt. Fuji? I couldn't find it on your website!
It's the Tsuchiya Koitsu design called 'Benkei Bashi' (Benkei Bridge). We sometimes have it in stock, but they usually don't stay long, so we don't have it on the website. Please write to me through the website if you are interested ... Thanks!
I love these videos. Alse the part at 9:00-10:00 are too honest for me too handle. Im a graphcis art designer so we also do these stuff.
David, It's either an original, or a reproduction. Yes- they did modify the originals in the production process many times, but that must not be confused with the reproductions that were made afterwards.
The only original image is the land from which it was first seen by the artist. The artist then paints the image, it will be a copy of the artists eye... the artist gives the painting to a wood carver who copies the painting seen by the artists eye, who then gives to the printer to complete a copy of a copy of a copy seen by any passer-by who saw the same image in thier eye. For those who have never seen the original land, have seen it through the lense of another eye. ❤
Wait, so the prints get shipped to the us for the designer to sign, then shipped back to Japan to be sold, presumably to Americans who the prints are then shipped back to? Did I understand that correctly? Seems a little ridiculous.
8:48 You should call them "Blocks of Theseus"
you should call them remix prints, a combination of old and new
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This is the Woodblock of Theseus question.
thank you, very informative...
Have the same issue when reproducing historic images in photography; usually describe it something like "modern print from an [ie 1880] negative".
Its a little confusing admittedly, but its also fascinating!
How I'd say it: "They are not quickly made offset prints from a copy shop, if that's what you're asking; each one is inked by hand in the traditional Japanese block-print method. A set of high quality wood blocks, like the ones the masters made and we make as well, can make hundreds or more prints, and each print you see will have its own story about how and when it was made, weather or not it was printed from the entire 1st set of original blocks, or if some of the blocks were re-carved later. and if they were recarved later, by whom! The answer is more 'yes, they are original', than 'no'."
Or, you could say "the only originals are the blocks" staring far off with a wistful look in your eye... and sound like an old wise man who belongs on a mountain (but that doesn't help you sell a print).
anyone knows author of that torii print?
Your voice is perfect