That's a solid print right there. Okay, I'll show myself out...
@djando
6 жыл бұрын
A woodblock to surpass Metal Gear
@laughingoctopus8556
6 жыл бұрын
YES, FINALLY A METAL GEAR SOLID PIECE THAT'S STRAIGHT OUT OF A SCENE FROM THE GAME! Worth the wait.
@maelgugi
6 жыл бұрын
So today I literally watched how paint dries, and I loved it.
@miiks...5...3...9...
6 жыл бұрын
Snake? SNAKE?! *SNAAAAAKE!!!*
@nyantastisch9438
6 жыл бұрын
Pfft. hahahaha the Flashbacks are real... >_< xD
@SolarWarden613
6 жыл бұрын
Meryl! What's the code!
@artcarbuncle9959
6 жыл бұрын
Flashbangs**
@SolarWarden613
6 жыл бұрын
Silent Hill
@maggoli67
6 жыл бұрын
On a plane!
@Cebbers18
6 жыл бұрын
You gave me a heart attack at the beginning, glad you're continuing your videos! Look forward to everything else you have in store for the channel.
@psychogamer405
6 жыл бұрын
Same
@mrfoshobroful
6 жыл бұрын
Same here
@movementinok
6 жыл бұрын
Cebbers18 scrolled down and read this before I got 2 min in! I had the same reaction and was hoping for a positive spoiler.
@NoorElahi1776
3 жыл бұрын
I had zero interest in woodblock carving before I stumbled upon your channel. Now it's something I'm actively learning! Thanks, David. You're an absolutely lovely man and I hope to see your shop someday!
@Rylock99
6 жыл бұрын
Kubota-san's movements are so deft and experienced. It's remarkable to watch him at work. Thank you for talking him into this, Dave.
@DHCR-core
Жыл бұрын
As a digital artist, this gives me a lot more ideas of the nuances of imitating a woodblock print style. This stuff is truly fascinating.
@StonyRC
5 жыл бұрын
The mastery of blending the colour tones is simply mind-boggling. I've tried my hand at watercolour painting before and blending colours is a freaking NIGHTMARE!
@neelav2394
3 жыл бұрын
Blending colours in watercolor is really easy! Just get the water right and dip in the colours while gently brushing over them to give a soft transition
@garyhill6732
6 жыл бұрын
This print came out... pretty good. *Hand gesture*.
@zsmith2100
4 жыл бұрын
As a former sculptor the purposeful intention behind the creation from start to finish is truly an inspiration. Never moving to quickly or to slowly just as fast as David and his team need to move in order to create their magnificent printings. Be not afriad of going slowly be afraid of standing still.
@philbivins7133
6 жыл бұрын
Such a privilege to have access to these wonderful and educational videos. Thanks to David and his friends. I suspect it takes a tremendous amount of time and effort to bring them to us... very cool
@Zybski
6 жыл бұрын
The plot twist with the cliff hanger at the end. This is why I stopped watching TV and started watching Dave. Excellent production with beautiful craftsmanship, love it.
@JzHernandez77
6 жыл бұрын
Yes please nobody minds your videos being long it’s relaxing to see you work and I usually watch your videos before I go to sleep it really helps
@natasho4835
6 жыл бұрын
Im surprised he doesn't have more sub's . this mans a legend
@joshmyer9
6 жыл бұрын
I skipped right to the end to hear what was clearly going to be good news. Congrats, and I’m looking forward to finding out what will be going in there! (Now to go back and watch the relaxing printing process…)
@23PowerL
6 жыл бұрын
Exhibitions.
@brandysigmon9066
6 жыл бұрын
Josh Myer I did the same thing, after I heard the news I went back and watched the video, lol
@eggy68
6 жыл бұрын
This was sublime. I really enjoyed watching Kubota-San mixing the pigments and bringing the print to life. As always David, thank you for sharing this and congratulations on your expansion. I'm looking forward to seeing what you and the staff do with the space.
@Toshmusik
6 жыл бұрын
David!! You tease!!! Keep them coming from 4 meters lower down please! I adore your passion and love for your craft. You and your team are so very talented. Bless you and yours x
@SpyridonTheWonderWkr
6 жыл бұрын
Yay! He is back! I am a carver, and I do relief work. Seeing your process is inspiring!
@peachfreude
3 жыл бұрын
Very cool. Thanks for sharing your insight. I'm beginning to like this channel very much
@Ars_Fabula_TTRPG
6 жыл бұрын
So COOL. David you are like the Bob Ross of Japanese Woodblock Prints. It's so relaxing and enjoyable to watch your videos! Keep it up!
@triskellian
6 жыл бұрын
As always,a pleasure to watch these people work with their craft. I've not seen a print being made with this much color gradation before,it was really neat! By the way,congratulations on the expansion.Best wishes!
@daygon128
6 жыл бұрын
The one dislike on this video was obviously Liquid Ocelot.
@artcarbuncle9959
6 жыл бұрын
Another stunning print. I am so glad that I stumbled across this channel and your beautiful work. It brings me such joy to watch Mokuhankan along its journey, growing and evolving.
@TheCalebh3
6 жыл бұрын
Dammit, Dave! You got me. I am, however, so glad to hear that the videos will not be stopping and am also glad to hear that you and your team are expanding! You and everyone that works to bring these prints to life do an amazing job.
@Saundaz666
6 жыл бұрын
What a print! I love the effect of the yellow light and its graduation. Awesome work and video David
@Joel_Inosin
6 жыл бұрын
Fantastic commentary and fantastic news. Thank you.
@Sunnsetter
6 жыл бұрын
I would honestly love it if you did more videos of just the prints being made, even if it's by the print makers in your shop not yourself. it's just so relaxing to watch,
@SolarWarden613
6 жыл бұрын
Beautiful David. Thank you for your work.
@Will057
3 жыл бұрын
Every video are so fascinating.
@Cricketkage
6 жыл бұрын
This was so interesting watching the colors being mixed... I've been waiting eagerly for the next video and it didn't disappoint. Thank you
@russboorman
6 жыл бұрын
You had me so worried with your cliff-hanger in the beginning. I didn't skip ahead and was so relieved to hear the good news! Congrats on growing the business. I'm excited for you. :)
@johnmcmunn3827
6 жыл бұрын
First Rate ... literally a Master Class ... thx Dave
@ratgerms138
6 жыл бұрын
Awesome your shop is expanding. ... beautiful work
@jordangroff8978
6 жыл бұрын
That cliffhanger at the end is going to be torture for us all David-san, lol.
@carlweathers5714
6 жыл бұрын
Jordan Groff don't even try using autofire... or he'll know.
@maxsav007
4 жыл бұрын
"As usual the colors we will be using today will be shown across the bottom of the screen"
@MercenaryMuse
3 жыл бұрын
*nods* He is the Bob Ross of wood block prints.
@FreeBurd0620
6 жыл бұрын
The best thing about this piece for me, which I own a copy of from the Kickstarter, has to be watching the process that it was created with. It really helps to develop an appreciation for this kind of work when you get to watch how something you own is made.
@justenclark3788
5 жыл бұрын
i like how it looks like it could have been a very old print that could be depicting a Ninja assassin at work to show how one man can overcome great odes
@justenclark3788
5 жыл бұрын
i would love too see a more modern character in a old medium such as this like Rick and Morty lol
@AAmoroso
5 жыл бұрын
so impressively precise
@slickmcwilly
6 жыл бұрын
Nice, this is the print that I backed the Kickstarter for! I'm excited to get my copy!
@coloradodafronteira
6 жыл бұрын
David I would love to see a video showing the entire shop when you finish setting everything up! Congratulations!
@vandalion
6 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to see how the shop will look downstairs and the change on the second floor, whatever that will be.
@Bandare
6 жыл бұрын
WoW, that was fantastic to watch!
@garethdabell6493
6 жыл бұрын
So happy to see a new video! Then had to skip to the end when my heart sank hearing you say you wont be making videos anymore!
@JohnnyDIles
Жыл бұрын
That’s pretty dang fascinating
@SamCampbell
6 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to see progress on the downstairs!
@paulwang2512
6 жыл бұрын
Before I stumbled on your videos I knew nothing about this art. Please make more videos.
@minfuji
6 жыл бұрын
when the printer presses the paper on the block to print, he oftens taps next to the paper or right next his lapp. does this has a purpose or is this a printers nurotics? ow and dave, the lenght of a video is never bothersome but allways a delight to see enthousiast at work or talking about their passion. cant wait to hear more about the expansion of the shop.
@mattiazanon8104
5 жыл бұрын
My God that's so fascinating.
@Not_Lenny88
6 жыл бұрын
We missed you! I was afraid you had terrible news. Glad to hear there are exciting developments
@djsnakeyes
6 жыл бұрын
Dave broadcasts everyday on Twitch.
@KronFox
6 жыл бұрын
What a tease at the end!!! Well done David, I'll be back for the news :)
@thomaswieland9712
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing!
@AlessioFangano
6 жыл бұрын
That was one big brown puddle there! lol Fascinating video Dave!
@justincosplay
6 жыл бұрын
so glad you get to use to ground floor ...much better foot traffic that way.
@ToriKo_
6 жыл бұрын
HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS
@monsterfruitloop8493
6 жыл бұрын
I can only imagine how messy it must be to work with such loose, watered down inks! Just having to clean up after each mixing segment gosh--I'd probably get annoyed after a few hours pull the colours right out of the jars, no palatte used. "I mean, if you tilt your head to the side it kinda looks like the mixed shade. They probably won't notice," that's what I'd be saying to myself to shake off the guilt. XDD The patience and attentiveness required is just astonishing.
@solidsnake797
6 жыл бұрын
I love you and your beard. Kind regards from Australia ❤️
@windmill1965
6 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on the expansion of your mokuhankan shop! Well-deserved. When will you re-open it? I would like to pass by when it is ready and see the results with my own eyes.
@allfalledout8686
5 жыл бұрын
this was remarkably interesting, the who channel is remarkably interesting .. thank you ^^
@CGEarts
6 жыл бұрын
From other videos of yours, the impression is that these skills of carving and printing have been kept quite secret, until now...
@peterkeleher
6 жыл бұрын
so do printers never mix up & keep a 'batch' of colour to ensure consistency between sessions of printing?
@seseragistudio
6 жыл бұрын
In general, no. In the old days - the ukiyo-e days - there was no requirement for consistency, and any given batch of prints would differ wildly from previous batches. But on top of that, printers working in this tradition are pretty good at colour matching. I could show Kubota-san a Pantone slip, and he would just use those half-dozen jars ... and minute later, there would be the match.
@peterkeleher
6 жыл бұрын
thanks for the reply!
@TheSRBgamer63
6 жыл бұрын
Another great video :).
@SuperSaiyanBrock
6 жыл бұрын
Hi David. I wrote you a comment and got no reply. I LOVE your woodblock videos. I play them to sleep. Very tranquil and relaxing. I want to make many woodblocks too one day in Japan. You are the best
@seseragistudio
6 жыл бұрын
What did you ask? I don't remember seeing your name, I'm sorry ...
@SuperSaiyanBrock
6 жыл бұрын
@@seseragistudio I wanted to come to Japan to do this or somehow do something like this in Hawaii, maybe open up a studio some day. Also just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your videos. I have been watching them for years!
@GlassesnMouthplates
5 жыл бұрын
RGB - Red, Green, Blue. CMYK - Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key. HBAGSS - Hon yoko, Ben Gara, Ai Iro (Indigo), Gunjo (Prussian Blue), Shin Seki ei, Sumi.
@brutus8123
6 жыл бұрын
Loved this thank you
@projekt6_official
6 жыл бұрын
I love this video so much. Thank you and the printer for sharing this!
@goldandcryptonewsandupdate8199
3 жыл бұрын
Still paranoid about talking to much, stop it, This is your platform to talk and be enthusiastic about it, I love that and gets your ideals across, don’t hold back
@Parkhead_workshop
6 жыл бұрын
keep up the great work
@tonywatson987
6 жыл бұрын
Hahaha! Cliffhanger! As others have said, worry not about the length or detail in these vids, the more detail the merrier! When I first saw the fingers in the opening sequence, I thought "those aren't Dave-san's hands...' :-)
@TenkoBerry
Жыл бұрын
This is Great 👍
@HaggisHaterProductions
4 жыл бұрын
Is that Snake?! OK I'd actually buy that.
@sphereedits5724
6 жыл бұрын
Yes a new video
@Radditz770
6 жыл бұрын
I was afraid at first when you said you were moving! A friend of mine is visiting Tokyo and she had agreed to get me some souvenirs from your shop, and for a moment I thought that wouldn't go because you were moving. Good to hear it's more an expansion in the building than moving someplace else! Then I can still look forward to owning some prime Mokuhankan work in the future! :)
@arachanine
4 жыл бұрын
This seems like such a fun artwork, albeit pretty difficult
@1Ma9iN8tive
6 жыл бұрын
Yes
@michaelhamilton8401
6 жыл бұрын
This notification made my day
@gwarcus
6 жыл бұрын
Could you tell us how many cut slates you had to make? I am a printer by trade and it just shows me how much skill you guys have to do this. Amazing.
@GerikDT
6 жыл бұрын
You sure know how to build suspense. I'm left very curious as to what the remaining floor of the building will house.
@seseragistudio
6 жыл бұрын
A long blog post (almost a book) that I made years ago will give you some hints as to the directions we intend to take our venture: mokuhankan.com/conversations/archives/2011/01/visit_to_mokuhankan_in_the_year_201x.html (warning: _long_ content ...)
@bunnyfreakz
6 жыл бұрын
Amazing stuff David. I am curious if you can do Akuma / Gouki as Ukiyoe Heroes series.
@wbradburn8871
3 жыл бұрын
Please explain the procedure when using the baren. Kubota-san is seen picking up the baren, touching the paper briefly, apparently going to a metal container by his side that looks like it might be beeswax by its color, brushing the baren against the folded cloth on the printing table and then firmly rubbing the back of the paper. Sometimes, he will brush the baren on the folded cloth a second time; and then going back to the paper. I can see what is being done; but would like to know the reasons why. Thank you for your videos.
@seseragistudio
3 жыл бұрын
The small metal container is full of cotton wadding, charged with camellia oil. We need to keep the rubbing surface of the baren lightly lubricated, to allow good pressure to be applied without damaging the paper. He just picks up a smidgen of oil, spreads it out by rubbing on the cloth, then gets to work ...
@wbradburn8871
3 жыл бұрын
@@seseragistudio Thank you!
@carlweathers5714
6 жыл бұрын
Snaaaaake!
@kentowakai1234
6 жыл бұрын
I just realized that I've only heard Kansai ben. The "sa" was quite a change from the coarse Osaka ben.
@patcoyne8756
5 ай бұрын
This is driving me crazy! Is the same brush used to apply all the colors? I never see anyone in these videos cleaning the brush, so how are the colors not seen when applying different colors?
@seseragistudio
5 ай бұрын
We use a different brush for each colour. They _do_ get washed at the end of the run, but we avoid using each one for a different tone.
@patcoyne8756
5 ай бұрын
@@seseragistudio Thank you, in your videos it appears you use the same brush. It iis sheer amazement when I see the precise tolerances achieved by the human hand alone.
@justnoel4088
6 жыл бұрын
WOOOOAH HOOOOOOOAAAA
@heyalright_
4 жыл бұрын
Made with solid wood and liquid colour
@nigellee9824
4 жыл бұрын
In a lot of these prints, the black key lines are printed first...can't understand this, surely additional colours added over the black will defuse the strength of the black....help
@seseragistudio
4 жыл бұрын
We use only _transparent_ pigments for our colour blocks; the black has no trouble showing through perfectly ...
@nigellee9824
4 жыл бұрын
@@seseragistudio many thanks. ...
@nigellee9824
4 жыл бұрын
@@seseragistudio got to admit David, the first time I came across your videos, I thought that this is going to be as boring as f... £#¥, however I'm hooked. ..even though my walls are completely overloaded one day I must order a print, and yes all things are ephemeral, even our lives, but our work will live long after we've gone. ..
@Saundaz666
6 жыл бұрын
It must take so much practice to line up the paper before the rubbing?
@uramalakia
6 жыл бұрын
Mr. Bull, are there any restrictions in style, content, etc. when making these woodblock prints, given that it is a traditional Japanese technique? Would You be frowned upon by your peers in Japan, if You had done something outside of these "frames", should they exist? (I'm not sure I am able to explain my question better, in case it doesn't make sense. :) I'm just thinking that given the themes in these Ukiyoe Heroes series, the sky seems to be the limit for Your work... video games, popular movies or television series, books, legends, famous historical events, etc... Thank You for these videos!
@seseragistudio
6 жыл бұрын
There is nothing like that at all here … I have total freedom to work in this field in whatever way that I choose. If this was kabuki … or noh … or one of the other very codified and traditional fields, it would be much more difficult, but basically, nobody here cares about traditional printmaking. Rather than barriers … I get the other side of it … _thanks_ for the work we are doing to keep this alive for the future.
@thothheartmaat2833
6 жыл бұрын
Is that really solid snake? This is intense... Remarkable coincidence if not..
@nicetightsize8jeans
6 жыл бұрын
Is that solid snake in the thumbnail omg wow
@jeremiahjackson117
5 жыл бұрын
What kind of wood is generally used for the carving?
@yungtravis8683
6 жыл бұрын
You’re pretty good.
@cloneskiller
6 жыл бұрын
You should make 30 to 40 minute videos of you working quietly and or talking. Kind of like ASMR
@seseragistudio
6 жыл бұрын
Please have a look at our Twitch channel ... www.twitch.tv/japaneseprintmaking/
@markof321
6 жыл бұрын
Hey could anyone please explain to me the difference between the kinds of paper David is using. What the difference between gampi paper and washi paper? or is it the same thing? what is the kind of paper he used to transfer the image into the block vs the paper he prints on when its done? Thanks.
@seseragistudio
6 жыл бұрын
Sorry for any confusion; 'washi' translates as 'Japanese paper', and there are many types of course. For our normal printmaking - to make the finished prints - we use the type known as 'Echizen Hosho'. This is quite thick, strong, and long-lasting. For making the tracings for guiding the carving, we need a very much thinner type, and for this we use the one known as 'gampi'.
@markof321
6 жыл бұрын
David Bull Ah I see now. Definitely makes sense. Thank you very much for replying, and thank you for the great content.
@danmyers1245
6 жыл бұрын
Going to be in Tokyo in a few days. What is the name of your shop?
@seseragistudio
6 жыл бұрын
Mokuhankan; and the address is Taito-ku, Asakusa 1-41-8. See you then ...
@danmyers1245
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@tristanwalling1388
6 жыл бұрын
Will the shop be closed when you are moving? I was planning on dropping in during my trip in April.
@seseragistudio
6 жыл бұрын
Once we are ready, the move will happen basically overnight, so there is no particular concern. We're going to stick to our normal pattern of being closed each Tuesday ...
@tristanwalling1388
6 жыл бұрын
Cool, I won't be there on a Tuesday at all! I'm very much looking forward to dropping by!
@tristanwalling1388
6 жыл бұрын
And good luck with the move!
@AllpostsFilms
4 жыл бұрын
you're pretty good 👉👉
@TaraGraphic93
6 жыл бұрын
you scared me. when you said when you arent gonna do no more videos. >
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