Mokuhanga in Japan 2024
Whale
The first print I made was the whale, using 4 blocks and 6 colors, I learned many printing and carving techniques including bogashi.
Imperial Moth and Karuizawa Forest
With Imperial Moth I learned more about printing techniques and how they can bring out the lightness and the quality of the image. I applied less pressure using gomasi and bogashi techniques. The Karuizawa forest is inspired by the beautiful landscape of this town. I wanted to emphasize the light and shadow between the trees.
Lake Merritt
Finally with the return home looming, I turned to Oakland imagery. Using a photo of lake Merritt, I applied new techniques of drawing using an ink brush and carving more lyrically. I also printed the tree using sumi ink instead of watercolor.