Japanese Woodblock Print Workshop: A Modern Guide to the Ancient Art of Mokuhanga : Book by April Vollmer

<p>An inspirational how-to course on Japanese woodblock printing history and techniques, with guidance on materials and studio practices, step-by-step demonstrations, and examples of finished works by modern masters of the medium as well as historic pieces.</p> <p>A Modern Guide to the Ancient Art of Mokuhanga.</p> <p>An increasingly popular yet age-old art form, Japanese woodblock printing (mokuhanga) is embraced for its non-toxic character, use of handmade materials, and easy integration with other printmaking techniques. In this comprehensive guide, artist and printmaker April Vollmer - one of the best known mokuhanga practitioners and instructors in the West - combines her deep knowledge of this historic printmaking practice with expert step-by-step instruction, guidance on materials and studio practices, and a diverse collection of prints by leading contemporary artists. At once practical and inspirational, this handbook is as useful to serious printmakers and artists as it is to