I've been teaching myself Japanese woodblock printing - "mokuhanga" - for a bit now, so it might be interesting to post something of my attempts.

My current print is the 'Fuchū' vignette taken from panel 6 of #Hiroshige's 'harimaz-e' series, Pictures of the Fifty-three Stations of the #Tokaido (with slightly modified border proportions to fit the block size).

Nice and simple 🤨

First step: make a digital copy, separating each colour onto its own layer.

#mokuhanga #woodblockprinting #ukiyoe

The Fox Trap (ca. 1845) by Utagawa Hiroshige.

Source: Rijksmuseum

Available to buy as a print.

https://pdimagearchive.org/images/7aa4fe39-4a2a-42a9-a68d-06e40b4d0350

#journeys #ukiyo-e #japan #hiroshige #umbrellas #lanterns #travel #walking #art #publicdomain

Mossy Trunk and Cherry Blossoms (1837) by Utagawa Hiroshige.

Source: Rijksmuseum

Available to buy as a print.

https://pdimagearchive.org/images/7397abce-a261-41d7-8355-6f748012b1c8

#ukiyo-e #nature #japan #hiroshige #floral #golden #flowers #art #publicdomain

Evening Snow at Asuka Hill encapsulates winter's serenity and the poignant fragility of nature. The harmonious blend of tradition and artistry invites reflection on the quiet moments we often overlook. What emotions does this artwork evoke for you?

#ClevelandArt #Hiroshige #ArtAppreciation
https://clevelandart.org/art/1940.983