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Edutainment > Articles on Art > Printmaking > How to Make a Woodblock Print - First Week - by Ryusei Okamoto >
".. Mr. Yoshimi Okamoto is unique, a fact which I would like the world to know." (Toshi Yoshida about Ryusei Okamoto, formerly known as Yoshimi Okamoto).
This page is a modified reprint of a publication by Japanese printmaker Ryusei Okamoto. On these pages Mr. Ryusei Okamoto demonstrates how he makes one of his intricate woodblock prints. The artist used for the demonstration the design Temptation from the series White Fox.
The original diary can be found with larger images on Diary of Carving Woodblocks. The original text was slightly edited by artelino. Publication by friendly permission of Mr. Ryusei Okamoto.
Dieter and Yorie in July 2006
This page covers the first week from June 7 until June 13, 2006.
Making the Rough Sketch
copyright Ryusei Okamoto
Mr. Ryusei Okamoto makes his sketches by hand. Some of contemporary artists have replaced the hand-sketches by a computer.
Drawing the Design for the Key Block
copyright Ryusei Okamoto
Starting the Rough Carving
copyright Ryusei Okamoto
"I usually carve the key block in at least three or four steps: the rough carving, the middle carving, and the final carving."
Hangi-Toh
copyright Ryusei Okamoto
"Cutting along the lines to an even depth using the hangi-toh."
Komusaki and Aisuki
copyright Ryusei Okamoto
"Clearing away the unnecessary parts using the komasuki and aisuki."
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