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The 'Infestation' video is ready ...
Posted by Dave Bull on May 2, 2013 [Permalink]
The 4th print in the Ukiyoe Heroes series is now done. Or at least my part in it is done. I finished all the carving a week or so ago, and after running up a few proof sheets, I delivered everything to Numabe-san for pulling the first batch.
I took plenty of video all the way through of course, and here's the resulting 15 minute 'movie' showing the overall process:
And even if you missed the Kickstarter last year, Jed is still taking orders for this one over on his UkiyoeHeroes.com website!
Added by: Dale on May 10, 2013, 9:09 am
Who in the northeastern part of the US can resist owning this print, given this story (May 6, 2013) from the AP: "Any day now, billions of cicadas with bulging red eyes will crawl out of the earth after 17 years underground and overrun the East Coast. The insects will arrive in such numbers that people from North Carolina to Connecticut will be outnumbered roughly 600-to-1. Scientists even have a horror-movie name for the infestation: Brood II." Here's the link to the whole story: http://wj.la/18pSAdJ
Samus where are you when we need you!?!
Seriously though, Dave's latest video is terrific for those who are curious about hand-making a print of this quality. And, for woodblock printers of all levels, this is definitely a two-thumbs up and must see video. You will not be disappointed: pay attention to his use of color in this woodblock or his legendary and deft use of that carving knife! It will be well worth your time.
As always, Dave, thanks very much for sharing
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