David's Choice - Episode #7

The next in our 'David's Choice' series, where Tokyo-based woodblock printmaker David Bull introduces some of his favourite prints. This episode shows and discusses a selection of small 'match label' woodblock prints from his collection, and we get to see some being made!

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[TheCasualYouTuber]

Those words almost at the end, when David says he wonders what work he'll leave on the table unfinished, made me sad for some reason.

[matthewsawczyn]

"What job will I start, and then leave unfinished at the bench?"
Words for us all

[ChrisSmith-whbq]

I see David Bull, I click. It’s that simple.

[SimonClark]

Very happy to have you back David! Really enjoyed this one

[airforce]

Dave, you are such an incredible storyteller, you captivate an audience unlike any other. I have no interest in woodblock printmaking but I truly enjoy coming back to your channel time and time again to watch you enjoy and share your passion. You help me and others appreciate what we would have otherwise no idea about, and your enthusiasm is so contagious!

[gizzlegar]

What a great wealth of information and history, the fondness David has for the people who came before him is really inspiring. He comes across as having such great reverence for the masters. I love watching his joy when he describes the field of work he takes such pleasure in and I hope he has many years to fully experience and expand in his career. Good luck David! Always a great opportunity to watch and learn with you!!

[chriswinning]

There will never be a final block for you Dave, as your apprentices and students will carry on your legacy by continuing to share your passion and craft with the world.

[JamesTravelNotebook]

Uploaded on a Friday afternoon. Perfect start to the weekend. Thanks David!

[hombretropical]

PRAISE THE LORD!!! Love love love the longer videos!!

[OGEdger]

This is one of my favorite Dave videos. I love the variation in the prints that he shows.

[EC-rdys]

This is the kind of wholesomeness that I need more of in my life. David Bull is awesome ♥️

[art_deanoism]

I love David's videos. May he never leave his blocks unfinished.

[Badonicus]

David the production quality here is second to none the storytelling the editing the camera angles and even the little epilogue that you put in at the end where you go back to work is in itself a masterpiece. We all hope that the day you refer to is many many years from now

[donmaximus]

It’s horrible to think of how many wood blocks were burned to keep the workshops warm, imagine how much brilliant artwork has been lost, all that time and effort burned, your collection is brilliant, a treat to see, thank you for sharing 👍

[spikebr]

What an incredibly beautiful video, David. Thank you for this insight and the emotional ending. May you continue to carve for a long, long time!

[Falcrist]

It's always fascinating to see how becoming deeply involved in one aspect of a culture gives you a lens through which you can view the entire history of that culture (back to a certain point).
And of course, this video is beautifully presented. I feel confident that you've done the culture justice even though I'm not a part of it myself. I'd love to hear what Japanese people think of this video.

[genekwagmyrsingh]

These are my favorite videos on earth. This help me realize how much my internal aesthetics jibe with Japanese values way more than Western ones. I love you, David!

[bigpinkstudios]

Yes! David Bull has graced YouTube with another video!

[adamwest]

I like to foreshadowing of the tokaido review. Enjoying this series so much I often come back to watch earlier episodes. I could listen to you talk for hours Dave. Such enthusiasm is rare.

[heracliosilva]

Dave, you are awesome! I loved those tiny prints. And the respectful way you talk about them. Long life for you!