David's Choice - Episode #3

The next episode in an ongoing series produced by Tokyo-based woodblock printmaker David Bull, in which he talks about some of his favourite Japanese woodblock prints.

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[MikePulcinellaVideo]

I knew nothing about, nor was ever interested in Japanese printmaking before stumbling across this channel. Now I am addicted to your videos, David. Thank you.

[jadeCeladon]

Your cadence and love for the medium is just as much a treasure as looking at this print.

[tubepkn]

This is the kind of video that I really, really like. The details that you give about the production of these prints is something that you hardly find in books, if at all. I own a few woodblock prints, and now this video makes me get them out of the drawer and have a look at them again. I'm sure that I am going to like them even more now, than I did when I bought them.
Thanks David!

[Drakub]

I just literally can not even fathom how 16 people gave this video a dislike. I mean, seriously. This is just wonderful content. Top notch.

[GlassesnMouthplates]

Who knew one of the most mesmerizing videos on Youtube that gave me a new point of view and appreciation on classical art happens to be a 16 minutes commentary over a 19th century Japanese magazine "pin-up".

[JimmyFoxhound]

I grew up watching Bob Ross & I so enjoyed watching him paint and listening to him talk about his art. He fueled my love of art and seeing the beauty of nature around me. A piece of my childhood was lost when he passed away. Now it feels like I found that lost piece of childhood, David's passion and excitement about showing art to people reminds me so much of Bob. I'm so happy I found your channel David. The world desperately needs more people like you. Thank you.

[Voltaire]

14:15 onwards, David made my eyes tear up very much...
“Ill never know who she was you know... I am, as you expect, am very very grateful to her, so much pleasure from me and now for so many other people too...I am kind of biased about these stuff of course, but I honestly think that this print and others of this type, they are among the most beautiful things ever created by the hand of man. No complicated tools, no machines at all, and **no pretension to high art**.Its just a handful of men going about their daily routine work in the production of something to be used as something casual part of people’s daily lives. But the combination of their efforts came together in something like this that is absolutely a breathe-taking creation. The likes of which I suspect we will never see again.”

[cantranslate]

After 4 years since this episode, I am so lucky to watch this fantastic introduction of this fantastic ukiyoe work. Thank you so much David to kindly and generously share your treasure with us. Best wishes to you! By the way I am in Vancouver watching every of your videos now.

[george-vhs]

I am also extremely grateful to this unknown lady that has kept this print as well as to you for so wonderfully sharing the story! A week ago I would probably have walked by such an exhibition, I hope a bit slow but nevertheless without realizing what I was missing. It still puzzles me what has captured my attention so much! I expect a part is because of my interest to the beauty, craftsmanship and the culture of a people, shown through these prints, as I slowly come to understand from the videos. I feel there are a lot more stories to tell, heading off to check the patreon page now. Thank you !

[ellasian]

Amazing! I'm really enjoying this "David's Choice" series - a fascinating and fitting addition to you regular Mokuhankan updates. Thank you.

[liz_]

You, David, are a special kind of person who is so passionate and knowledgeable in the love and history of Japanese woodblock painting. I’m so glad I found your channel, educational, entertaining, and relaxing all in one.💙

[brettcastro]

I can't believe these beautiful and detailed pieces of art were just found in old Japanese magazines. How incredible.

[jamescash]

When Dave Bull speaks about Japanese wood block printing, I listen to him. Thank you very much

[jamesmacgregor]

The only person that can give me ASMR from a far distance my ears just pick up his voice and I get goosebumps...

[Agirlandher_dad]

Came for ASMR, found a new series to Watch

[bakuganman]

At first I just found your videos relaxing but quickly they became a lot more, they are so full of information. You seem lie such a lovely person with a passion for your work, and I cant wait to binge watch all of your content! so please do keep up this astounding work!

[danemeow]

This is so amazing. Being an artist myself you almost made me cry this episode, especially by the end. To have so much joy and righteous passion for what you do, to make something so spectacular even though it will just be put in a book as a freebe and then forgotten; thats true pride and mastery in your art. I have always felt like Japanese artisans have embodied this true mastery maybe better than any other group in history. Its the simple joy of the skill and labor.

[ricochet]

Man your channel is so good! I could listen to you talk all day and the passion you have for your craft really brings a special quality

[hunterr.]

Most places on the internet are dark, this corner that you fill with your joy is full of light, David-sensei

[RikerLovesWorf]

Excellent video! Kept me gripped the whole time. I'm really glad to see more frequent updates. I hope the Patreon is going well so that we can have more videos!