Manuel (Manny) Boudreaux

Japanese Mokohanga Woodblock Print Making (Watercolor in Perpetual Motion)

Demonstration will include an Introduction to Traditional Mokohanga Woodblock Print Making and also discuss the methods of Sharpening cutting tools used in developing wood block plates.  The presentation will also include a demonstration of techniques and methods in printing a woodcut plate.

Goals:

1. Provide a quick introduction and history of Mokohanga woodcut prints

2. Provide insight on tools and techniques used by traditional Japanese artist

3. Discuss the understanding of steps in design, transfer, cutting plates and printing

4. Discuss importance of keeping tools sharp and steps in sharpening tools

5. Demonstrate Printing technique

6. Provide resources for continued study of Mokohanga

At the end of the demonstration, the viewer will have a basic understanding of the history and techniques used in the Mokohanga printing process.