I’ve been watching David for around six years now, and am 21 years old, so that’s a significant portion of my life. I’ve grown up in England with a pretty ridiculous dream for an asthmatic with heart problems of being a professional wrestler. I’ve never had the courage to actually pursue said dream up until a health scare I had back at the start of February that made me realise my mortality and really kicked me into gear. When that happened I thought of many different people and was inspired by them, and one of those individuals was Dave. Having the courage to bet on yourself and dedicate your life to something so unconventional and outside of the norm is so admirable and has helped me to do the same. Im hoping I will get to perform in Japan one day, they have a very unique and storied wrestling scene there, but I also want to visit for the chance to finally visit Dave’s shop that I’ve had the privilege of watching grow from an idea into a fruitful reality. Always great to see a new video and thank you for all of your hard, and more importantly, passionate work.

@snet9693

Жыл бұрын

Good luck to you!! I was lucky to visit Japan once, but that was before I’d ever heard of Dave Bull, Mokuhankan, or wood block prints. 😅 Hope you make it there one way or another.

@madeuinheavan108

8 ай бұрын

Wishin you nothing but the best towards your goals brother, you got this, I mean it

@AutismusPrime69

7 ай бұрын

Calm down

@lluna1266

5 ай бұрын

How are you doing now? I hope you’re well, I really hope your dreams are well and truly under way!

Finding the Bob Ross of traditional Japanese wood carved print making, is why the internet is awesome.

@user-ph2ql2vg1d

7 ай бұрын

you think that that is a compliment, but it really really isn't

I had the absolute pleasure of visiting David's workshop today and spending a little time in his company. It delights me that people like David exist to preserve craftsmanship and bring interest to a whole new generation. Thank you for your time today David and I wish you all the best. I ended up with a couple of your Ukiyo-e Heroes prints and they will take pride of place on my walls at home.

@seseragistudio

Жыл бұрын

Heh heh ... sorry for cutting out and heading back upstairs ... the video rendering was done, and I had to get the rest of the upload process finished. And 'thank you' again to your team for making that part of it possible - we would never have the 'reach' that we have if not for the platform your organization provides!

@Natsukashigame

Жыл бұрын

David do you work in KZread?

@maruchan458

8 ай бұрын

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@maruchan458

8 ай бұрын

Lbb😮

@maruchan458

8 ай бұрын

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Hello David, we met in Tokyo in June 2023 during my trip. I was the young Canadian guy in the Scarface T-Shirt who told you I had been watching you since I was 14. You apologized to me that it was busy but I didn't mind at all I was glad I could talk to you. The ladies in there were lovely as well. I told you I would visit the shop again during that trip but I didn't have the chance. I want to return to Japan again and definitely visit your shop for a second time. I really did love the entire scenery in there.

I was so so happy to be able to visit Dave's shop yesterday! It was wonderful to see the shop and see Dave hard at work at his bench. I was able to page through all sizes of prints and fell in love with some new pieces of my home collection!

@rollingthunder1043

8 ай бұрын

I hope he's doing well! It's been over half a year since his last video

@asmrkaviano6928

8 ай бұрын

I'm glad he's alive and kicking doing what he loves still

@Charlie_MVK

7 ай бұрын

I'm glad to read this comment. It's good to hear old Dave is doing alright

@pansrn

7 ай бұрын

Add my name to people happy to hear he’s alive and working.

@Frankly-xe4mg

7 ай бұрын

Glad he's ok! I was worried since he hasn't posted lately

I have not clicked on a notification this fast or watched a video this newly posted before ✨️😳💖✨️

@rofocale666

Жыл бұрын

Same 😊

@a1pha_star

Жыл бұрын

Same! 😂

@Coloneljesus

Жыл бұрын

no one gives a shit about how quickly you click on videos dude

I’m actually studying to be a tattoo artist in the states. I found this channel a few years ago and now I’m educating myself on traditional Japanese art!

@BlueDragonCustoms

Жыл бұрын

Ur Japanese tattoos are gonna be top notch 👌

Dave, you are a master of your craft, but also I need mention how much of a master you are of content creation and social media. You are using all of the social media tools out there how they're meant to be used, whether that be the regular Twitch streams, polished KZread videos, or insightful Instagram posts. You're using Patreon for the right reasons, your website archive is a thing of beauty. And you're not monetising a thing - you're passionate and just want to spread knowledge and learn more. Hats off to you.

Congratulations on the work with the British Museum 🏛 you are a true artist and inspiration, sir! Cheers from Brasil 🇧🇷

Thank you so much for the info in this video. I loved how you pointed out that the artists of that time used cut and paste and other techniques when building their prints. I do the same thing when designing my lino prints. I cut things out from my sketchbook, reference photos, text samples, etc and paste them to a sheet of paper the same size as my linoleum block which allows me to test elements, move things around, see what works and what doesn't. You showed how my methods are similar to the great artists of the past, giving me a connection to them that if otherwise have no knowledge of. Thank you.

It could literally be you reading the label of a shampoo bottle, but I'm craving new video from you David

I work at MFA Boston and we just finished setting up the Hokusai exhibit a couple weeks ago. Been watching your videos for years. Great work!

Dave, I absolutely love your channel so much. Thank you so much for all that you do.

I just realized that Mr. Bull is left-handed. So he is probably most often replicating lines originally done by a right-handed artist. As a fellow lefty.... respect.

I was hoping for another end of year video from Dave. I’m not a fan of twitch or live things, and I’m sure many people here appreciate these formats. We miss you on KZread Dave

@seseragistudio

7 ай бұрын

The current plan is ... recording tomorrow! (But cut me a little slack on editing time ... :~)

@AsianManZan

7 ай бұрын

@@seseragistudio take all the time you need! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

@user-ph2ql2vg1d

7 ай бұрын

@@seseragistudio I really like the twitch streams.

I'm late to the party but so glad you're doing well, Mr. Bull. It's incredible channel that never gets old! Best wishes. 😊

So... not complaining here, but it is December... so I'm hoping for at least a 2023 review video. Your videos have been greatly missed!

Hey Dave! Great to see you again!

we need more videos! What a pleasure to have such a detailed view on this craft.

Just finished The Great Wave Lego art set and was delighted to find you had contributed to the Audio content that was part of the set. The cherry on top of the cake of what is a fantastic merger of two things I love so much

Mr. David Bull, always a pleasure to see a new post.

Fascinating, as always, Dave-san! Thank you for all that you do! ❤

Originally they had teams of highly specialized people each doing one part of the process. And here is Mr. Bull doing all of them. A deep bow.

Suggestions: Been watching your streams. I know how busy you are. 1. Raise prices specifically to curb demand? 2. How about making a few youtube videos out of the show and tell segments from your Twitch streams? (I hope you're recording those) Could be an easy win.

Very excited for you new set of prints. I have enjoyed your content for years.

I’m in love with your work… i've was following you years ago and I appreciate so much all your knowledge, your passion and your content. Thanks for all.

Fascinating as always and really looking forward to the new series coming together, and of course more videos 😊

Awesome to see a new video! Been watching the streams to get my more regular fix, but these are a real treat

Super cool to see Dave has embraced new technology with open arms. I'm half his age and struggle twice as much.

I love this guy's work and he has such a relaxing demeanor

Finally found time to watch this video, with a glass of good whisky. Superb. And what dropped into my mailbox this morning? Yes, the 2nd print of the series!!! Many thanks, David & team!

Seeing the works of a master being revived with such care is fascinating and also incredible. I can't wait for the rest of the series but I suppose I will have to. We've waited around a hundred years anyway, what's a few more months?

@theden0minat0r

Жыл бұрын

Soooo true!

@AutismusPrime69

7 ай бұрын

Let's calm down

Thank you for sharing your passion and knowledge of the craft, it is inspiring and will help keep this beautiful art form alive in the imaginations of the many students enjoying your work!

Wonderful upload! The process is equally as stunning as the craftsmanship. The process becomes craftsmanship.

I recently watched 'Miss Hokusai' again recently, as I haven't seen it since it was first released. After watching this channel and learning more and more, the movie was actually way better than I remembered because there was just more I understood about the art. Love the videos, and you guys' work. Thank you.

Always a nice surprise the get another video from Dave! Look forward to them so much. Was lucky to tune into the stream this was being filmed. I must confess I had to leave immediately. Didn't want the next video spoiled 😂 love all you do Dave!

I'm new to fine art printing and Masuta Bull's video series is invaluable. I hope to do my best with my work. This helps immeasurably 🙏

You're such a pleasure to listen to Dave!

Just found this channel today under the asmr tag, seeing you not have any asmr videos is actually really funny. But your voice is just so soothing, if you were my teacher back in school I’d be paying attention constantly.

Great to see you again, David! Always quality content!

Hello friends, Lauren M. in Massachusetts here. Print 2 and the box arrived yesterday, so I will have the pleasure of looking at images of the preparation as I look at the finished products.

I just came back from the Boston MFA Hokusai exhibit today. I was totally overwhelmed with all the prints and sketches. It was informative to learn about the process by with these were made. Thanks David.

I am soo excited! My husband just visited Tokyo, and I am now a proud owner of two of your works! They are on their way in the mail!!! I can’t wait!

@pipisdiyartandcrafts5447

Жыл бұрын

My husband said you are a really nice guy 💕 so awesome to be able to meet the artist themselves. Maybe one day I will be able to meet you!!

I absolutely love the way he talks and his soothing voice❤. Legend

your videos are always a treat

Just wanted to say, this channel is a Gem. I like many others discovered this channel from the Remembering a Carver video and I have to say, we all wish you nothing but the best David. Thank you for all the commentary throughout the years!

I have received the first two prints in the series and I want to let you know how impressed I am. I have a collection of ukiyo-e and ehon, both old and new, and your prints are gorgeous. They rival the nicest examples in my collection. I look forward to the rest of the series, and I hope this project is successful enough to justify a "More of Everything" series.

@StephenWorth

Жыл бұрын

One suggestion... Could you please add a link to the British Museum item page with each of the images on the Mokuhankan page for the series? It would be quicker to refer to than transcribing the URL off the paper that comes with the print.

I’m soo happy you are still making videos

I always look forward to your new content - this is great!

Wonderful work!

Using the Edo period examples you show the evolution of a design from sketch to “carve ready” states. Clearly all good “art” is hard and careful Work. Both then and now. The Hokusai Reborn project is living this same process. Its hard, its careful, and its wonderful. Best wishes to you and the talented Mokuhankan team.

Hope you're good Mr. Bull!

You’re a master craftsman. Thanks for sharing.

Comic book artists (eastern and western) have so many connections to the style and technique of these master artists. I wonder what David thinks about comics and manga.

Been long time since a new update

This is very interesting. I learned of this channel and your work from the soundtrack for the lego hokusai wave.

Great stuff Sir, 36 minutes just flown away.👏👏👏👏

I watched the Twich of you making this video. Glad the scaffolding people gave you a chance to finish this video!

Looking forward to buying one of these prints, Dave!

Just wow! What a process! Gorgeous prints too :)

Aha! Found all your other stuff 👍 . Now I can see the rest of the Hokusai project

Where's Dave?!? It's been 5 months 😢. You okay buddy?

@seseragistudio

10 ай бұрын

Floundering under the tsunami of visitors to the shop ... and the orders ... Hang in a bit longer, please!

@ljjlander1

10 ай бұрын

@@seseragistudio all good Dave. Thanks for the reply. Just making sure you're alright

David, you’re the best!

Would love to learn how to do this with your training. The fact that it’s a lost art is really intriguing

Bizarre watching this after the stream the other day! Love the vids as always

I'll be visiting Tokyo in December, I can't wait to visit your store

Amazing work! Its outstandingly impressive with the amount of effort you gave it and the spectacle of the print finish. You look a little thin. Make sure you take care of youself. And I cant wait for more of your video s

We miss you Dave

New David Bull video! Huzzah!!!!

I really miss hearing the clang of the pipes. :)

@-overdooo-

Жыл бұрын

:)

@friday19652

Жыл бұрын

Haha! Me too! 😊

I got a fever.....and the only prescription is Dave/Wood Block Prints. Love your videos and the stories/knowledge.

I love the talk talk talk Dave!

@adamwest8711

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like the great renaissance artists. There’s lots of evidence that some of the great works had apprentices helping in the less difficult work, leaving the master to focus on the most challenging bits.

Nice to see you!

The Bob Ross of Printmaking still got it! 🙌🏾

Very inspiring.

so glad to see that he‘s okay

Dang. Didn't see this came out. Pumped

We need moooooore :) Please. So many topics still open.

Seeing David use a tablet truly blows my mind. I never thought I would see it happen.

Hello from Vancouver!

I adore the videos you've made here, Mr Bull. Thank you. I wonder if you would consider sharing your thoughts further on the nature of how technology changes our relationship to styles over time? If you wish to understand some of how this plays out for an artist like me right now: I have spent many hours in research trying to find the right mindset to our modern era, but feel pulled to revert to old ways of doing things that I am just as fascinated with if not more so, in reaction. Just this week, I have made several linocut printing experiments and attempted to learn how to make the same concept image in unreal engine 5 (A gaming development software that is used for all kinds of things, even movie production). I also wish to try and merge the magic of the physical mediums with the new tech but have so far this week not received acceptable inspiration as to how to do so besides photogrammetry of sculpture, which doesn't really "excite" me, let's say. I find myself enjoying the old medium much more. The new mediums have the worst possible interface to create with, I find. Absolute night and day different, doesn't even feel like art, feels like doing taxes.

Love your content....so informative...thank you. I wish you would reconsider tinting some of these newly developed Hokusai illustrations. They come alive when color is added. They are far more vibrant and dimensional....(In my opinion of course).

Thank you for the very inspiring videos. Is there a list of materials and instructions on how to ie mix inks, find cherry woodblock and brushes? I am so excited about getting started in this beautiful process. Have been doing traditional western printmaking for years and would love to shift to this special method. Thank you Dave for all the videos and your devotion to printmaking and sharing with us!

I enjoyed every second of this. Thank you, David. :o)

Not to rush your wonderful craftmenship but i was wondering when your next video may be, although I am sure that the wait will be worth it considering your legacy of consistent and quality work

I was there, almost.

It's actually crazy that Hokusai died in the 1840s and some designs he made that was intended for publication would be made 173 years later by David Bull

Infatuated with this channel ❤

Hello, I came at your shop today. Can you tell me when your shop are open? Thanks

My life just got a little better

I wonder if the museum still has them on display? Might head to London at some point to find out

It’s been nearly 9 months since we’ve gotten a new video. My descent and metamorphosis into Washizuka Yaheiji is nearly complete. 😡

@seseragistudio

7 ай бұрын

Hopefully, you can hold off for ... a few more days ...

Damn notification didn’t pop for this video. KZread, you ass lol. Happy to see another video!

When I saw this news I immediately thought of David Bull and honestly wonder what effect his work/passion has had on the value of these rare prints at auction.....

"...sit there and happily watch me put glue on paper" ...don't call us out like that Dave!

Hi, from Texas

30:30 I think the popularity of the sizing stream was it was the most interactive. I made a point in catching it live so to ask technical questions.

Absolutely love your work. How do you avoid eye strain while using the microscope?

Greetings from Canada 🇨🇦… hoping to visit your Shop in 2024 😊

Hey David! I sent you over an email about creating having you be the focus of my latest film project/documentary. I would love to discuss the project more in detail and see if we can make it happen! As a collector and lover of woodblock prints myself and after meeting you back in January of this year I find that this is something that aligns perfectly with my vision. I cant wait for the next video and to finally connect more!

@seseragistudio

Жыл бұрын

Haven't seen this, sorry ... When/where did you send it ...

@davidlake

Жыл бұрын

@@seseragistudio hey David! I sent it back in the beginning of April through your websites comment/outreach box. Would there be a better way to contact you?

@seseragistudio

Жыл бұрын

I don't see anything ... maybe spam filtered. Drop me a line at davebull [@] mokuhankan.com

@davidlake

Жыл бұрын

@@seseragistudio Would you like me to resend over my information? would love to talk to you about my project a little more!

@seseragistudio

Жыл бұрын

@@davidlake Not sure what else I can add; I made a previous comment in this thread about how you could contact us, but I haven't seen anything ...