it was able to be so small and detailed because Durer did not carve it into woodblock. this was one of his copper plate engravings, and that method of engraving allows for much finer details to be achieved in the print.
That's interesting. The Metropolitan Museum of Art has this listed as a woodcut. @orion7741 Where are you getting this information from? There is not much information on the web about this print that I can find. If I had to guess, I'd say it's an etching or a wood engraving. If it were an engraving on a copper plate, the lines and hatching would be much smoother and clean. I plan to visit this print soon at the Met.
it will be interesting to see how this German style woodblock carving is translated into the Japanese medium. Looking forward to seeing your progress. Happy Holidays !
Thank you! I'm excited to see how it turns out too! I checked out your website Matt, very interesting work! I think we're neighbors as well! I'm a Marble Hill resident in The Bronx.
@@stephenwiniecki Stephen Thank You ! It's great to see, hear, and learn from craftsmen. I enjoy your work on your webpage as well. I'm in Queens, not too far from Kew Gardens
I'm a big fan of your work. You and others have inspired me to try to do mokuhanga printmaking, but between: 1) not knowing where to find gampi paper for a good transfer 2) not knowing where to source those types of cherry woodblocks 3) getting very poor results using water-based ink/brushes to print, I've been sticking with my monotoned "western style" printmaking, heavily inspired by Durer. It's always been my ultimate goal to combine these two styles, but haven't figured out how. I'm very excited to see what your end result will be with this project. And please let me know if you have suggestions or links for any of the above.
Mcclains in the states has a good selection of Shina Plywood which is a great wood to start with: link below www.imcclains.com/catalog/blocks/allshina.html
Looks good . good luck!! I bet it will come out nice. but... OMG . WHAT??! this whole time i print out my digital designs on regular paper. i put charchoal on the back. trace it on the block then go over the charcoal on the block (i use lino) with marker. what is that paper?? does the other sheet eventually come off and you're left with a clean design? keep us updated :)
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Durer!!! Awesome idea. looking forward to the final result
Thank you, I'm excited to see how it turns out too!
Brilliant well done Stephen- I love this endeavour! J
Thanks John!
Thank you I look forward to your project. It should be a good test of your skills. I just joined and can't wait to see which direction it takes.
Thank you! I'm excited to see how it turns out too!
it was able to be so small and detailed because Durer did not carve it into woodblock. this was one of his copper plate engravings, and that method of engraving allows for much finer details to be achieved in the print.
or maybe it engraved into the end of the wood fibers
That's interesting. The Metropolitan Museum of Art has this listed as a woodcut. @orion7741 Where are you getting this information from? There is not much information on the web about this print that I can find. If I had to guess, I'd say it's an etching or a wood engraving. If it were an engraving on a copper plate, the lines and hatching would be much smoother and clean. I plan to visit this print soon at the Met.
@ucenicul....I think it is a wood engraving as well. I hope to see this print in person soon at the Met.
it will be interesting to see how this German style woodblock carving is translated into the Japanese medium. Looking forward to seeing your progress. Happy Holidays !
Thank you! I'm excited to see how it turns out too! I checked out your website Matt, very interesting work! I think we're neighbors as well! I'm a Marble Hill resident in The Bronx.
@@stephenwiniecki Stephen Thank You ! It's great to see, hear, and learn from craftsmen. I enjoy your work on your webpage as well. I'm in Queens, not too far from Kew Gardens
Looks like it's going to be a difficult one! 🖤
It's going to be a fun challenge. We'll see...
I'm a big fan of your work. You and others have inspired me to try to do mokuhanga printmaking, but between: 1) not knowing where to find gampi paper for a good transfer 2) not knowing where to source those types of cherry woodblocks 3) getting very poor results using water-based ink/brushes to print, I've been sticking with my monotoned "western style" printmaking, heavily inspired by Durer. It's always been my ultimate goal to combine these two styles, but haven't figured out how. I'm very excited to see what your end result will be with this project. And please let me know if you have suggestions or links for any of the above.
Thanks for your comment. Where are you located in the world?
@stephenwiniecki Akron, OH!
Mcclains in the states has a good selection of Shina Plywood which is a great wood to start with: link below
www.imcclains.com/catalog/blocks/allshina.html
@@stephenwiniecki I'm very familiar with that store and have bought shina there before. I take it you're not in the U.S.?
Great job! What is the transfer paper and where can I get it? Thanks.
I'll be selling it on my website very soon! Stay tuned for the update!
Looks good . good luck!! I bet it will come out nice. but... OMG . WHAT??! this whole time i print out my digital designs on regular paper. i put charchoal on the back. trace it on the block then go over the charcoal on the block (i use lino) with marker. what is that paper?? does the other sheet eventually come off and you're left with a clean design?
keep us updated :)
The paper I use is very thin and is also transparent and naturally sized. It will come off once you've finished carving.
What do you use for the transfer sheet, sorry if you have already answered this?
I use Gampi paper from Japan. It is naturally sized, transparent, and very strong.
Thanks Stephen looking forward to more!
YESSSSS DURER!! :)))))