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Posted by Dave Bull at 3:48 PM, November 1, 2013 [Permalink]
Done! Here's the print with the final embossing done on the margins:
I'm pretty happy with this. It's not 'great art' by any means, but I think it is attractive and interesting, and uses the woodblock technique well, and those are the things that count for me ... I hope you agree!
Following comment posted by: Marc Kahn on November 1, 2013 11:13 PM
Wow! That's a beautiful print. I'm looking forward to receiving mine. You say:
It's not 'great art' by any means...
but, I think you are incorrect on that point.
There's something about the aizuri style in general that resonates with me, but this one is especially nice. Right up there, I think, with this one, designed by Takahashi Shotei:
Best,
Marc
Following comment posted by: Dave on November 1, 2013 11:31 PM
incorrect on that point ...
Marc, thanks for the positive reaction to this one. When I say 'not great art' I'm thinking about the general 'averageness' of this kind of work. It's purely decorative, I think, rather than artistic - in that it doesn't really say anything, but simply creates an impression in the viewer. I guess it all comes down to the definition of terms ...
Following comment posted by: Jacques on November 2, 2013 11:10 PM
A very nice print Dave! I particularly like the subtle interplay of light and shadow on this castle...
And I do hope that the current activities on your neighbour's land won't lead up forcing you to give up your own castle!
Following comment posted by: Marc Kahn on November 14, 2013 8:38 AM
Got mine yesterday. Much nicer "in the hand" than "on the screen". A splendid print!
Following comment posted by: Lisa Toth on November 16, 2013 12:05 PM
I just received my print. It's beautiful! I think it's my favorite so far.
Following comment posted by: RAFAEL PALOP on April 25, 2014 10:34 PM
Hello:
Please, how could I get this beautiful castle print.
Thank you.
Rafael
Following comment posted by: Jakub Makalowski on September 18, 2014 2:31 PM
David,
For someone who has "no interest in art" you always seem to show good knowledge of it.
The print actually really makes me feel a but nostalgic for making cyanotype prints. That may be in part due to the similarity of subject matter I used at the time.