Image Size: 14x10 inches

First Printed: 2018

Printing History: Note: This print was made for the film production “Journey to Hokusai” (see Printmaking Page for video). From a sketch beside Upper Rae Lake. Six block multi-color print with overprinting for bokashi effect on sky-lake block. Initially, five wood blocks were carved with traditional Japanese kento registration marks and taken to Kyoto to print moku hanga style (traditional water-based ink handprinting) in October 2018; a small number of moku hanga prints were completed, and two separate batches were made available: Series I, ed. of 6 plus 2 a.ps (and some oddly colored working proofs “w.p.s”) were entirely handprinted by Killion in Kyoto, quality varies as these were ‘learning prints’ (out of print); Series II, ed. of 7 plus 1 a.p. have all the color blocks handprinted in Japan and then key block printed by Killion on his handpress with oil-based black ink once he returned from Japan, these have more consistent key block quality and lines are clearer (these moku hanga prints are sold-out). Upon returning from Japan, Killion carved a sixth ‘green’ tint block and completed the oil-based ink/handpress edition (pictured) of 160 prints plus several artist proofs in November 2018. (Edition now out of print).

SOLD OUT as Original Woodcut