Woodblock carving demonstration from a Japanese master

This is a video of Kitamura Shoichi, a master carver and printer in Japan, demonstrating the intricate techniques of carving Japanese Woodblock prints. He uses a variety of carving tools to complete one small aspect of the woodblock print. It is important to note that he has very steady hands when carving and works at a very quick pace to limit mistakes or errors. This video does an excellent job in illustrating the purpose and significance of each carving tool.

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Reference:

Pinto, Lawrence. (2011 July 3).  Kitamura Shoichi, master carver and printer, demonstrates how to carve woodblock prints. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56cq6iEzUSI