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   Welcome to Shimizu Woodcuts!

The labor-intensive process of mokuhanga (woodprint) brings order to the chaos of creative energy. To move from the inspiration of the sketch to the mechanics of the print requires thoughtful organization of color and space. My initial step when making a woodcut is one of simplification as I work to strip the subject matter down to its essence. The subject matter itself may vary, but its source is never far from my daily interaction with nature.

I love making woodblock prints! In the words of late printmaker, Shikou Munakata...

Love that is absolute
Surprise of each moment
Joy that cannot be diminished
Sadness which cannot be dissipated
Such is Hanga!

     by Shikou Munakata

Enjoy!

       Lynita Shimizu, 2011


   What's Happening:
Moku Hanga
Woodblock Prints by Lynita Shimizu
  January 27 - April 28, 2012
Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 3:30
Saturday and Sunday during events only.
Open prior to most events and during most intermissions.
The Gallery is located off the Jorgensen lower lobby.
Jorgensen Gallery
Connecticut Printmakers Invitational
  March 17 - April 28, 2012
Windsor Art Center
40 Mechanic St, Windsor, CT
Opening Reception: March 17, 5 PM - 7 PM
Windsor Art Center at the Freight House
Great Divide Ride
This summer, my son Gen, will be riding his mountain unicycle nearly 3,000 miles through the Rockies to raise awareness of human trafficking and fundraise for Polaris Project. Donors of $100 or more will receive a print (coming soon) as a thank you. Visit his website for more information.
http://www.greatdivideride.com
McClain's Print Making Supplies - Featured Artist
Torii is featured on the McClain's Printmaking Supplies 2012 catalog.
http://www.imcclains.com/
Hot off the press!
Mauna Kea
This view of the volcano, Mauna Kea, is from a lava beach at Kapoho on the eastern tip of Hawaii. The day before this sunset, my husband fearlessly drove our rental car up 14,200 feet to the summit(read more)
Torii
The edition of this woodcut is my contribution to the Barenforum Internet Printmakers Group's, "Inspired by Japan" Project. All funds from selling these prints will be donated to support relief efforts for Japan in the aftermath of the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami (read more)
Link to: "Inspired by Japan" Project

 


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