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   Welcome to Shimizu Woodcuts!

Woodblock printmaking is so much fun! The labor-intensive process of “moku hanga” offers infinite challenges that when met, yield tremendous satisfaction. My mission is to share the joy of woodcuts by promoting an understanding of the medium.


   What's Happening...

"Printmaking Today" Exhibition in Abruzzo, Italy
 

Dedalo Center for Contemporary Art, July 18th- July 24, 2008

The Museum of Castiglione in the Castle of Castiglione, August 1-7, 2008.

On going...
See the Sashimi Series as well as over 30 other Shimizu Woodcuts at Maeda in Simsbury, CT
http://maedasushi.wordpress.com/
Hot off the press!
My Happy Place
Almost every afternoon my dog, Blue, and I take a walk in the woods behind our house. There is one area that feels magical, almost sacred. It is there, on my "thinking rock", that I sit... (read more)
Octopus/Tako #1
The Octopus/Tako was made for Mr. Maeda, the sushi chef at Maeda Sushi, at his request. This print, the first, turned out looking like Homer Simpson... (read more)
Octopus/Tako #2
...This second attempt turned out looking like Spiderman... (read more)

 


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