The early cases of Japanese woodblock printing involved one single colour, the colour of the Sumi ink used to carry out the printing any further colour was added by hand. However, at this time, Japanese woodblock printing was too expensive for mass-production and so didn’t become more common until later on. The Woodblock printing process remained common in Buddhist temples in the form of sutras, mandalas, and other Buddhist texts. These were then distributed around Japan, marking one of the earliest instances of woodblock prints documented in Japan. In 764, Japanese monarch, Empress Kōken, commissioned one million wooden pagodas to contain a woodblock scroll containing a Buddhist text. Buddhists from China brought these texts to Japan, introducing the printing method to the country. The woodblock printing process can be traced all the way back to the 8 th century, where the process was used to print religious texts. This guide highlights how and when this process began. Many intricate and famous prints have been created as a result of Japanese woodblock printing techniques, and these prints go far back in Japan’s history. You can achieve simple to exaggerated color results using this process.Woodblock printing (‘ mokuhanga’) is a traditional art form in Japan involving the printing of text, images, and patterns. The cool thing about this style is the ability to "Randomize Colors" throughout your artwork and the ability to replace any or all of these colors, using the full-spectrum color picker. The Multi-Block style uses 5 blocks of color pulled from your original image then divides the colors across your artwork giving the look of carving a separate woodblock for every color.By adjusting the "Image Color" slider you can reduce or add colors to your artwork giving it a variety of printed-styles, from a full-color block process to spot-color ones. The Multi-Color style uses all the original colors in your photo.Choose between two printing styles: "Multi-Color" or "Multi-Block".Control the color in your artwork with saturation, strength and image color sliders.Adjust the outline width, strength and how smooth or fluid your chiseled outline appears.Automatically create a work of art with the look of hand chiseled outlines and brushed on color, fully adjustable with simple sliders.In printmaking the final image does rely on the choice of paper whether it is kozo fibers or rice paper - this will add an artistic quaility to your print and complete your Moku Hanga. Once the desired color is achieved complete your artwork with an artistic edge or paper. If the preset colors chosen for your work are not to your liking, there is the option to alter your palette colors. Choose from a range of bold chisled outlines, and bright to subtle color combinations. Presets are also available to give your project a quick start. Using sliders found on the adjust tab you can control the smoothness, width and strength of the chiseled outline to fit your composition. The outlines in Moku Hanga are extremely eye catching, replicating a hand chiseled relief-art. The Moku Hanga app, Moku the Japanese word for “wood” while hanga is known as “print”, allows you to create an artistic wood-block print from any picture or snapshot - no need for time consuming carving - the artists from JixiPix do all the work for you! With the power to fully customize your Moku Hanga, you can create a masterpiece artistic enough be part of printmaking history! Breathtaking landscapes, beautiful women, and busy cityscapes can be transformed into this exotic art known for flowing hand-chiseled outlines and brushed on color. You've discovered the fascinating art of Moku Hanga, the Japanese method of wood-block printing.
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