Last week at University, we had a demo from the Adachi Institute of Woodcut Prints. They print with the traditional edo ukiyo-e techniques, materials and even make a point of always working on tatami.

Here you can see the process of traditional japanese woodblock printing.

The colours are mixed from pigments and water, and for the finishing touch they coated the non-printed area in lacquer.

On October 5th I started my term as a research student at Tokyo University of the Arts. It feels great to be back in the studio after a 6 month hiatus, but it's taking a bit of time to get used to the role of full-time student again. I am currently experimenting with ball ground plates, and just started test printing last week.

The studio at the university is not spacious, however, everyone is very good at sharing the space there is.

Here are a few images of to get an idea. I have a personal desk, there is one offset press, 9 direct presses and some stones that generally remain untouched due to lack of space.