Mokuhanga Books by Terry McKenna – Master Japanese Woodblock Printing Techniques
Explore the art of Mokuhanga (Japanese woodblock printing) with our collection of books by Terry McKenna, a renowned expert in traditional Japanese printmaking. These books provide step-by-step guidance, practical techniques, and artistic insights for artists, printmakers, and enthusiasts seeking to master this centuries-old craft.
Terry McKenna’s Mokuhanga books cover key aspects of Japanese woodblock printing, including carving, printing, registration, water-based inks, and paper selection. With clear instructions and detailed illustrations, they are ideal for beginners, intermediate artists, and professional printmakers who want to explore authentic Japanese methods while developing their own creative style.
Perfect for art studios, classrooms, and home workshops, these books combine traditional Japanese craftsmanship with modern teaching techniques, helping readers achieve high-quality, precise prints with every project. They also offer historical context and cultural insights, connecting contemporary practice to the rich heritage of Japanese printmaking.
Enhance your artistic skills and preserve a time-honored craft with Mokuhanga books by Terry McKenna—where Japanese tradition, expert instruction, and creative inspiration come together.
Creative Print - Intermediate Mokuhanga
Creative Print - Intermediate Mokuhanga
We can say with confidence that to date there is no other mokuhanga learning resource that covers this material in depth, or at all. Learn extended carving and printing techniques that allow you to produce contemporary mokuhanga that is expressive, creative and helps realize your artistic vision in this medium.
This is the second book written by renowned Australian Mokuhanga artist Terry McKenna and follows on from Mokuhanga Fundamentals.
For intermediate level learners, Terry assumes you have a firm grasp of the fundamental mokuhanga carving and printing technique. It introduces a range of carving and printing techniques, half of which extend your skills, and half of which allow you to produce more creative, expressive and contemporary mokuhanga. As well, the book covers sizing washi and other washi preparation, tool sharpening (selected parts of our Sharp Tools book are included) and making hanko. It also includes some inspiring contemporary work from mokuhanga artists with examples of the techniques covered in the book.
250 pages loaded with more than 600 photographs, 35 hand-drawn illustrations and step-by-step instructions. Quality printed on sturdy 110gsm paper, this book is a valuable addition to any printmaker's library.