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A story about how paper and fabric are made fro...
The image shows the molecular structure of cellulose (3D model). Did you know that paper and cloth actually have similar origins? Usually, they are treated as completely different things. Paper...
A story about how paper and fabric are made fro...
The image shows the molecular structure of cellulose (3D model). Did you know that paper and cloth actually have similar origins? Usually, they are treated as completely different things. Paper...
Turning letters into something to see|Typograph...
Letters have meaning, but that's not all. There is shape. There is weight. There is space. Typography art is an expression that uses all of these to convey atmosphere and...
Turning letters into something to see|Typograph...
Letters have meaning, but that's not all. There is shape. There is weight. There is space. Typography art is an expression that uses all of these to convey atmosphere and...
About Wabi-Sabi
The image is of Shisen-do in Kyoto. Let me start with a story about our company name.When we first launched the business, our company name was WASAVY. (Pronounced “Wasa-bee.”)...
About Wabi-Sabi
The image is of Shisen-do in Kyoto. Let me start with a story about our company name.When we first launched the business, our company name was WASAVY. (Pronounced “Wasa-bee.”)...
Painting invisible landscapes - the appeal of a...
The image is a work by Masanao Taniguchi When painting a landscape, it does not necessarily mean that you are simply copying the mountains and ocean that are there. There...
Painting invisible landscapes - the appeal of a...
The image is a work by Masanao Taniguchi When painting a landscape, it does not necessarily mean that you are simply copying the mountains and ocean that are there. There...
A Comprehensive Explanation of the Allure of Pr...
Among the fine arts, printmaking is a genre with a long history and unique appeal. As exemplified by ukiyo-e woodblock prints and copperplate engravings, the characteristic of being able to...
A Comprehensive Explanation of the Allure of Pr...
Among the fine arts, printmaking is a genre with a long history and unique appeal. As exemplified by ukiyo-e woodblock prints and copperplate engravings, the characteristic of being able to...
Series: The Impact of the Development of Printi...
The image is an AI-generated image. Part 3: Digital printing and the new phase of contemporary art With the spread of computers in the second half of the 20th century,...
Series: The Impact of the Development of Printi...
The image is an AI-generated image. Part 3: Digital printing and the new phase of contemporary art With the spread of computers in the second half of the 20th century,...
Series: The impact of the development of printi...
The image is an AI-generated image. Part 2: Modern Printing and the Expansion of Artistic Expression In the 19th century, printing went beyond being a simple means of reproduction and...
Series: The impact of the development of printi...
The image is an AI-generated image. Part 2: Modern Printing and the Expansion of Artistic Expression In the 19th century, printing went beyond being a simple means of reproduction and...
Series: The impact of the development of printi...
The image is an AI-generated image. The development of printing technology has dramatically changed the nature of art. From medieval European religious paintings to Edo-period ukiyo-e prints, modern posters, and...
Series: The impact of the development of printi...
The image is an AI-generated image. The development of printing technology has dramatically changed the nature of art. From medieval European religious paintings to Edo-period ukiyo-e prints, modern posters, and...
About the healing and comfort that art brings.
About the healing and peace that art brings.
About the healing and comfort that art brings.
About the healing and peace that art brings.
Choosing the base for an art poster – the answe...
When the proof for a new product arrives, I check the color and how the paper texture looks by shining light on it. In the early stages of production, we...
Choosing the base for an art poster – the answe...
When the proof for a new product arrives, I check the color and how the paper texture looks by shining light on it. In the early stages of production, we...
Do animals look at art?
The image is of ado's "Kame" (Turtle). People sometimes recall nostalgic memories or feel a sense of healing when looking at pictures or photographs. But what about animals? What kind...
Do animals look at art?
The image is of ado's "Kame" (Turtle). People sometimes recall nostalgic memories or feel a sense of healing when looking at pictures or photographs. But what about animals? What kind...
Original artwork and posters: there's no single...
"Real things are always better, aren't they?" "Posters just don't quite cut it." I sometimes hear that kind of comment when I'm talking about art. Certainly, original artwork has a...
Original artwork and posters: there's no single...
"Real things are always better, aren't they?" "Posters just don't quite cut it." I sometimes hear that kind of comment when I'm talking about art. Certainly, original artwork has a...