Thank you for making these videos about Nihonga. I live in Japan and I came across Nihonga in a workshop at a museum in Fukuoka. I fell in love with the whole concept - the complexity and introspection that comes with every artwork. The colors are so subtle and beautiful. I feel so drawn to the art and I’ve never been interested in learning how to paint before but now I would like to start doing it. Your videos are quite helpful, very informative and easy to follow and understand. Hope you make more videos on different techniques for beginners like me.
I’m happy to hear that you had a opportunity to know about Nihonga! I hope you enjoy learning more about it. It might take some time, but I’ll keep on posting the videos :)
Thank you so much for your Channel 🎉 Your videos are the most informative I have found. I enjoy every one and can’t stop learning more about this beautiful style. I am still practicing basic water control and learning about the different brushes and their effects and properties. I am looking forward to learning more from you. ❤😊
Excellent video. Simple and direct with a good style. I myself mount cover stock paper (bristol) to wood panels with home-made glue. I always enjoy different ways of doing it, thank you for sharing!
Thank you for sharing this. I am just starting to learn sumi-e and I am looking for ways to display my works. This is definately another viable option for me.
Does the quality of the wood or the wood type matter? I have heard that it does for canvas with oil paintings so I would think it matters even moreso for the more delicate washi paper. With such a thing in mind, I am suprised that gesso is enough of a barrier. Then again, it seems that withNihonga there's moreof an expectation for the person who receives the art to care for the piece compared to a more western expectation (by comparison) of the artist to use strong materials strong to endure the reciever giving less delicate and diligent of care for the piece. It's interesting how such different perspectives and expectations from the artist and person who owns the art piece result in such different methods!
As you mentioned, the quality of wood is important. It's essential to choose wood with low resin and minimal warping. For wood like shina with low content, if the washi paper is thick enough, gesso will work to prevent the resin from bleeding through. However, for long-term preservation, such as over 100 years, there are several methods to consider, such as underlaying or backing the paper. I believe that professional artists need to take these factors into account. Additionally, if the wooden panel deteriorates, the artwork can be re-mounted onto a new panel. To reduce warping, it's also necessary to reinforce the panel's framework and carefully consider the panel's construction.
Western gesso (acrylic) will prevent resin from wood. But traditionally, the most reliable way to stop resin on wooden panels is to paste paper on the whole surface of the panel (the process is called "下貼り Shitabari").
Thank you so much for the great informative videos!! I do printmaking, and I use Japanese paper like Washi as Chine Colle', but I am looking for really warm colors and strong textures, please help me find the term or name of a brand if you have time
Thank you for your comment. Since I am not familiar with printmaking, please contact this Washi shop that does international shipping. I think they can help. www.ozuwashi.net/en/
Thank you for such a clear explanation! Are there any glue alternatives? I can't seem to find starch glue specifically, just a lot of "craft" glues that won't say what they're made of. Can dosa be used as well or is it not strong enough?
Dosa isn’t sticky enough. Can you try searching “starch adhesive” “wheat glue” or “rice adhesive” on the internet? I’ve found several starch types of glue on amazon.com so I guess you’ll be able to find something similar. This type of glue is also used for bookbinding. You can also make it by yourself with powdered starch, and water, by heating it. You can come across a youtube video on how to make starch glue quite easily.
Hi Kiyo! I got some washi from Hiromi paper. The one they had with sizing was Yamada. The employee said it doesn't have much dosa sizing. Do you recommend that I size it myself, or do you think it is sufficient? Thank you so much for your wonderful and generous instructions!
It’s difficult to judge without actually trying the paper. Try mounting the paper on a panel and start painting. Then if you feel that the dosa sizing isn’t enough, it is possible to add dosa solution afterwards.
Hello thank you for sharing please could you tell me the name again because you spoke so fastI did not catch it exactly I am currntly living in Japan and know there are so many types of paper I need the correct name. Thank you
Hello. In the video, I mentioned "Dosa biki Washi," which translates to "sized paper." It refers to Washi paper that has been treated with Dosa, a sizing agent. Specifically, I use Dosa biki Kumohada Washi, which I have explained in another video. English subtitles are available, so if you're unsure about what I said, please refer to them :)
The amount of water depends on the climate and the thickness of the paper. If the paper gets transparent, the paper might not have been sized, or the sizing is not enough. Generally, it should not get transparent.
Cutting the edges will work. If you'd like to avoid cutting the sides of the paper, there is also a method of softening the glue with hot water and peeling off the washi paper.
You repeatedly apply hot water over the Japanese paper on the side of the panel with a brush. By doing this, the glue loosens with the hot water, making it possible to peel off the paper using a scraper. It's a task that requires patience, but if done slowly, you can peel the washi paper off neatly. If I can make a video in the future, I will.
Your demonstrations are truly excellent. So clear and well paced. Wonderful. :-)
Thank you for making these videos about Nihonga. I live in Japan and I came across Nihonga in a workshop at a museum in Fukuoka. I fell in love with the whole concept - the complexity and introspection that comes with every artwork. The colors are so subtle and beautiful. I feel so drawn to the art and I’ve never been interested in learning how to paint before but now I would like to start doing it. Your videos are quite helpful, very informative and easy to follow and understand. Hope you make more videos on different techniques for beginners like me.
I’m happy to hear that you had a opportunity to know about Nihonga! I hope you enjoy learning more about it. It might take some time, but I’ll keep on posting the videos :)
So calm and beautiful like slow flowing river☺☺☺☺☺
Thank you so much for your Channel 🎉 Your videos are the most informative I have found. I enjoy every one and can’t stop learning more about this beautiful style. I am still practicing basic water control and learning about the different brushes and their effects and properties. I am looking forward to learning more from you. ❤😊
Excellent video. Simple and direct with a good style. I myself mount cover stock paper (bristol) to wood panels with home-made glue. I always enjoy different ways of doing it, thank you for sharing!
Yes. She is a model presenter. I have never seen better. :-)
Can't have enough of your videos
Thank you for sharing this. I am just starting to learn sumi-e and I am looking for ways to display my works. This is definately another viable option for me.
I know that this is probably a silly question but do you mount the paper before you paint or can it be done afterwards? TIA
That was interesting and beautiful to watch, thank you.
Could you make a video or give advice on how to mat/attach Ukiyo-e washi paper prints to rising museum board?
Does the quality of the wood or the wood type matter? I have heard that it does for canvas with oil paintings so I would think it matters even moreso for the more delicate washi paper. With such a thing in mind, I am suprised that gesso is enough of a barrier.
Then again, it seems that withNihonga there's moreof an expectation for the person who receives the art to care for the piece compared to a more western expectation (by comparison) of the artist to use strong materials strong to endure the reciever giving less delicate and diligent of care for the piece. It's interesting how such different perspectives and expectations from the artist and person who owns the art piece result in such different methods!
As you mentioned, the quality of wood is important. It's essential to choose wood with low resin and minimal warping.
For wood like shina with low content, if the washi paper is thick enough, gesso will work to prevent the resin from bleeding through. However, for long-term preservation, such as over 100 years, there are several methods to consider, such as underlaying or backing the paper.
I believe that professional artists need to take these factors into account.
Additionally, if the wooden panel deteriorates, the artwork can be re-mounted onto a new panel.
To reduce warping, it's also necessary to reinforce the panel's framework and carefully consider the panel's construction.
Excellent video. Thanks!
thank you so much!!
Thank you for the beautiful video. Can I mount a painting that already exists - painted in sumi ink?
Yes, that is possible if it is painted in sumi-ink.
Nice
Thank you for the excellent video. Do you use the 'western' gesso (acrylic?) or gofun?
Western gesso (acrylic) will prevent resin from wood. But traditionally, the most reliable way to stop resin on wooden panels is to paste paper on the whole surface of the panel (the process is called "下貼り Shitabari").
Thank you so much for the great informative videos!! I do printmaking, and I use Japanese paper like Washi as Chine Colle', but I am looking for really warm colors and strong textures, please help me find the term or name of a brand if you have time
Thank you for your comment. Since I am not familiar with printmaking, please contact this Washi shop that does international shipping. I think they can help.
www.ozuwashi.net/en/
Hi Kiyo san. I have a question. I mounted paper like this. When I painted, the paper wrinkled. Did I not add enough sizing? Thank you.
Thank you for such a clear explanation! Are there any glue alternatives? I can't seem to find starch glue specifically, just a lot of "craft" glues that won't say what they're made of. Can dosa be used as well or is it not strong enough?
Dosa isn’t sticky enough. Can you try searching “starch adhesive” “wheat glue” or “rice adhesive” on the internet? I’ve found several starch types of glue on amazon.com so I guess you’ll be able to find something similar. This type of glue is also used for bookbinding.
You can also make it by yourself with powdered starch, and water, by heating it. You can come across a youtube video on how to make starch glue quite easily.
@@KIYOHASEGAWA DIY glue it is! Hehe thank you for taking the time to reply. I appreciate it 🌻 I’m enjoying your videos & your work so much.
Where can I purchase that type of paper? I’m trying to make fusuma door paintings on my own
I would also like to know this - even the actual type of paper (material, percentages, weight, sized internally?...)
Kiyo- San, is this the way you size the paper, making it wet, or it was already sized? thank you.
This video shows how to mount sized washi paper on a wooden panel. The washi is already sized :)
Thank you, do you have a video on how to size the washi ?
Neli Iordanova Currently not but I’m planning to!
Thank you, Kiyo-San.
Hi Kiyo! I got some washi from Hiromi paper. The one they had with sizing was Yamada. The employee said it doesn't have much dosa sizing. Do you recommend that I size it myself, or do you think it is sufficient? Thank you so much for your wonderful and generous instructions!
It’s difficult to judge without actually trying the paper. Try mounting the paper on a panel and start painting. Then if you feel that the dosa sizing isn’t enough, it is possible to add dosa solution afterwards.
Hello thank you for sharing please could you tell me the name again because you spoke so fastI did not catch it exactly I am currntly living in Japan and know there are so many types of paper I need the correct name. Thank you
Hello. In the video, I mentioned "Dosa biki Washi," which translates to "sized paper." It refers to Washi paper that has been treated with Dosa, a sizing agent. Specifically, I use Dosa biki Kumohada Washi, which I have explained in another video. English subtitles are available, so if you're unsure about what I said, please refer to them :)
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@@KIYOHASEGAWA thank you
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how wet should the paper be? Should it be transparent after adding water?
The amount of water depends on the climate and the thickness of the paper. If the paper gets transparent, the paper might not have been sized, or the sizing is not enough. Generally, it should not get transparent.
@@KIYOHASEGAWA Okay good to know!
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How do you remove it? Just cut the edges? :)
Cutting the edges will work. If you'd like to avoid cutting the sides of the paper, there is also a method of softening the glue with hot water and peeling off the washi paper.
@@KIYOHASEGAWA the second option sounds perfect! Can I please get some more details? 🫶🏻🙏🏻
You repeatedly apply hot water over the Japanese paper on the side of the panel with a brush. By doing this, the glue loosens with the hot water, making it possible to peel off the paper using a scraper. It's a task that requires patience, but if done slowly, you can peel the washi paper off neatly. If I can make a video in the future, I will.
@@KIYOHASEGAWA amazing thank you and yes please
Do you teach courses?
I teach Nihonga at an art university in Tokyo, Japan, but unfortunately, I don’t teach courses online.
@@KIYOHASEGAWA Good to know, thank you! Love your tutorials
@@KIYOHASEGAWA I ordered some Nihonga supplies from Pigment Tokyo, going to start next week
Great to hear😊