The Komainu, or in English Lion-Dogs, are known as protectors and are found in pairs, facing each other, found at the front of shrines

The Japanese woodblock (mokuhanga) is a deceptively difficult process, but also quite simple and straightforward.

This piece is from a hike we did at the end of autumn 2020, along the southern edge of Lake Chuzenji in Nikko, Japan.

The next two pieces are both from Okutama, on a trail called Mukashi Michi. They're both from the same mountain range.

I focused on the reflections of the mountains on the surface of the lake. Which was challenging, but rewarding.

This piece was from a hike I did again in Okutama, from early 2020, in the middle of winter, pre covid

This piece is from the peak of Mt. Takao, with Mt. Fuji in view.

It’s been SOOOOO long since I’ve even touched brushes and old magazines and scissors! So so so very long!! I haven’t made any art for...