Creative Print – Intermediate Mokuhanga – Japanese Woodblock Printing Book – Terry McKenna

Creative Print – Intermediate Mokuhanga

Creative Print: Intermediate Mokuhanga by Terry McKenna builds upon the fundamentals of Japanese woodblock printing and introduces more advanced techniques for artists who want to expand their skills.

Once the basics of mokuhanga have been learned, the next challenge is refining colour control, carving precision and print consistency. This book focuses on those next steps, helping printmakers develop a deeper understanding of the craft.

Topics include colour layering, block preparation, registration methods and techniques for achieving subtle tonal variations. Terry McKenna shares practical insights drawn from years of teaching and studio practice, making complex ideas easier to understand and apply.

The book encourages experimentation while maintaining respect for traditional Japanese printing methods. Artists will learn how to push the medium creatively while still working within the principles that make mokuhanga unique.

Ideal for students, artists and printmakers who already understand the basics of woodblock printing, this guide helps bridge the gap between beginner knowledge and confident studio practice.