Kazuyuki Ohtsu’s tranquil landscapes of the Japanese countryside come alive with crystalline color and fine detail. The woodblock prints feature neatly raked stone gardens, cherry trees in bloom, and views of Mt. Fuji. Buildings and cats may appear as well, but people rarely do. After serving as a printmaker’s assistant for 40 years, Ohtsu began his own artistic career at age 62. Working in the sōsaku hanga (creative prints) tradition, he handles every step of the process: painting the original pictures, carving the woodblocks, and printing the images.
The 12 harmonious artworks in this calendar reflect the changing seasons in the Japanese countryside. Each monthly grid has the previous and next month views and features US, Canadian, and United Kingdom legal holidays and lunar phases. Weeks run from Sunday to Saturday with easy to write on grid pages.
This calendar was printed using soy-based inks on on premium, environmentally sourced paper stock.
Perfect for hanging at home or over an office desk.
Dimensions: 12" x 13", Opens to 12" x 26"
