Books by Kazuyuki Ohtsu
Serenity: Kazuyuki Ohtsu 2020 Wall Calendar
"The thirteenth child born into a family of silk weavers, Kazuyuki Ohtsu (Japanese, b. 1935) began studying traditional woodblock printmaking in Tokyo at the age of nineteen. For forty years Ohtsu served as an assistant to Kiyoshi Saito, a woodblock artist at the forefront of the sosaku hanga movement, before working on his own. Breaking with tradition, the sosaku hanga (creative print) artists handled every step of print production—they painted the original pictures, carved the woodblocks, and printed the images. Ohtsu's unique compositions have been exhibited and collected worldwide. As demonstrated by the twelve works reproduced in this calendar, they are poetic contemplations, drawing us into lovely, tranquil scenes of natural beauty and harmony. More than fifty of his prints can be found in the book Kazuyuki Ohtsu (Pomegranate, 2016). All of Pomegranate's calendars are printed with soy-based inks on FSC certified paper, which means the paper has been certified by the Forest Stewardship Council and manufactured by an FSC certified printer. FSC certification promotes responsible forest management by ensuring that forestry practices are environmentally responsible, socially equitable, and economically viable. FSC license code FSC N001864."
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Serenity 2018 Calendar
In the perfectly balanced compositions of Kazuyuki Ohtsu (Japanese, b. 1935) we find tranquil scenes of natural beauty, where fallen snow quiets the land and autumn leaves erupt in a riot of color. Born into a family of silk weavers, Ohtsu began the study of printmaking when he was nineteen. He apprenticed with celebrated artist Kiyoshi Saito for forty years. With the passing of Saito, Ohtsu set out on his own career. Like his teacher, he paints the original pictures that serve as blueprints for the hand-carved blocks, then inks the blocks and prints the images. Ohtsu s artworks forsake an earlier period s use of strong outlines, instead relying on elemental colors and gentle shapes to depict a harmonious, idealized view of the Japanese countryside.
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Wall Calendar 2026, Serenity: Kazuyuki Ohtsu Art, 12 Months, Large Grid Design Featuring 12 Artworks
by Pomegranate, Kazuyuki Ohtsu
• An Artful 2026: Large wall calendar opens to 12 x 24 inches and features a new work by Kazuyuki Ohtsu each month. • Monthly Planning: Calendar pages include large grids with lots of room to write, and feature legal US holidays & moon cycles. Perfect for daily planning! • Sustainable Materials: This 2026 calendar is free of plastic and comes in a flap-and-seal packaging to ensure durability. • Beauty Every Day: Each monthly art piece is printed in full vivid color, so you can admire the art from your home or office every day. • Wide Range: Known for beautiful art & lasting materials, 2025 and 2026 calendars feature diverse artwork–cat calendars, landscapes, mini calendars & more.
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