:::::: Woodprint Maker Richard Steiner ::::::

WELCOME TO THE HOMEPAGE OF WOODBLOCK PRINTMAKER, RICHARD KEITH STEINER Here, you will find the most recent woodblock prints by Mr Steiner, plus some older pieces, some of which are still available. All are printed in the traditional Japanese techniques, or original variations on them, using natural fiber paper and water-based pigments. Mr Steiner has been making prints for over 40 years; since 1980 he has been teaching the art and craft to both Japanese and foreigners. Navigating this site is easy following the menu and arrows. For making comments or getting information on purchasing, go to either Contact or Ordering. Thank you for stopping by.		Mr Steiner was interviewed in early December, 2011, by a reporter from The Japan Times, Ms Jane Singer. To read the article, click here.

"A big sofa"
2011

8. "A big sofa" September, 13, 2011

Here is a common living room, with a look and feel of the 1950s. Someone is sitting on this great big sofa, probably looking at the painting on the wall. In this painting we can find a message that is repeated somewhat in the print itself. The sitter's legs and the nearly dead tree on the side are saying the same thing as we can see in the painting. But the tree is trying to live again, in a second life, perhaps we can say. The box up high on the shelf is out of reach for nearly everyone. Nearby is the sun/ceiling light. There is a tension to this print despite its initial seeming sweetness and innocence. There are 17 colors; an edition of 5.