Tom Killion.

[W I S N E R !]

Anyone in love with the High Sierra or the landscapes of the West Coast in general should give him a look.  Definitely among my favorite contemporary artists.

https://tomkillion.com/

[Matt]

Beautiful work!  Thank you for sharing.

[W I S N E R !]

And him at work if you’re not familiar with Japanese-style woodcut printmaking.  Always interesting to imagine that this is not only line and color, but woodcarving as well

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEsmDXOW1Gk

 

 

[Tom K]

You’re the second person to bring him to my attention.  He is indeed a most excellent artist, depicting my favorite part of this world in his unique style.  Two of my favorites, below, neither of which are likely to surprise you.  He also did many of the Mt. Tam area in Marin County that brought a lump to my throat, bringing to mind fond memories of some truly glorious runs on those trails – rhythmic breathing, bodies glistening in the fading sunlight of dusk, silently flitting through the scrub oak…  Thank you, Craig.

 

[W I S N E R !]

Well I do believe we’ve shared some very good times right beneath the peak in that first drawing Tom! I know exactly why that one speaks to you.

Special country indeed and I believe he treats it very well; the Japanese woodcut style is so fitting IMO.

[Matthew / BPL]

Lovely work and I enjoyed the calm style of the documentary. Thank you for sharing.

[David Thomas]

I think I’ve been to his studio.  Is he in West Marin County around Inverness or Point Reyes Station?

[David Thomas]

Ah, a little googling, and, yup, lives on Inverness Ridge near my in-laws.  There were studio tours a few years ago and you could see each stage of the printing process – one color at a time.

[Tom K]

“the Japanese woodcut style is so fitting IMO.”

I agree.  In the hands of a master, it adds a depth, texture, not sure how to put it into words, that a photograph or a painting cannot achieve.  At least not that I have seen.

[David P]

Wow, just WOW! Fascinating process…

[Ben C]

Thanks for sharing.  He creates pretty unique pieces.

[stephan q]

Yes, an all time favorite. Watch for Marin Open Studio Tours. He has opened his shop in the past. Awesome to visit. Also check out Obatas work.

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