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Tom Killion.

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Oct 24, 2019 at 1:06 am #3615398

W I S N E R !
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@xnomanx

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/

Oct 24, 2019 at 1:30 am #3615401

Matt
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@mhr
Locale: San Juan Mtns.

Beautiful work! Thank you for sharing.

Oct 24, 2019 at 1:42 am #3615404

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@xnomanx

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

Oct 24, 2019 at 2:51 am #3615417

Tom K
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@tom-kirchneraol-com-2

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.

Oct 24, 2019 at 3:00 am #3615421

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@xnomanx

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.

Oct 24, 2019 at 4:17 am #3615432

Matthew / BPL
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@matthewkphx

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

Oct 24, 2019 at 4:59 am #3615438

David Thomas
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@davidinkenai
Locale: North Woods. Far North.

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

Oct 24, 2019 at 5:02 am #3615440

David Thomas
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@davidinkenai
Locale: North Woods. Far North.

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.

Oct 25, 2019 at 2:58 am #3615618

Tom K
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@tom-kirchneraol-com-2

“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.

Oct 25, 2019 at 10:16 am #3615634

David P
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@david-paradis

Wow, just WOW! Fascinating process…

Oct 25, 2019 at 2:23 pm #3615647

Ben C
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@alexdrewreed
Locale: Kentucky

Thanks for sharing. He creates pretty unique pieces.

Oct 25, 2019 at 2:33 pm #3615649

stephan q
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@khumbukat

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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