Here in the US it's labo(u)r day on monday, so I've put all my prints on sale for 4 days, from today. Hurrah! Please visit my shop here to take a look...
prints
mokuhanga prints in my shop
I've just put some of my new mokuhanga prints in my online shop. 
I printed these while I was in Japan and have just completed signing and preparing them. There are two versions of this little imaginary trumpet flower, one in blues and one in red and green...
And there are blue and pink peonies too.
Hope you'll pop by my shop and consider a purchase for yourself or as a gift!
shop update
I've just added some peony teacup etching prints into my online shop, hurrah! 
Some are from my archive: they're small editions and very sweet... 
and there are two new hand-painted ones too. I love this one with the polka dots!
All the funds I raise are going towards my mokuhanga printmaking residency in Japan this summer. Please spread the word if you know anyone who might like to purchase a print, thank you!
my shop!
I've finally launched my own little online shop! I'm going to Japan this summer for a mokuhanga print residency, and to help with funding it I've decided to try and sell some prints. There's a new small cat + jug print, exclusively and for the first time on sale:
A new version of my Meyer Lemon print, this time with gold pigment in the lemons:
And a selection of my San Francisco Snowdome prints...
Please go and take a look and let me know what you think. Happy shopping!
open studios this weekend
My prints are all framed and up on the wall, and waiting for you to pop by!
Several new prints are available, including this mokuhanga print of clouds and rain.
and this etching of sewing tools...
Here are all the details. Hope to see you today or tomorrow!
open studios 2016
Yes, it's that time again! I'll be showing prints at my workshop in Dogpatch, San Francisco, as part of the City's ArtSpan openstudio weekends. 
I'll be showing a selection of framed works, ready to hang:
...and a variety of new unframed prints, such as these:
I'll have some new mokuhanga prints,
...and new playing cards:
I'll be showing with 7 of my studio-mates over the weekend of 22/23 October. 11-6pm both days. I hope to see you there!
open studios this weekend
Today was the first day of our annual open studios at Graphic Arts Workshop. Here's the sunny studio all ready and waiting for the first visitors.
I set up my portfolios, wrapped prints and picture wall, featuring most of my newest artwork in a variety of frames.
I've been working on a new series of little prints based on the zodiac horoscope signs which are on show here for the first time.
I hope you'll all pop in to visit tomorrow, I'll be there from 11-6. Thank you to everyone who came to see us today. Happy Halloween!
open studios in a week
Next weekend: 31 Oct and 1 Nov, I'll be showing my work at the annual San Francisco Open Studios event, in my print studio in Dogpatch. You can find all the info you need about the Graphic Art Workshop here. I'll be showing new work, like this hand-detailed mokuhanga print,
and some new playing card prints like these.
Of course I'll be showing a wide variety of ceramic etchings, like this popular blue peonies print,
which you can also see at the preview show in SOMArts gallery in downtown San Francsico right now.
I do hope you can make it to the open studios, I'll be there from 11-6 on saturday and sunday. It's always nice to buy art direct from the artists! Please do come and say hello.
Mission window display
I've just installed a display in the artspace window next to Alleycat Books in the Mission in San Francisco, on 24th and Treat. I wanted to create the illusion of looking into an interior, playing with various layers and dimensions.
I drew an illustrated black and white backdrop of a Victorian parlour, looking through to several more rooms. I hid little details in the drawing to create stories: portraits, a lady by the fire, a statue of a rabbit, a cat’s tail, a stuffed bird under a glass dome. I played with depth within the drawing itself, and then added to it by hanging real framed pictures on the drawn walls.
The framed pieces are etchings of ceramics and a portrait, echoing the subject matter within the backdrop. They're full of patterns, creating a layer of patterned artwork on top of patterned wallpaper.
One of the difficulties was fighting the un-removable grafitti on the glass. By creating a detailed pattern, I hope I've managed to distract the eye!
Please go and take a look if you're around. It should be up for 2 months.
open studio
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Today and tomorrow I'll be at my studio in Dogpatch, San Francisco, with lots of prints for sale. I'd love to see you, please pop by!
Graphic Arts Workshop, 2565 3rd St. #305 San Francisco, CA 94107. 11am – 6pm both days.
For the first time, I even have a selection of my vintage prints for sale... 
It's been fun sorting through my collection, I'm looking forward to sharing!
open studios San Francisco
I'll be taking part in San Francisco's Artspan open studios next weekend: October 25 & 26th, at my print studio in Dogpatch: Graphic Arts Workshop, 2565 3rd St. #305 San Francisco, CA 94107. 11am - 6pm both days
It's an opportunity to visit the print studio, and buy prints directly from the artists. I'll have a big selection of etchings...
some lithographs, and also some Japanese woodblock prints...
All available to purchase. Some work is framed, most is unframed. I'll also be selling some limited edition greetings cards.
Bring along your wallets for some happy bargains!
Really hope to see you there.
exhibition this weekend
I have a small selection of prints on show this weekend at my new printmaking studio in Dogpatch, San Francisco. If you're around, please do drop in!
There are 7 printmakers showing work; all of us are 'new' at the studio.
I'm showing some of my playing card prints, it's a chance to see them if you haven't yet! One day I hope to have a whole set...
The show will also be open by appointment for the whole of August.
Art in Chicago
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This weekend I'm in Chicago. The weather's perfect, and I'm loving it. I've always thought that Chicago is a wonderful secret that nobody tells outsiders, and I feel lucky to have discovered it. And I finally got to see 'the bean', aka 'cloud gate' by Anish Kapoor...
...on my way to the Art Institute of Chicago, one of my favourite museums in the world. It's just so full of famous paintings that take your breath away.
Seurat's 'A Sunday Afternoon on La Grande Jatte' has a special place in my heart. I can't quite explain why it moves me so much, but it's like visiting an old friend. 
The monkey is the cherry on the cake, it's just so delightful.
This beautiful Georgia O'Keefe painting of clouds was a lovely surprise.
There was also a wonderful little show of Utamaro mokuhanga prints, which crowned an inspiring day.
show continues this weekend...
Thank you to everyone who braved the cold to make it to our private view last night! 
Helene Turbe makes delicate jewellery, Aude Van Ryn makes decorative ceramics, I have etchings and woodblock prints on show, and Romilly Graham has bold colourful ceramics.
The show continues this weekend, 11am-5pm both saturday and sunday. We'd love to see you!
private view tonight!
My show with Aude Van Ryn opens tonight, 6-9pm. It's in a private gallery in Kentish Town, London. Please e-mail me for the exact address. It would be great to see you!
I'm showing a variety of of etchings and woodblock prints...
Here's a photo of our show in the summer. Small, but delightful!
Winter Show
A little advance notice of an exhibition I'm having with my friend Aude, who makes beautiful ceramics. I'll have lots of framed prints, perfect for gifts, and we've got two guest exhibitors this year. The show will be in Kentish Town, London, in a private gallery, so please e-mail me for exact directions.
winter salon
I have some prints in a special Christmas show at Amelia Johnson Contemporary Gallery in HK. It opened this week, and will continue until the first week of January. Hope you can make it!
woodblock print exhibition in Tokyo
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I have several little prints in this group show at a gallery in the new and trendy 3331 Arts Chiyoda complex in Tokyo. The show opens this saturday, and continues for a month. If you're nearby, please drop in!
This is one of my prints on the invite...
Peonies, Playing cards, & Teapots
I have a solo exhibition opening soon, in a gallery in Hong Kong, yay! It will feature my printmaking work, themed around Asia, tea, flowers and playing cards.
As well as my etchings, my HK toile teasets recently sold in Lane Crawford will be available to buy.
There'll be new furnishing fabric in the pattern, which has been made into cushions, sofas, table napkins etc. I've also designed some unique Peony rugs, and this will be the first time they're available for sale! The teasets and fabric are produced by faux, and if you can't make it to the show, you can buy directly from them.
The exhibition will be at Amelia Johnson Contemporary, G/F, 6-10 Shin Hing Street, just off Hollywood Road in Central.
The opening party is from 6-9pm on Wednesday 7 September 2011, and the show continues until 24 September.
If you'd like any more information, please contact me!
Mariko
exhibition in Edinburgh
in editions, exhibitions, japan, printmaking, travel
This is a little announcement to say I have 2 Japanese woodblock prints in an exhibition at the Royal Scottish Academy. The show is called 'In Japan' and I'm one of the "Internationally invited contemporary Mokuhanga artists"! Nice. The show runs from 30 July - 18 Sep. If you're around, please go and have a look...
