Tom Killion, a US artist from Mill Valley, California, has a profound appreciation for nature, shaped by the stunning landscapes surrounding him, particularly Mount Tamalpais. Drawing inspiration from Japanese woodblock masters like Hokusai, Killion has dedicated his artistic journey to crafting woodcut prints that beautifully reinterpret the diverse California terrain. In a segment from PBS's Craft in America, viewers follow his creative process, which involves on-site sketching and an intricate print-making technique, highlighting themes of patience and discovery, with the final print revealing itself only at completion.
Tom Killion, influenced by the beauty of California’s landscapes and Japanese woodblock masters, has dedicated his career to crafting woodcut prints that showcase nature's splendor.
The process of creating these prints involves meticulous sketching in nature, followed by an intricate method that embodies patience and an element of surprise in the final output.
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