Moku Hanga

You have discovered the captivating art of Moku Hanga, the traditional Japanese wood-block printing technique. This exquisite form of art is characterized by its flowing hand-chiseled outlines and carefully brushed-on colors, depicting breathtaking landscapes, beautiful women, and bustling cityscapes.

The Moku Hanga app, derived from the Japanese words "Moku" meaning "wood" and "Hanga" meaning "print," allows you to effortlessly create your own wood-block masterpieces from any photograph or snapshot. No need for time-consuming carving, as the talented artists at JixiPix handle all of the intricate work for you. With the ability to fully customize your Moku Hanga creations, you can achieve a level of artistic brilliance that is destined to become a part of printmaking history.

The outline details in Moku Hanga are incredibly captivating, faithfully replicating the appearance of intricately chiseled relief art. Using the intuitive sliders found in the adjust tab, you have complete control over the smoothness, width, and strength of the chiseled outline to perfectly enhance your composition.

Convenient presets are also available, offering a quick starting point for your projects. From bold chiseled outlines to a range of vibrant or subtle color combinations, there is something to suit every artistic vision. If the preset colors do not align with your preferences, the option to alter your palette colors is readily accessible. Achieve your desired color tones and complete your artwork with an artistic edge or chosen paper. The choice of paper in traditional printmaking greatly influences the final image's aesthetic qualities, whether it be kozo fibers or rice paper.

Key Features of Moku Hanga:

• Automatically create stunning artworks with hand-chiseled outlines and brushed-on colors, fully adjustable through intuitive sliders.
• Refine the outline width, strength, and smoothness to achieve the desired effect.
• Take control of the color palette in your artwork with saturation, strength, and image color sliders.
• Select between two printing styles: "Multi-Color" or "Multi-Block".
• The Multi-Color style utilizes all the original colors from your photo. With the "Image Color" slider, effortlessly create a variety of printed styles, ranging from a full-color block process to spot-color creations.
• The Multi-Block style extracts five distinct blocks of color from your original image and divides them across your artwork, simulating the use of separate woodblocks for each color. This style allows you to "Randomize Colors" or replace them using the comprehensive full-spectrum color picker. Your creative possibilities are virtually limitless.
• Supports high-resolution images and preserves their quality for exceptional results.
• Get started quickly with an array of useful presets.
• Create and save custom presets that align with your personal preferences through the "Save Preset" menu.
• Enjoy the fun and excitement of the JixiPix Randomizer feature.
• Receive superior customer support and regular updates—our commitment to your long-term satisfaction.