Links

Artists in the Country
http://www.artistsinthecountry.org

This art festival ranks as my favorite... good people, good music, beautiful location. My friend, Ann Chuk, hosts this event to benefit Eden Institute's Camp for children with Autism.

The [Baren] Forum for Woodblock Printmaking
http://barenforum.org

The heartbeat of the woodblock printmaking community dwells in this site. All you want to know about woodblock with links to learn more.

The Baren Forum Member Websites
http://barenforum.org/members_web_sites.html

Instead of listing individual printmakers who are members of the baren forum, this link lists them all.

Woodblock.com
http://woodblock.com/index.html

Master printer, master carver, and founder of the Baren Forum... David Bull's website is a gem.

Tree Top Studio
http://www.nancyshay.com/

This site is that of my friend, neighbor and artist buddy, Nancy Shay.

Matt Brown Woodblock Prints
http://www.ooloopress.com/

My friend in New Hampshire, Matt Brown, also uses traditional methods of moku hanga. His website includes a gallery of his beautiful work as well as videos demonstrating various aspects of the process.

Magnet's Appalachian Trek
http://www.longasswalk.com

In 2004, my son Gen, the web designer for Shimizu Woodcuts, thru-hiked the entire Appalachian Trail. In 2006, he hiked 1200 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail. This site shares his adventures through journal postings and photos.

Artists Open Studios
http://aosct.org/

Twice a year, in April and the two weekends after Thanksgiving, artists in the "Quiet Corner" of northeastern CT open their doors for Open Studio. Artists' listings, descriptions and map are available at this site.

Blue Movie
http://homepage.mac.com/katsumis1/iMovieTheater7.html

Here's a short movie of my dog, Blue.

"Photography, Gadgets, and LIfe on the 4-5-6"
http://www.taishimizu.com

For photos, musings, and reviews of various camera lenses, please visit the blog of my youngest son, Tai.

Alpinlite Gear
http://www.alpinlitegear.com

This site features lightweight hiking gear designed and made by my son, Gen.