Manila Ukiyo-E artworks by Marius Black
THE CONCEPT
Inspired by the Japanese Ukiyo-E woodblock prints of the Floating World, Manila Ukiyo-E portrays the daily urban life of Filipinos living in Manila. These are hand-painted art prints depicting the hardships and bliss of our fellow citizens who live day to day through their talents and abilities, not giving up their right to exist and still enjoy life here in the Philippines.
THEN
Since printing machines werenโt yet invented in the 17th Century. Ukiyo-e were made pressing dye on paper using different woodblocks. One woodblock equal one color. Therefore the ukiyo-e above took at least 10 woodblocks to make.
NOW
Marius can easily replicate his Manila Ukiyo-e artworks by printing the black outline using laser printers and then hand-painting all the colors. Itโs a modernize ukiyo-e method without using any woodblocks.
The Manila Ukiyo-E Process
First I take pictures of people I see in the streets, then I use said photos as reference and I hand draw the outline of the artworks in pencil and then I ink them. After that I scan the line art and print them on watercolor paper. Lastly I hand paint all the colors in, like what one does in a coloring book except I use paint like watercolors, gouache, color markers and other mediums.
And in doing so I can reproduce any artwork in the series
but they are all still considered original artworks
with an affordable price ๐
In this way, I can print more than one copy of the outline of each design and paint / color the artworks individually making each Manila Ukiyo-E artwork being a print and an original piece at the same time 5% print and 95% hand-painted. In other words, a hybrid of both ๐
UNLIMITED EDITIONS
With this method it is possible for Marius to repeat almost any painting in the Manila Ukiyo-E series. This gives more people to enjoy an artwork the they feel a connection to or would like to give as a gift even it the 1st edition of the design has already been sold. We call the artworks that can be painted multiple times, โUNLIMITED EDITIONโ which are labeled with this โช symbol throughout the site.
Different but the same, the same but different.
Below are examples of the artwork โSAWIโ in itโs numerous editions ordered by clients from 2018-present.
They are all different and yet they are all still the same.
Manila Ukiyo-E - UNLIMITED EDITIONS MENU โช
These Manila Ukiyo-E artworks are some of our best selling paintings, many people have appreciated and ordered them to appreciate Manilaโs beauty inside their home or send it to someone who misses the people of its city. No matter the reason, we can all use a more art in our lives. Below are the choices of artworks you can have Marius Black hand-paint for you ๐
LUSOB ๐ต๐ดโช PHP1,700
MUOG ๐ต๐ดโช PHP2,500
BANTAY ๐ต๐ดโช PHP1,500
DINGGIN ๐ต๐ดโช PHP1,000
MANATILI ๐ต๐ดโช PHP1,000
TALUKBONG ๐ต๐ดโช PHP1,000
AMANG ๐ต๐ดโช PHP1,500
TIME MACHINE ๐ต๐ดโช PHP1,500
MATE ๐ต๐ดโช PHP3,500
PUHUNAN ๐ต๐ดโช PHP1,500
PALABAN ๐ต๐ดโช PHP2,500
SALAMANGKERO ๐ต๐ดโช PHP2,000
SUNDO ๐ต๐ดโช PHP2,000
NIรO ๐ต๐ดโช PHP3,500
LAKBAY ๐ต๐ดโช PHP1,500
IDLIP ๐ต๐ดโช PHP3,500
PABLO ๐ต๐ดโช PHP3,500
KAYOD ๐ต๐ดโช PHP7,000
BUWITRE ๐ต๐ดโช PHP2,800
AGOS ๐ต๐ดโช PHP2,000
LAGOS ๐ต๐ดโช PHP3,200
ANTAY ๐ต๐ดโช PHP3,500
SAWI ๐ต๐ดโช PHP2,200
PIRATA ๐ต๐ดโช PHP1,800
LOVE BIRDS ๐ต๐ดโช PHP1,500
TRONO ๐ต๐ดโช PHP900
DAWUD at GALUT ๐ต๐ดโช PHP3,500
KULTO ๐ต๐ดโช PHP1,200
TAGPI ๐ต๐ดโช PHP3,000
LARGA ๐ต๐ดโช PHP800
LUTO ๐ต๐ดโช PHP1,200
HUBO ๐ต๐ดโช PHP1,200
EXODUS ๐ต๐ดโช PHP3,500
RAKET ๐ต๐ดโช PHP3,000
LAKO ๐ต๐ดโช PHP2,500
UNAHAN ๐ต๐ดโช PHP1,200
TRES MARIAS ๐ต๐ดโช PHP1,200
ANG PROBINSYANA ๐ต๐ดโช PHP5,500
LANDLORD ๐ต๐ดโช PHP7,000
SEรORITA ๐ต๐ดโช PHP2,000
SALVAGE ๐ต๐ดโช PHP1,500
SIDEKICK ๐ต๐ดโช PHP2,800
ISLAND ๐ต๐ดโช PHP2,500
TAKEOUT ๐ต๐ดโช PHP800
LARO ๐ต๐ดโช PHP7,500
WOMB ๐ต๐ดโช PHP1,500
BATYAMOBILE ๐ต๐ดโช PHP3,500
MADONNA BY HERSELF ๐ต๐ดโช PHP3,500
ZEN ๐ต๐ดโช PHP2,200
VALIANT ๐ต๐ดโช PHP2,500
AMINAN ๐ต๐ดโช PHP2,200
SLEEPING BEAUTY ๐ต๐ดโช PHP7,000
LIMI ๐ต๐ดโช PHP5,000
SCHOOL BUS ๐ต๐ดโช PHP2,500
FIELD TRIP ๐ต๐ดโช PHP2,500
MIST ๐ต๐ดโช PHP5,000
LATE ๐ต๐ดโช PHP6,000
ALBINO ๐ต๐ดโช PHP3,500
DURUNGAWAN ๐ต๐ดโช PHP6,000
HASA ๐ต๐ดโช PHP12,000
MEETING ๐ต๐ดโช PHP5,000
TRAINING ๐ต๐ดโช PHP1,500
BACKPACK ๐ต๐ดโช PHP2,000
BAYLA ๐ต๐ดโช PHP2,500
HIMPAPAWID ๐ต๐ดโช PHP4,500
CHOIR ๐ต๐ดโช PHP4,000
UNICORN ๐ต๐ดโช PHP2,500
BINTANA ๐ต๐ดโช PHP4,500
SALAD ๐ต๐ดโช PHP9,500
ORGANIZER ๐ต๐ดโช PHP9,000
PASAN ๐ต๐ดโช PHP1,500
TWO HOGS ๐ต๐ดโช PHP2,200
SEรORITO ๐ต๐ดโช PHP3,500
MAIDEN ๐ต๐ดโช PHP3,500
HARANERO ๐ต๐ดโช PHP3,500
DAYWALKER ๐ต๐ดโช PHP2,50
SABSABAN ๐ต๐ดโช PHP7,500
UWIAN ๐ต๐ดโช PHP3,000
BATYAMAN ๐ต๐ดโช PHP5,000
SILLA ๐ต๐ดโช PHP3,500
SIPING ๐ต๐ดโช PHP8,500
HOMECOURT ๐ต๐ดโช PHP5,500
AMBULANCE ๐ต๐ดโช PHP3,000
DIRTY FLOWER ๐ต๐ดโช PHP3,500
SOGO MONK ๐ต๐ดโช PHP4,50
POP MACHINE ๐ต๐ดโช PHP4,500
KAPIT SABIT ๐ต๐ดโช PHP5,500
OBSERVER ๐ต๐ดโช PHP3,500
BLOOM VROOM ๐ต๐ดโช PHP5,500
BARK PATROL ๐ต๐ดโชPHP3,000
KING OF POPCORN ๐ต๐ดโชPHP4,000
GOD TRIP ๐ต๐ดโช PHP5,500
OROCAT ๐ต๐ดโช PHP3,000
PUSANG PASO ๐ต๐ดโช PHP3,000
PEDAL PASYAL ๐ต๐ดโช PHP5,000
MAESTRO ๐ต๐ดโช PHP5,500
PARTY PLANNER ๐ต๐ดโช PHP5,500
LATE DATE (Midnight Date)๐ต๐ดโช PHP4,500
LADDER PEDDLER ๐ตโชPHP5,000
MIRROR VENDOR ๐ต๐ดโช PHP7,500
TAONG LOBO ๐ต๐ดโช PHP7,500
BOOKSALE BOY ๐ต๐ดโช PHP23,000
NEST ๐ต๐ดโช PHP12,000
BLUM ๐ต๐ดโช PHP75,000
HOW TO ORDER THE ARTWORKS:
1. Choose the title of the artworks you'd like to get or screenshot them.
2. Fill-up our order form here or send me a message with screenshots of what artworks you've chosen over at our official Manila Ukiyo-E Facebook page or through Marius Blackโs Instagram ๐บ
You can also send us an e-mail over at: kurosakustudio@gmail.com
3. After I give you the total amount of the artworks you've chosen, simply deposit the payment to my BPI/MAYA/Gcash or Paypal account. Then send me a confirmation screenshot or scan of the receipt for proof and then I will send you the artworks after painting them via Lalamove, Grab, LBC or DHL (for international orders). **
*Depending on the quantity of orders, the expected time of completion is around 2-4 weeks.
**Delivery will be shouldered by the client. All artworks are enclosed in a protective board with plastic cover as extra protection for safe travel as well with no extra charge ๐
Here are just some samples of our Unlimited Editions order before we sent them to their owners.
THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT ๐
ART PRINTS & GICLรE CANVAS PRINTS
My BLUM artwork is beloved by many, not just people who are from Blumentritt but anyone who like looking at the artworkโs intricate detail, itโs vibrant colors or just the wonderful interpretation of what is Manila and the Philippines.
With that in mind, itโs also not a surprise that a lot of people want to own a poster print of BLUM, and this section is how you can also get a copy of it for yourself, or to give as a gift.
Choose from what type of print and size youโd like to get and E-mail us with the subject BLUM PRINT at
kurosakustudio@gmail.com
BLUM
GICLรE CANVAS
Prints๐ต
The giclฤe canvas prints are the best we can offer that is the closest to the actual artwork. Itโs a high quality print, archival canvas shipped from Germany. It even has texture and more often than not, when people look at the canvas print, they mistaken it for the actual artwork.
๐ตAny design of an artwork can be ordered as a giclรฉe canvas print! ๐
Our standard size is 9 ร 12 inches is priced at PHP5,000 (framed)
For other sizes please send us your picks of the artwork/s youโd like to get in this archival format and we will let you know how much it will be๐
๐จYou may choose from all our
Manila Ukiyo-E designs here:
www.mariusblack.com/manilaukiyoeart
๐ตGICLรE CANVAS PRINTS
GICLรE CANVAS PRINT SAMPLES
When you order the giclฤe canvas print it already comes with a frame so that you can easily hang and display it. You can choose from our different sizes as well so that it perfectly fits your home.
You may also choose for it not to be framed and be rolled, packed and protected in a tube if you plan to fly it overseas.
๐ตPOSTER
PRINTS
Poster prints are one of our highly bought version of BLUM and other print designs. Itโs very compact way of still obtaining the artwork and admiring it in your home. Itโs printed Coated Two Sides or C2S, A type of paper or cardstock with a glossy, matte, or satin finish on both sides, commonly used for brochures, catalogs, and postcards
๐ตAny design of an artwork can be ordered as a small & BIG poster print! ๐
When you order the poster prints, it will not be framed, however, it will be mounted on board with plastic cover to protect it in transport and still be ready for mounting and display as is. Itโs perfect for gifts or for flying overseas especially when we have two sizes to choose from.
BIG PRINT SAMPLE
SMALL PRINT SAMPLES
Ready to get our artworks? ๐บ
Order through our website form:
You can also send us an e-mail at kurosakustudio@gmail.com
Along with the titles or a screenshot of the artwork/s youโd like to get as well us if youโd like to get the original artwork, poster print, or a commission a one-of-a-kind piece made just for you by Marius Black!
You may also contact us on Instagram or Facebook ๐
