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Katsunori Hamanishi has opted for a meticulous printing technique, mezzotint, showcasing an unparalleled mastery of this method.

As an internationally recognized and esteemed artist, Hamanishi finds mezzotint to be the perfect medium for translating his surrealistic or abstract visions into photorealistic precision.

Katsunori Hamanishi - Biography

Katsunori Hamanishi was born in 1949 on Hokkaido, Japan's second-largest island.

He completed his studies at Tokai University in Kanagawa prefecture in 1973. Later, in 1987 and 1988, he furthered his education at the University of Pennsylvania with a grant from a prominent US cultural institution.

Hamanishi katsunori biography of martin

By that time, Katsunori Hamanishi had already earned recognition as a respected artist, receiving accolades at esteemed international exhibitions.

Renowned for his artistic prowess, Katsunori specializes in the intricate printmaking technique known as mezzotint.

Mezzotint Printing Technique