[Baren]: The mailing list / discussion forum for woodblock printmaking. Baren Digest Thursday, 18 November 1999 Volume 09 : Number 786 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Bella1yopp@aol.com Date: Wed, 17 Nov 1999 10:35:45 EST Subject: [Baren 6665] Re: Exchange #3 Portfolio ... I participated in a portfolio exchange between students at the University of Arizona (Tucson) and the students of Arizona State University (Phoenix). The coordinators planned to have two extra portfolios (I believe it was planned), one to give to the Tucson Museum of Art and one to the Scottsdale Cont. Museum of Art. I thought this was great! Not only was I in two museum collections but currently the Scottsdale Cont. Museum of Art is holding a print exhibit and one of my prints is on display. I have yet to see it but it will be up until Feb. So I am all for this donation! - -Amanda Yopp ------------------------------ From: agatha Date: Wed, 17 Nov 1999 09:56:13 -0800 Subject: [Baren 6666] Re: Baren Digest V9 #785 just wanted to let you all know what a fabulous time i had at barbara mason's printing party this past sunday. she had about four great demos, which sparked lots of new ideas for me. i also left with a bunch of great ideas for studio setup that had never occurred to me before. the one that really blew my mind was the fact that she used regular bath towels to blot her paper. i come from the land of blotting with newsprint, which is both wasteful and messy. i am going to the store today to buy towels for the studio i work in. i had the pleasure of meeting sherry, baren's new member, as well as brad schwartz, ray esposito, greg valentine, and of course barbara herself. she was a gracious and energetic hostess. my only regret was that my friend that came with me was so drained from all the info she sucked in from the demos that she decided that we should go home after the party. consequently, we didn't get to meet the famous mister gilkey at his tea. however, it was really foggy and getting dark rapidly, so we hit the road to make it home at a reasonable time. i think these get togethers should become a habit around these parts. of course, barbara is officially off the hook now, having been the innovator behind the printmaking party. thanks barbara, and it was a pleasure to meet you! ------------------------------ From: "Brad Schwartz" Date: Wed, 17 Nov 1999 10:16:51 -0800 Subject: [Baren 6667] Re: Baren Digest V9 #785 Hi... > just wanted to let you all know what a fabulous time i had at barbara mason's I also had a great time and learned a great deal... Thanks Barbara! I've got several photos of the demos... the main one being a vitreography demo by Mark Mehaffey. I'll be posting them on my website by the end of the week. > the fact that she used regular bath towels to blot her paper. You should buy new towels for yourself at home and take your old towels to your studio. It would be a shame for the color on the new towels (and lint) to bleed onto a nice sheet of paper... Brad ------------------------------ From: Marcia Roberts-deutsch Date: Wed, 17 Nov 1999 14:22:44 -1000 Subject: [Baren 6668] joining Baren Hello, and Aloha to all--I've just recently joined this list, have been enjoying the exchanges, and finally have a moment to introduce myself (as per request of David Bull.) Though my e-mail address gives another name, I am Marcia Morse as artist and art critic. I've lived in Hawai`i almost all of my life, except for time away for education, and some travel of varying duration. I guess what's pertinent here would include: * I have an MFA in printmaking from Stanford (worked with Nathan Oliveira in lithography.) * I currently teach drawing, printmaking, design and art history (including women's art history) in the University of Hawai`i system. * I am the co-founder, with Laura Smith, of the Honolulu Printmaking Workshop, now merged with Honolulu Printmakers. * I work in a variety of print and other media, including papermaking and related book arts. * I think that one of the best reasons to live in Hawai`i is the contact with things Japanese--including the extraordinary ukiyo-e collection at The Honolulu Academy of Arts. (Thank you, James A. Michener!) * My interest in woodcuts and relief processes in general is recently revived--I'm in search of some particular surface qualities, and really like the reduction process (especially after a workshop with Karen Kunc.) At the same time, I've just begun a study of photogravure--what a strange juxtaposition... My website is still under construction, but I'll post the URL when it's open for visits--same for the Honolulu Printmakers site, which I think you will enjoy--just in case an actual trip to the islands is not in the offing! Marcia Morse (baren' my soul?) ------------------------------ From: Jack Reisland Date: Wed, 17 Nov 1999 14:59:19 -1000 Subject: [Baren 6669] Re: joining Baren Hot dog! Another Baren member in Hawaii! Our numbers are swelling, look out California! > * I am the co-founder, with Laura Smith, of the Honolulu Printmaking > Workshop, now merged with Honolulu Printmakers. Do you know of any workshops coming up on woodblock, or on hanga in particular? All I have found in Hawaii is heavy on the Big Printing Press, litho, etching and the like. > * I think that one of the best reasons to live in Hawai`i is the > contact with things Japanese--including the extraordinary ukiyo-e > collection at The Honolulu Academy of Arts. (Thank you, James A. > Michener!) Wasn't that last series of shows nice? If only they could have turned up the lights a little.. > My website is still under construction, but I'll post the URL when it's > open for visits--same for the Honolulu Printmakers site... Looking forward to seeing it. Me ka `oi‹`i`o, Jack ------------------------------ From: Gary Luedtke Date: Wed, 17 Nov 1999 20:03:16 -0500 Subject: [Baren 6670] joining Baren Aloha and welcome to Baren, Marcia. Like to see your web-site when ready. In what capacity do you critique? Newspaper? Art Journal? Zoo Fence? (Just kidding.....:) Being in the thick of printmaking in Hawaii, have you come across any woodblock artists with a Japanese traditional woodblock training? There doesn't seem to be much evidence of that type of movement out there, or any education in it, or have you found otherwise? Looking forward to your participation. Again, welcome Gary Luedtke KC ------------------------------ From: Marcia Roberts-deutsch Date: Wed, 17 Nov 1999 15:17:51 -1000 Subject: [Baren 6671] Re: joining Baren Hi, Jack--I feel like I should know you, since the printmaking community in the islands is small--what island are you on? Do consider joining Honolulu Printmakers (not just for folks on Oahu!) if you are not already a member. I don't have our current newsletter in front of me, but I think we may have a relief process workshop coming up soon. I'll double-check on that. It's true that there's a lot of emphasis on litho and intaglio--and a definite counterculture of digital print-folks (but that's another thorny topic...) You're right--the recent series of "rotations" from the Michener collection was great, even in the low light. Those of you in Northern California may have seen these shows featuring the works of Hokusai and Hiroshige when they were on view in SFO. ------------------------------ From: Marcia Roberts-deutsch Date: Wed, 17 Nov 1999 15:40:01 -1000 Subject: [Baren 6672] Re: joining Baren Hi, Gary--a propos the writing--I was the art critic for the Honolulu Star Bulletin for about 11 years, and now write for Honolulu Weekly (an "alternative publication.") Also occasionally write for Artweek (out of San Jose) and other mainland publications--just trying to keep Hawai`i on the artmap. I think your assessment of the interest in woodblock (or lack thereof) is accurate, certainly when it comes to more traditional forms and processes. It may be that there's a perceptual gap between the Japanese tradition (understood as a highly specialized and collaborative one--I mean, think about having to have a carver, a printer, and a publisher!) and the more individualized perspective of the artist-printmaker. I think some people work hanga-style, without calling it that (though I must say that few here seem willing to take on the questions of close registration, or editioning.) Also, I know of a few artists who employ woodcut in combination with other print processes, thus taking a more eclectic approach. ------------------------------ From: B Mason Date: Wed, 17 Nov 1999 18:47:32 -0800 Subject: [Baren 6673] Barbara's Party We did have a good time and although we were not doing woodblock, I certainly think that should be included. We ran out of time, so next summer I will do it again when the weather is nicer and things are less hectic for everyone and no one gets sick. We had two cancellations due to illness. I printed four copies of my edition from the exchange print blocks as a demo for Ray Esposito (four colors, five impressions) and he said if he knew Hanga was so easy, he would have stayed with it. Said he is going to rejoin baren and do some more waterbased prints. Graham, if I made Hanga look easy, it is because I do prints with no real tight registration and because I had a good teacher! The latter is the ticket to my way of thinking! I can't wait for boot camp #2. Maybe between now and then I can tackle that tight registration, I am really pretty lazy and do take the easy way...plus I like that loose look. Barbara ------------------------------ From: "Bea Gold" Date: Wed, 17 Nov 1999 19:55:52 -0800 Subject: [Baren 6674] California here I come! Graham - do come to LA - so different from your lovely rustic island but wonderful in its' own way. You too , Maria, Andrea, Julio, Jean how about it April? - Yes it is fun to meet Bareners. Anyone else? Maybe we too can have a demo - anyone? If we know how many will come we can make room. Are you coming down for this show Maria? It is about 10 minutes from my house."Brand Gallery and Art Center Opening is December 12, 3-5pm, in Glendale California. I received a Patron's Purchase Award for Dissappearance; the show is Works on Paper, and the Gallery is gorgeous and really caters to works on paper, including the LAPS show yearly." ------------------------------ From: Graham Scholes Date: Wed, 17 Nov 1999 21:14:19 -0800 Subject: [Baren 6675] Re: Barbara's Party >demo for Ray Esposito (four colors, five impressions) Barbara It will be interesting if Ray comes back on stream.... Loose is good and a little -to start- registration with over printing will ad intrigue. It's all in the Kento. Graham ------------------------------ End of Baren Digest V9 #786 ***************************