Baren Digest               Thursday, 3 April 2003       Volume 23 : Number 2180


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From: "Jean Womack" <jeaneger#jeaneger.com>
Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2003 05:49:05 -0800
Subject: [Baren 21198] Re:   Baren Digest V22 #2179 

I haven't receivd any answer to inquiries from Barbara, so I am writing to
the list.  I received the 20 sheets of Yamabuki paper that I ordered from
Woodlike Matsumura, in good condition.  However, I have not yet received the
Asuza that I ordered.

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From: G Wohlken <blueman#pantek.com>
Date: Wed, 02 Apr 2003 10:30:35 +0000
Subject: [Baren 21199] Sharpening Tips, Newsletter and the Dilemma of Too Many Projects 


I appreciate the warnings on tool sharpening straight from people who 
have had some bad experiences.  This forum has been helpful in many 
ways.  Thanks.   Also,  I hope we can get some good sharpening tips 
(from those who are good at it) at the Kansas City Summit.  

Julio, the newsletter is well put together and extremely attractive with 
photos and artwork.  Thanks to everyone who participated in this one.  

Longingly I look at the Exchange #17 sign-up and realize there's no way 
I can participate after having signed up for sheep, calendars and a body 
of new work I have to prepare for a local show  in October.  But the 
subject of War and Peace is such  a good one  I'm entertaining a thought 
I could make a print on it  for Swap Shop.  At least with Swap Shop we 
don't have to print so many.  That's what takes so much time for me 
since I don't use a press and I prefer oil inks which take longer to 
print.  I don't know how people can do all the exchanges that come up, 
plus do their own work.  Also, for me, I guess I need breaks in between 
to breathe fresh air to create a balance of some kind. Seeing others' 
accomplishments, however,  raises admiration in me, and offers something 
to strive for in time management.

Gayle/Ohio         

        


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From: Barbara Mason <barbaramason45#yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2003 07:52:57 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Baren 21200] Re:   Baren Digest V22 #2179 



Jean,
Sorry, I will take care of it. You did not send the order number
so I have to hunt for it and with our brand new grandchild I let
things slide a bit. Will do it immediately. Barbara Jean Womack


<jeaneger#jeaneger.com> wrote:

>I haven't receivd any answer to
>inquiries from Barbara, so I am writing to the list. I received
>the 20 sheets of Yamabuki paper that I ordered from Woodlike
>Matsumura, in good condition. However, I have not yet received
>the Asuza that I ordered.



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From: cary_benbow#att.net
Date: Wed, 02 Apr 2003 15:55:08 +0000
Subject: [Baren 21201] My first Baren posting 

Dear [Baren} members,

I guess I've lurked long enough... I've been on the list for several months, and only 
written one reply (off-line).  My background is photography and printmaking. I have my 
BFA in photography, but I also had a strong interest in printmaking and a love for the 
processes that make an artist so connected and involved in the making of an image.  A 
loss of darkroom space recently has renewed my desire to make prints again, so I've 
been making preliminary sketches, bought supplies and I'm gearing up to carve and pull 
some prints as soon as I can clear some garage space and the temperature stays above 
freezing in the Chicago area.  I know, excuses, excuses.

Besides introducing myself to the list, I also have another reason behind my post today 
- -- I work for a textbook publisher and am currently working on a World History textbook 
for High School students. I am a photo researcher, so I research, edit and secure 
appropriate photos to use throughout the book. One of the editors of the book had the 
great idea to feature the woodblock printing process in a Unit that includes Japan.  
Besides showing some "iconic" woodblock samples (i.e. "Under the Wave off Kanagawa" 
by Hokusai), we want to include 4 or 5 images from the woodblock printing process. I've 
seen the numerous photo examples posted in the Baren encyclopedia by David Bull, and 
this is the type of idea I think will work for this feature.

For those people with a passion for printmaking or who've worked on a project like this 
for a class, workshop or book, you may have photos like the ones I will describe below.  I 
would like to ask Baren members to please contact me if you think you could possibly 
contribute to this textbook feature. The main images we are going to use for the feature 
are:

- - photo of the act of carving a keyblock or the main block or a multi color print
- - photo of a carved Keyblock or main block that shows black or dark ink/pigment (ready 
to print)
- - photo of the resulting pulled image from the block above (possibly showing a second 
color as well, to combine a couple steps in one photo)
- - photo of the final printed image

I guess I need to make mention of the potential subject matter of the print. This is a 
textbook for high school World History students (not art students unfortunately) so the 
image has to be appropriate for the reader.  No violence, nudity, guns, overtly political or 
sexual content, etc.  I don't make the rules, I just find the images that fit the rules.

In keeping with the time-honored tradition of publishing, the deadline for this feature is 
coming up very quickly.  If you feel you may be able to contribute photos for this feature, 
and submit slides or high-resolution image files by the end of April 2003,  please contact 
me via my work contact information below.  Payment for the use of the photos will be 
negotiated when the photos get final approval in the textbook, and credit will be given to 
the artist and/or photographer. Thank you very much.

I promise not to post more work related messages - only printing messages from now 
on.  My apologies if this isn't the proper forum for my research request.... the Baren list 
was the first thing that popped into my head when the editor asked if I could get 
something good for the woodblock printing feature. (ummm yeah, I think I know a good 
source...... I though to myself!)

Best regards,  Cary
- --
Cary Benbow
Photo Research
McDougal Littell, Inc.
909 Davis Street
Evanston, IL 60201 USA
P 847-424-3174
F 847-424-3163
cary_benbow#hmco.com 

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From: Mike Lyon <mikelyon#mlyon.com>
Date: Wed, 02 Apr 2003 11:15:04 -0600
Subject: [Baren 21202] Re: My first Baren posting 

At 03:55 PM 4/2/2003 +0000, you wrote:

>I guess I've lurked long enough... <...> we want to include 4 or 5 images 

>from the woodblock printing process. I've seen the numerous photo examples 

>posted in the Baren encyclopedia by David Bull, and this is the type of 
>idea I think will work for this feature.  <...> The main images we are 
>going to use for the feature are:
>
>- photo of the act of carving a keyblock or the main block or a multi 
>color print
>- photo of a carved Keyblock or main block that shows black or dark 
>ink/pigment (ready
>to print)
>- photo of the resulting pulled image from the block above (possibly 
>showing a second
>color as well, to combine a couple steps in one photo) - photo of the 
>final printed image
><...>
>Cary Benbow
>Photo Research
>McDougal Littell, Inc.
>909 Davis Street
>Evanston, IL 60201 USA
>P 847-424-3174
>F 847-424-3163
>cary_benbow#hmco.com


Welcome, Cary!  I think you are already on the right track...  David Bull 
will be a great resource for your photos!  I'm confidant that he would send 
you hi-resolution versions of the shots you need if you ask him.  You can 
email him at mailto:encyclopedia#barenforum.org

- -- Mike


Mike Lyon
mailto:mikelyon#mlyon.com
http://www.mlyon.com  

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From: FurryPressII#aol.com
Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2003 20:08:04 EST
Subject: [Baren 21203] Re: My first Baren posting 

Hello friends I will be taking part in two group printmaking shows both of 
them at Anchor Graphics here in Chicago "Printmaker's Ball benefit and art 
auction" exhibition April 26-may 3, 2003.  Always a fun event.  Art auction 
on Saturday, May 3 7-10 PM.

The second show will be a group print show of relief printmaking.  The 
opening I think is on May 17.  I will get back to you will the details later 
on this show.

Anchor graphics,  119 west Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL 60610
312-595-9598

John Center

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From: "Jean Womack" <jeaneger#jeaneger.com>
Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2003 21:33:32 -0800
Subject: [Baren 21204] Re:   Baren Digest V22 #2179 

Apologies to Barbara Mason, Woodlike Matsumura and everyone on the Baren
Mall, because I actually did not order the Azusa paper like I thought I did.
The Yamabuki came in record time and is very large and beatiful and in good
condition.  And it was wrapped magnificently.  I guess the Azusa paper was
wishful thinking that will have to wait for the next paycheck or two.

Jean
Womack


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