Baren Digest Wednesday, 10 September 2003 Volume 24 : Number 2367 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Cucamongie#aol.com Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2003 10:27:16 EDT Subject: [Baren 22711] exhibition info Hi folks, i just received acceptance to Perkinson Gallery's Works on Paper show, and happened to notice there are at least two other bareners in the show, Andrea Rich and Roxanne Sexauer. I'm pleased to be in such good company! I'm not sure if the works they submitted were prints, but in my case it was a funky little drawing from a series I have called "Pigherding on the Moon" which was accepted. best wishes Sarah ------------------------------ From: Bette Wappner Date: Tue, 09 Sep 2003 10:38:35 -0400 Subject: [Baren 22712] Re: exhibition info Congratulations Sarah! I like the name of your series. Wish I could come. Maybe you could share it on your web site someday. Have fun with it. Bette. :) Congratulation also to Andrea and Roxanne - way to go! ------------------------------ From: Wanda Date: Tue, 09 Sep 2003 10:23:32 -0700 Subject: [Baren 22713] Re: good news and question Oh my gosh! I must not have been paying enough attention in KC. My usual thing - too much talking and not enough listening. My congratulations too - 18x24"? Geez. I am really glad to hear about some different papers. I have used Masa a lot. It's a lot better for the small projects - on bigger prints it tends to stretch too much. But I haven't tried Lenox - so thanks Robert! I have used Stonehenge, and it's thicker, but works well. Especially for large flat areas- very absorbent, but needs overnight in the damp box. Another one that hasn't been mentioned yet is Lana Laid. It has a texture, but in some prints it enhances rather than distracts. To each his own on papers - I love them too! Wanda >on 9/8/03 7:14 PM, MccarthyDb#aol.com at MccarthyDb#aol.com wrote: > >mixture but did a pretty good large scale bokashi??? on my 18"X24" prints--- > >the techniques that David Bull imparted in KC were invaluable. While I have no >allegiance to any particular ideology or history- I have found the KC workshop >to be a real jumping off point in terms of experimentation. Thank you >everyone. bbbbobette > ------------------------------ From: Barbara Mason Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2003 10:32:42 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Baren 22714] western papers for Moku hanga OK, Here is the list so far.... Masa - good for small work, stretches with larger pieces Lana Laid - has a texture Stonehenge Lenox Rives Heavyweight All of these are good, is the paper from Japan better? I am sure the answer is yes, but we do need to know what we can substitute and have readily available at the local art store...if there is a local art store. I am sure students just starting out will find this info helpful and the paper somewhat easier to find. Thanks everyone, Best to all, Barbara ------------------------------ From: b.patera#att.net Date: Tue, 09 Sep 2003 18:21:33 +0000 Subject: [Baren 22715] Re: western papers for Moku hanga Hi Barbara, You will probably think I'm secretly employed by the Magnani paper people but..... try the Magnani Pescia. Have never done any Japanese type printing but it does take watercolor beautifully and I often print it with a baren. Don't know what other criteria you need. Anyway, I love the stuff and if you lived closer would just give you a piece to try. Regards, Barbara Patera >OK, Here is the list so far.... > >Masa - good for small work, stretches with larger pieces >Lana Laid - has a texture >Stonehenge >Lenox >Rives Heavyweight > >All of these are good, is the paper from Japan better? I am sure the answer is >yes, but we do need to know what we can substitute and have readily available at >the local art store...if there is a local art store. I am sure students just >starting out will find this info helpful and the paper somewhat easier to find. >Thanks everyone, >Best to all, >Barbara ------------------------------ From: b.patera#att.net Date: Tue, 09 Sep 2003 18:38:59 +0000 Subject: [Baren 22716] Re: exhibition info Congrats to all three of you. Sarah, any place you can post your drawing.... Pigherding on the Moon sound delightful. Barbara P. ------------------------------ From: "Maria Arango" Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2003 11:46:16 -0700 Subject: [Baren 22717] Puzzle update Just back from a 2-festival trip in cool Colorado and was pleasantly surprised by the receipt of 4 more baby puzzle blocks. Summary of puzzle(d) FAQ's: Q: How many pieces are in? A: 30 of 44, not bad considering it's 9 DAYS PAST THE DEADLINE!!! (oh, sorry, did I yell outloud?) Q: Will printing take place on time, as planned? A: Heck no! I was supposed to start printing this week but with 14 pieces still missing... The thick of art festival season starts in exactly 2 weeks and after that I don't breathe anything but matboard dust until December. It is likely that the puzzle will be printed in the quiet time of the beginning of next year. The printing schedule is now out of my hands and in yours. Q: Does that mean the deadline is extended? A: NOPE, never know when I may pull several all-nighters, so please please please please please get your pieces in as soon as you possibly can. Don't spend money on Express Mail or anything like that though. DEADLINE REMAINS AUGUST 31st (SHEESH). Q: Will Maria follow all the individual printing instructions that come with some of the blocks for inking more, inking less, petting on the head, etc.? A: Snicker... Q: What happens if someone has dropped off the face of the earth and doesn't send in the piece at all? A: I will curse them with a special Spanish curse that will make their tools forever dull; then, I will cut another piece or send one to several volunteers who have expressed interest in filling in. No empty pieces in this puzzle. Q: When will you update the web page with the received pieces? A: This week or next, I will announce when it has been updated. Q: Are you nuts? (alternative comments: you must be nuts to undertake this; you're certifiably crazy; others...) A: Yes, most certainly so, indeedy, mm-hmm... This concludes the summary of FAQ's, if I did not answer your specific question, please contact my secretary: mysecretary#mariarango.com AND THANKS FOR PLAYING EVERYONE!!!! Maria :-) <||><||><||><||><||><||><||> Maria Arango maria#mariarango.com Las Vegas Nevada USA http://www.1000woodcuts.com <||><||><||><||><||><||><||> ------------------------------ From: ArtfulCarol#aol.com Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2003 15:26:19 EDT Subject: [Baren 22718] Re: Puzzle update Hi, It would only be fair to the Bareners who worked so hard to get their carved block to you by the Deadline to send out the list of the 14 who have not sent in theirs. I feel your pain, I hear your scream and I understand Spanish!!! Carol L. ------------------------------ From: FurryPressII#aol.com Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2003 18:09:33 EDT Subject: [Baren 22719] Re: western papers for Moku hanga STONEHENGE for printmaking not unless you use a press and it will were out the block too much sizzing really a drawing paper. I do like arches and reves esp if dampened dry if the light or hev. weight (which is really a middle weight) arches silkscreen for wood engraving but it must be printed dry as it is a water leaf. john center ------------------------------ From: FurryPressII#aol.com Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2003 18:12:51 EDT Subject: [Baren 22720] Re: Puzzle update i would be glad to do a second puzzle piece john center ------------------------------ From: "Maria Arango" Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2003 15:38:01 -0700 Subject: [Baren 22721] Re: Puzzle update I KNOW!!! heh heh heh >i would be glad to do a second puzzle piece john center ------------------------------ From: Aqua4tis#aol.com Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2003 19:22:08 EDT Subject: [Baren 22722] Re: exhibition info congrats sarah andrea and roxanne!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ------------------------------ From: Cucamongie#aol.com Date: Tue, 09 Sep 2003 20:56:48 -0400 Subject: [Baren 22723] western paper for hanga Barbara, I have used Stongehenge paper (which comes in a bunch of colors and is very inexpensive) for some of my hanga prints, I think it would be hard to print large FLAT areas w/this paper, but I have printed LARGE blocks that are mostly lines using Stonehenge and it comes out great. A ball bearing baren is helpful with this paper though, as it is quite thick. happy printing, Sarah ------------------------------ From: Reneeaugrin#aol.com Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2003 23:31:29 EDT Subject: [Baren 22724] paper and such Hi Everyone, I am very fond of the Lenox. I have used it for drawing, watercolor and mixed medium, I sometimes gesso it for acrylic paintings on paper. It is sturdy and I like the creamy white, sometimes I tear the edges rough (it comes with cut edges) it is very good dry,for block prints (oil based ink on the press), or wet for embossing. I am interested in trying it with Moku hanga--I am encouraged by everyone's efforts whether a great success or a difficult challenge--there is always something to be learned--I usually learn a great deal from the catastrophes :) I am thowing a question to all-- I have had a difficult time getting started with my studio work after being distracted for several months (illnesses -one after another-, family requierments, politics at work, that feeling of being so far behind , etc, etc,.) I have made some drawings some painting studies, some ink drawings and I have even drawn two images on the blocks, but I just can't seem to start the carving and printing--here's the question-- How do you recharge? re-inspire yourself? re-connect? I realize this is not a one-size-fits-all remedy, just wondering. best to all, Renee U. ------------------------------ From: Barbara Mason Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2003 21:11:51 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Baren 22725] reconnecting Renee, This is sure a good question, how do you get back to work. I find that the older I get the harder it is to make myself get going. What helps me the most is using a big calendar, and blocking out days to work. I know this sounds simplistic, but it is what works for me. I am so used to looking in my day timer for what I am doing, so I just write in studio on every day I don't have a meeting. It is the only way I can seem to get going. Then I just go there and eventually I get work done....sometimes I just wander around or clean stuff up. But eventually, I work. I have a large desk calendar on the wall by the phone and I also write my schedule there so Lee can find me if he needs me....and I write the studio time there as well. Then if I am reading a book instead of working in the studio, Lee will yell at me... Everyone probably has their own way of tricking themselves into production....we all know our own weaknesses the best. Once I get going on working I wonder why I was so resistant to doing something that gives me so much joy. Maybe it is fear of failure or fear of white paper...who knows. Best to all, Barbara 7199-- ------------------------------ From: "kylie greenwood" Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2003 07:56:22 +0000 Subject: [Baren 22726] Re: paper and such >I am thowing a question to all-- I have had a difficult time getting >started >with my studio work after being distracted for several months (illnesses >-one >after another-, family requierments, politics at work, that feeling of >being >so far behind , etc, etc,.) I have made some drawings some painting >studies, >some ink drawings and I have even drawn two images on the blocks, but I >just >can't seem to start the carving and printing--here's the question-- How do >you >recharge? re-inspire yourself? re-connect? I realize this is not a >one-size-fits-all remedy, just wondering. > >best to all, > >Renee U. hi renee I'm new here so I hope I'm not speaking out of place. I find that the thing that gets me going is a visit to the gallery. Everytime I go, I come home itching to get started on some new art, fully inspired by what I have seen. Otherwise, I find an art event to enter and start doing something towards a deadline and which meets the set criteria. That way someone else decides what the theme is and I avoid the pressure of having to think up something to do. whats this puzzle you are all talking about? kylie ------------------------------ From: jack reisland Date: Tue, 09 Sep 2003 22:43:13 -1000 Subject: [Baren 22727] Re: reconnecting Sign up for a Baren print exchange :>) ,then you are commited to producing something! Jack R. ------------------------------ From: GWohlken Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2003 08:31:54 -0400 Subject: [Baren 22728] Fear of Paper >Barbara wrote: > >I wonder why I was so resistant to doing something that gives me so >much joy. Maybe it is fear of failure or fear of white paper...who >knows. I think for me it's fear of delving in so deep I know everything else will suffer. In other words, once I commit to a project I just work and work and work and I don't do the basic stuff of every day life. It is hard to come back from that kind of concentration and not see the imbalance. I guess with me it's "all or nothing". Also, I'm not able to accept interruptions at the time of working. This makes me almost a machine. So I find myself initially balking at the thought of getting into that mind space, though I enjoy the work. ~Gayle ------------------------------ End of Baren Digest V24 #2367 *****************************