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Message 1
From: Rahman Mohamed
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:00:13 GMT
Subject: [Baren 40684] RE: American Print Alliance
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I support for Baren to continue to be a member of American Print Alliance.



Regards,

Rahman Mohamed,

Malaysia.

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Message 2
From: Rahman Mohamed
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:17:42 GMT
Subject: [Baren 40685] RE: Survey on Indian printmaking ,
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Dear Rakesh Bani,



I certainly would like to respond to your questionaire, unfortunately, I couldn't get any literature on Indian Printmaking. Is there any website devoted to Indian Printmaking history, exhibition, printmaking workshop etc.?



I shall be very happy if you could provide me with either the web url, or any article on the subject.



Regards,

Rahman Mohamed, Malaysia.

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Message 3
From: Marilynn Smith
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:42:47 GMT
Subject: [Baren 40686] American Print Alliance
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I really don't use the benefits of belonging to the print alliance.
However, for a group this size a $100. is not a large sum. I vote yes
for those who enjoy the benefit.
Marilynn

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Message 4
From: Barbara Mason
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:28:25 GMT
Subject: [Baren 40687] Re: American Print Alliance
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Everyone has a say, baren is a true deomcracy
my best
Barbara

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Message 5
From: Barbara Mason
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:52:48 GMT
Subject: [Baren 40688] Re: Survey on Indian printmaking ,
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I spent some time searching Indian printmaking out on the internet and did find work. Different Imagery with lots of pattern but exciting technically good work, more pattern but basically the same prints one sees here. I think, from what I read, that there is a revival of sorts or a newness of printmaking for printmakers in India. Seemed like new shops opening for people to work in. It is hard to make value judgements with so little information to go on and the internet can be one-sided as we see only what is posted. Not a complete overview, thats for sure. For those of us who love printmaking, any new shop or school opening is a good thing. Many University printmaking departments have closed in the USA and if young people are not exposed to the possibilities of making prints, it is lost. June Wayne singlehandedly got lithography introduced to the USA with Tamarind years ago. We need to keep teaching the younger people and encouraging them to learn
about prints and making them. Being an artist is pretty solitary, printmaking is the only collaborative art form out there. We work together for studio space...for finding a press to use and because we are used to working together. A good thing. This is our mission...cut, print, spread the word.....we are missionaries of art. I love this idea. Even as woodblock printmakers who do not need a press, we get together. I so look forward to Monday nights when we make prints in my studio. I am working on white line and so far I am making a royal mess...but I am very tenacious and I will figure it out eventually. I wish I knew what paper the old timers used. I already realized I have to print fairly dry, using more color and less water. Also had to re-carve the entire block deeper to keep the white lines from filling in. A learning curve...again. It is what keeps our minds young.
My best to all
Barbara

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Message 6
From: Linda Beeman
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:55:20 GMT
Subject: [Baren 40689] print alliance and contemporary prints
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I was not really aware about the Print Alliance. I'm still a pretty new printmaker and don't know all the organizations and which ones to be involved in. Not to mention the cost of annual memberships that may not benefit me (at this time). But I can see that Baren being a member is a good thing so I vote "yes".

I'd like to ask a question about the word contemporary. I'd like others take on the use of "contemporary" in regards to printmaking. I don't consider myself a contemporary printmaker except in terms of I am currently alive and making prints.

My prints, however, I think of as traditional. So if a call for artists advertises for "contemporary" submissions I
don't submit. Now maybe I'm wrong in my thinking. (If you want to look at mine and see if you think they are "contemporary" see my blog: www.lindbeemanprintmaker.blogspot.com) Maybe I equate contemporary with "modern art" which is a whole different.......is style the right word?

I'd appreciate a thoughtful discussion about this as I'm confused.

On another note, my husband (because I know I can't hold it tight enough with my arthritis) and I are going to attempt to recover my baren today. With Maria's recent successful attempt and armed with instructions from http://woodblock.com/manga/baren/index.html, http://www.woodblockart.ca/how-to/WrapBaren.mov and instructions from the book The Art and Craft of Woodblock Printmaking, I think we will be able to do it. Hopefully. I'll let you know!

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Message 7
From: Carol Chapel
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:57:33 GMT
Subject: [Baren 40690] Re: American Print Alliance
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I am a member of the Print Alliance and find the newsletter very
valuable. I encourage others to join and subscribe.
C Chapel


please visit
www.carolchapel.com

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Message 8
From: Barbara Mason
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:15:52 GMT
Subject: [Baren 40691] contemporary prints
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Linda,
Being alive and making prints makes you contemporary...I don't think it means the imagery. It means current as opposed to 100 years ago.

It takes two people to tie a baren....don't let anyone kid you. You have to be really strong to hold one side while you tie the other. Get a clamp from the hardware store, one of those that has a quick release. It will make it a lot easier for you and you will still need two people. I finally learned with Dave Bull's help, but It was not easy for me. I am stronger now so that helps, but still it is hard to do.
My original baren had so much tape on it there was little leaf left!
My best
Barbara

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Message 9
From: Shireen Holman
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:04:29 GMT
Subject: [Baren 40692] Re: American Print Alliance
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Hi Barbara,

I'm in favor of continuing to be a member. We do get a discount, and
Contemporary Impressions is a very good journal.

Thanks,
Shireen

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Shireen Holman, Printmaker and Book Artist
email: shireen@shireenholman.com
http://www.shireenholman.com

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Message 10
From: Sharri LaPierre
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:14:10 GMT
Subject: [Baren 40693] Re: American Print Alliance
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Barbara,
I vote yes the Print Alliance, also. It is not only the US members
who benefit, though, it is everyone. If you join the Alliance
individually you receive a discount, and I encourage everyone to
join. The journal is wonderful and is in a class all its own. I
don't know of another journal to rival it as it is the only
publication on contemporary printmaking today. It is still $32 a year
to all members of a council (if the council belongs) and $39 if not.
For that money you receive two journals per year, plus an original
print. Plus, the Alliance sponsors competitions, traveling shows,
and many other benefits. Visit their website for more info. www.printalliance.org
. Seems money well spent to me.

Cheers ~
Sharri

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