Today's postings
- [Baren 41157] Print Exchange #44 ("Ellen Shipley")
- [Baren 41158] Baren Exchange: Bad idea for a woodblock newbie? (Aaron Gillette)
- [Baren 41159] Baren Forum: learning by exchanges (Raymond Hudson)
- [Baren 41160] Print Exchange #44 - Question ("Ellen Shipley")
- [Baren 41161] Re: Print Exchange #44 - Question (Julio.Rodriguez # walgreens.com)
- [Baren 41162] Re: Baren Exchange: Bad idea for a woodblock newbie? (Juergen Stieler)
- [Baren 41163] Baren Member blogs: Update Notification (Blog Manager)
Message 1
From: "Ellen Shipley"
Date: Fri, 30 Apr 2010 18:22:49 GMT
Subject: [Baren 41157] Print Exchange #44
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Now to work on the colophon.
Ellen Shipley
Message 2
From: Aaron Gillette
Date: Fri, 30 Apr 2010 19:03:46 GMT
Subject: [Baren 41158] Baren Exchange: Bad idea for a woodblock newbie?
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I'm new to woodblock, but have a pretty strong art/design background.
I've been lurking on the web site and in the forum archives for quite a
while, and I'm ready to get my feet wet.
So, is it crazy to jump right in by participating in an exchange? Have
any of you folks used an exchange to kick-start your woodblock odyssey?
How'd it go?
Thanks,
Aaron Gillette
Message 3
From: Raymond Hudson
Date: Fri, 30 Apr 2010 19:27:43 GMT
Subject: [Baren 41159] Baren Forum: learning by exchanges
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first woodcut:
1. You might actually dislike woodblocks once you start: the carving,
the printing, the odd voyage from idea to the printed fact.
2. There are penalties for not getting your prints to the coordinator
on time and you might find that you're so dissatisfied with the first
results that you'll miss the deadline.
3. On the other hand, I think my very first print (some 40 years ago)
is one of my best. It has a freedom that came from a sort of ignorant
enthusiasm--something I keep trying to recapture. Of course, I did not
print 35 or so copies of it!
4. I love the idea of getting a set of prints that span the range of
experience, from beginners to advanced practitioners.
5. Finally, I'd try at least one print before jumping into the
commitment asked for by exchanges.
Have a terrific time! Welcome to Baren!
Ray Hudson
Middlebury, Vermont
Message 4
From: "Ellen Shipley"
Date: Fri, 30 Apr 2010 19:57:08 GMT
Subject: [Baren 41160] Print Exchange #44 - Question
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Thanx,
Ellen Shipley
Message 5
From: Julio.Rodriguez # walgreens.com
Date: Fri, 30 Apr 2010 20:39:57 GMT
Subject: [Baren 41161] Re: Print Exchange #44 - Question
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Either way is fine, any extra prints will be returned to the artist.
thanks...Julio
"Ellen Shipley"
Message 6
From: Juergen Stieler
Date: Fri, 30 Apr 2010 23:02:15 GMT
Subject: [Baren 41162] Re: Baren Exchange: Bad idea for a woodblock newbie?
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well I chose that way. I never did a woodblock, but started with a
linocut and took part. It was a rather hard way, because I planned a
five-colour reduction woodblock and I had to learn that things are not
so easy as they seemed to be. I chose the wrong inks and the wrong paper
- so I had to start twice. This time with linoleum and only two colours
to print. And in the next exchange I take part with a three colour
reduction print (also linoleum). And I subscribed to the Chinese New
Year list.
So that's my experience. The fact that I subscribed forced me to be
productive and work - and cut and to improve I hope.
Juergen
Aaron Gillette wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I'm new to woodblock, but have a pretty strong art/design background.
> I've been lurking on the web site and in the forum archives for quite
> a while, and I'm ready to get my feet wet.
>
> So, is it crazy to jump right in by participating in an exchange?
> Have any of you folks used an exchange to kick-start your woodblock
> odyssey? How'd it go?
>
> Thanks,
> Aaron Gillette
>
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Subject: Air Kraken Colophon
Posted by: Ellen Shipley
  Image size: 8?x6? Block: shina Ink(s): Daniel Smith water soluable Paper: Rives BFK Edition Size: 40 This is my second reduction block and I found it both exhilerating and frightening. I?m not used to doing a total edition at one time. There is always the danger of damaging the block and thus the whole run at any stage. Overall I?m pleased with the result. I would have gone back and changed a couple things, but of course there is no going back with a reduction block. There are two basic color effects, stemming from experiments with the lightest color. I like them both. It changes the mood of the print slightly. I learned a lot with this project, chiefly that I am not afraid to realign the block to print multiple colors on one print. I?m ready to tackle a multiple block print now.  |
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Subject: Bank of America Night of Nights Installation
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I recently transformed my studio at McColl Center for Visual Art for an event honoring the 3 founders of the Center. The installation was a hit as I hosted ~50 patrons, staff and artists in my studio for dinner as part of the evening’s program. My approach was to create a space using imagery and elements from my recent explosion woodcuts. I ended up with nine 4′x8′ panels of masonite, painted, drawn and and cut out, then mounted about 2″ away from the wall. Mounting them this way echoes the shallow space found in the woodcuts. I then used camouflage netting and lumber to construct amorphous canopies over each of the 6 tables to create smaller more intimate spaces within the large room. See photos of the process of creating the installation on my Flickr page. See photos from the actual event at the Center’s Flickr page. |
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