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Message 1
From: Shireen Holman
Date: Sat, 25 Apr 2009 14:15:53 GMT
Subject: [Baren 38739] Re: art
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I think this discussion goes back to the idea a few decades ago that
true "pure" art couldn't have any sort of narrative content, but had
to be about art itself - form, colour, composition, texture,
structure, line, materials, etc. To me, all those things are the
building blocks of art. Art is the way we express our humanity, in all
the myriad ways that we are human. Therefore there can't be any limits
on the subject matter or content of art or on the forms used to
express it. This also means that some forms can't be dismissed as
'craft' while others are elevated to 'art.'

Shireen

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Message 2
From: Marilynn Smith
Date: Sat, 25 Apr 2009 14:23:24 GMT
Subject: [Baren 38740] Re: New Baren Digest (HTML) V47 #4796 (Apr 25, 2009)
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It seems to me that good art is not about the subject but the creation
of something original. Good art can be a beautiful flower or a
political statement, if it is done well and original in content.

Mike, I wish I could see this work in person, wow.

Marilynn

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Message 3
From: slinders # comcast.net
Date: Sat, 25 Apr 2009 16:40:46 GMT
Subject: [Baren 38741] Japanese-Style Woocut Printmaking on the Vandercook-Chicago
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Hi, Inkyfolk,

Perhaps some of you might be interested in this class in Chicago
(at the Center for the Book and Paper, Columbia)?! They offer
excellent classes!


Best wishes,
Sharen

Tom Killion
Japanese-Style Woodcut Printmaking on the Vandercook
Lecture: Friday, June, 26 6:30 pm
Open and free to the public

Workshop: Saturday & Sunday, June 27 & 28, 9–5
Limit 10 / 2 sessions / $200, includes materials

"Tom Killion will instruct students in his Japanese-style
woodcut printmaking techniques in a two-day workshop. The first
day Tom will introduce students to the Japanese key-block
technique for making multi-color block prints. He will discuss
the design and creation of effective images, the use and
maintenance of Japanese carving tools, the choice of block
materials, and Japanese handmade papers and traditional inking
techniques. The second day Tom will demonstrate his own modified
key-block technique using the Vandercook proof press and
oil-based inks. Students will have an opportunity to begin their
own woodcut projects, and receive basic instruction in carving
techniques."

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Message 4
From: Larry Phelps
Date: Sat, 25 Apr 2009 19:55:10 GMT
Subject: [Baren 38742] Dale Phelps
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It is with great sadness that I report that my brother Dale died last week,
ending a 16 year battle with cancer. Many of you have participated in print
exchanges with him, and he was an moderately active contributor to this
listserve. I loved him greatly and will miss him very much. The last block
he cut was the first of several intended for the year of the ox exchange. I
will be printing this one and sending it with my print, as soon as I can
bring myself to do it. I hope all of you others in the exchange will
continue sending your prints to his address, as his widow, Dianne, also a
skilled artist, has always derived great pleasure from the prints received
in exchanges. Rather than struggling to write more, I will put two urls
below of items about him in the Waterloo Iowa newspaper and one he had for
his prints, assuming you are not familiar with them.

I hope to continue working on my own prints, participating in exchanges (he
introduced me to Baren) and write on more cheerful topics in the future.

http://www.wcfcourier.com/articles/2009/04/16/news/local/11201096.txt

http://www.wcfcourier.com/articles/2009/04/19/columnists/cawelti/11200842.txt

http://www.phelpsprints.com/
--
Larry Phelps
S6472 Wilson Road
Rock Springs, WI 53961
608-522-4228
LMPhelps at gmail dot com
lphelps at uwc dot edu

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Message 5
From: aqua4tis # aol.com
Date: Sat, 25 Apr 2009 21:10:27 GMT
Subject: [Baren 38743] Re: Dale Phelps
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im so sory to hear this. you and your family will be in my prayers. i hope im that loved and missed when its my time
georga

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Message 6
From: ArtfulCarol # aol.com
Date: Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:03:53 GMT
Subject: [Baren 38744] Re: Dale Phelps
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I was so sorry to hear of Dale's passing. I remember the e-mail
interchanges that we will miss. He is in my heart.
Carol Lyons

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Message 7
From: eli griggs
Date: Sun, 26 Apr 2009 01:13:38 GMT
Subject: [Baren 38745] Re: Dale Phelps
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I wish to extend my condolences on the passing of your brother and your friend. I hope that you and your family will be able to move forward with strong, joyful memories of Dale, his life and his art, and that the pain of his absences be quickly overcome by those happy memories.

My Best Regards, Eli

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Message 8
From: guadalupe Vic
Date: Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:57:24 GMT
Subject: [Baren 38746] RE: New Baren Digest (HTML) V47 #4796 (Apr 25, 2009)
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Mike, Impressive work. Great idea about the video. Congratulations and thanks for sharing.
Saludos, Guadalupe


Dra. Guadalupe Victorica


http://www.printsforpeacemexico.blogspot.com/


Arte Desarrollo Humano




Segunda Convocatoria Internacional Grabados por la Paz México 2009 IMNRC
Primer Colectiva Internacional de Grabado 2009
Second International Prints for Peace 2009, First International Printmaking Collective 2009

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