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- [Baren 40114] Monica Bright: typography questions.... ("Oscar Bearinger")
- [Baren 40115] Re: Monica Bright: typography questions.... ("Ellen Shipley")
- [Baren 40116] Next exchange -- Typography (ArtfulCarol # aol.com)
- [Baren 40117] Baren Member blogs: Update Notification (Blog Manager)
Message 1
From: "Oscar Bearinger"
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:52:42 GMT
Subject: [Baren 40114] Monica Bright: typography questions....
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>I'm thinking of using the letters as a way to create value to render the image... I just
>can't choose an image, let alone figure out how to cut that. Any advice??
>-Monica Bright
I can completely relate to this, Monica. I am a writer, so I figured that typography and letters and me go together. Now I have to come up with something to say something (or other!!) Whatever.... so my consultant (Jan, my wife) and I have come up with a short list. Maybe something could jog you :o) !
1. Printing Press
Brings to mind the great Canadian printmaker Fred O'Hagan. He did a great print once of the printing shop, with the press going, the printer madly turning the handle of the press, paper and ink flying everywhere -- a great image!
2. Illumiated Letters
This has a long history (of which I am mostly unfamiliar). Also, single letters with a background scene.
If I was more comfortable with letter carving, I might try the phrase: "Since proofreaders are not perfect, a few typos should be considered as essential."
3. In thinking about all this, I have definitely been attracted to ONE LETTER in the English alphabet. I have no idea why this letter stands out for me now, but I am sketching away.......? maybe something will pop up......!!?
4. The Hand Print on the prehistoric caves ... somewhere in Europe, I believe.... The first print.
Anyway, there you go, Monica. Hope that's somewhat helpful.
I must tell you your BOAR print still hangs on my study wall, lovely work!
Oscar
Message 2
From: "Ellen Shipley"
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:42:17 GMT
Subject: [Baren 40115] Re: Monica Bright: typography questions....
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Ellen
Message 3
From: ArtfulCarol # aol.com
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:49:26 GMT
Subject: [Baren 40116] Next exchange -- Typography
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already had an alphabet exchange, #31
In thinking about all this, I have definitely been attracted to ONE LETTER
in the English alphabet. I have no idea why this letter stands out for me
now, but I am sketching away
_http://barenforum.org/exchange/exchange_31/exchange_frame.html_
(http://barenforum.org/exchange/exchange_31/exchange_frame.html)
Carol Lyons
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Subject: [Forest in Winter - 2] : Block set is finished ...
Posted by: Dave Bull
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Continued from [Forest in Winter - 1]  I haven't posted much during the carving of this one, mostly because there really hasn't been much to see, or to talk about. There are only three pieces of wood for this design, using both sides for six faces. Two of those have multiple 'colours', so perhaps it might be about 11~12 impressions in all.  The last couple of days have been a bit of a scramble to get this finished. My usual practice is to be a carver for as many weeks as it takes to get the block set done, then clean up my work area, pack away the carving bench and sharpening stones, and get the printing gear out. But about a week ago, I did a count of the remaining stock of the Gift Prints, and found that there were only enough of this year's design left to last a few more days. I would soon have to get the printing bench out and make some more. So it was kind of a little 'race against time' - to get the carving done so that I wouldn't have to interrupt the final block to do the gift printing, switch back to finish the carving, then switch again for proofing .. But luckily (not luckily!) there haven't been so many orders for that print in the past few days, and I was able to keep at it and get the carving done last night. I've now cleared away the tools, and am ready for some printing tomorrow ... I found something funny while I was cleaning up though ... I haven't touched the printing gear in months, and when I picked up the water bucket to clean it up I saw something moving in the shallow water at the bottom:  Mosquitoes! In November!  During the summer, this is something I have to watch for every day, as my water bucket is a favourite place for them to try laying eggs. But I certainly didn't expect to see this in November ... Proofing work can't begin for a few days yet, not until some of these other jobs are out of the way. As I mentioned, first up will be some quick printing for another couple of batches of the gift prints. Then, on Tuesday, I'm out of here . . . |
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Subject: 2010 Print Makers Calendar
Posted by: Kathe Welch
 Our Second annual Calendar is back from the printer and ready to be shipped to art lovers everywhere... The Calendar can be purchased at Four Oceans Press.  |
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