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Baren Digest               Tuesday, 11 April 2000       Volume 11 : Number 967

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From: James G Mundie <jimandkatemundie@juno.com>
Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2000 11:53:14 -0400
Subject: [Baren 9222] Whither the Exchange? 

> ... I saw that those of us in Exchange#5 had to wait to sign up for #6 and 
> the next time I looked it was full!  No waiting around for this group. 

Hmmm.... you know, it's a pity there isn't some way for those not in
Exchange #6 to work out their print-exchangin' jones...  

Hey, wait a minute!  

What about [insert trumpets here] SwapShop?!

If you were not fortunate enough to make it into Exchange #6, why not
make some prints anyway and send them to your jolly SwapCoordinator.  In
return, you will receive more fabulous prints, and _you_ decide when you
want to send in your bundle.  

All the details are to be found at
http://www.woodblock.com/forum/swapshop/index.html

Cut! Print! Send!

Patiently waiting for the mailman [hint, hint, hint],
James Mundie
Philadelphia USA

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From: Julio.Rodriguez@walgreens.com
Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2000 12:30:04 -0500
Subject: [Baren 9223] Hiroshige's 100 Famous Views of Edo 

For those in the New York area........the Brooklyn Museum of Art  has a special
exhibit of japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige(1797-1858). The show runs thru
April 23 and it
features one of the few complete sets of Hiroshige's 100 Famous Views of edo
(1856-1858), noted for it's superb state of preservation and vibrant colors.

Special hours. Call ahead.

Thanks...Julio

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From: JD Roehrig <jd423@zianet.com>
Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2000 13:20:08 -0600
Subject: [Baren 9225] BAREN DIGEST #964 David's Suggestion 

Hello Bareners,
Let me introduce myself, I'm JD Roehrig of Capitan, New Mexico, 53,
married, 4 step children, 2 dogs and medically retired from the US Army
for combat injuries Republic of Viet Nam.  In Junior High I saw a print
by Gustave Baumann and the light of a long journey, for me, was lit.
As an Engineering student  at University of South Florida I took a Figure
Drawing, a Design, and a Intro to Printmaking courses for fun, enjoyed
the Print course.  Spent the next 20 years in race cars, hot air balloons
and sign business, in 1989 attempted change of life and attended Ringling
School of Art & Design, again exposure to the print shop.  In 1993 took
a Japanese Woodblock Printing class from Hiroki Morinoue, and was
hooked on Hanga.  In 1994 a move to New Mexico, a marriage with
children, the retraining of the bachelor, and the etching of glass, stone
and wood for monetary remuneration.  I have lost touch with Hanga
process, so it is off to Graham's boot camp this summer, to kick this
boy in to shape.  I want to thank all of the Barener, that I have been
reading  and viewing your work for the last 5 months, for making me
realize I want to come out of this cocoon and print again.
Yours,
JD Roehrig
PS.  View some of my woodblock prints at;
 http://handnheart1.homestead.com

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From: B Mason <bemason@concentric.net>
Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2000 14:36:07 -0700
Subject: [Baren 9226] Welcome 

Welcome, JD Roehrig, glad you have introduced yourself. I like your
work, sort of Asis meets New Mexico. Both strong images. Looking forward
to seeing you at Graham's.
Barbara

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From: B Mason <bemason@concentric.net>
Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2000 16:02:26 -0700
Subject: [Baren 9227] Art encounter 

Our own famous Baren Suji editor, Maria Arango is having an opening
today as I write this. Hope it is going well, Maria and you sell lots of
prints! This being a full time artist is harder than it sounds!

First you have to do the work, then you have to promote the work, then
you have to show the work  and hopefully sell the work, then you have to
ship it. Sometime in there, doing six jobs at once, you are supposed to
be a loving wife and mother (do wolves count?) and keep your studio and
home tidy. I am now running screaming from the room! But not before I
wish Maria a great Opening!!!!!
Barbara

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From: "eli griggs" <eli.griggs@worldnet.att.net>
Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2000 20:13:37 -0400
Subject: [Baren 9229] knives 

Hi there,

Has anybody tried the white steel and blue steel knives offered unhandled by
The Japan Woodworker?
It was suggested to me that the blue steel knives edge would not hold up to
hardwoods like cherry as well as the white steel, because of the inclusion
of Chromium in the edge steel.

Does anybody care to share thoughts on the selection of cutting tools for
woodblock.
Eli Griggs
Charlotte N.C.
USA

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From: Pedrobot@aol.com
Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2000 22:52:04 EDT
Subject: [Baren 9230] Anniversary 

I just realized that it has been exactly one year since I made my first 
woodcut.  How appropriate, that I spent the day in the studio printing away 
merrily...

I have a crazy printmaking instructor this quarter who wants ten 11"x14" 
prints in ten weeks.  Needless to say, I should have a lot of new stuff to 
show y'all in two and a half months or so...

- --Pete

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From: "Keri & Tom Marion" <smarmy@att.net>
Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2000 19:54:58 -0700
Subject: [Baren 9231] filling in cuts

hi!
i was wondering if anyone could offer advice on filling in areas that you've
cleared.. it seems i've gone a bit haywire and cleared a little too much,
though it's not too bad.

would appreciate any help offered :)

shanka.,
k. marion

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From: Jack Reisland <reislandj001@hawaii.rr.com>
Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2000 18:10:30 -1000
Subject: [Baren 9232] Re: knives 

eli griggs wrote:
> Does anybody care to share thoughts on the selection of cutting tools for
> woodblock.

Although I'm sure that the white steel knives will hold up just fine, it seems
to me that the lack of a handle would make them uncomfortable to work with,
particularly in the traditional style. They are also not cheap. For the same
price or less you can get a Japanese hangi to from McClain's or Grahams guy.

Jack
Aiea, Hawaii

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From: Jack Reisland <reislandj001@hawaii.rr.com>
Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2000 18:14:59 -1000
Subject: [Baren 9233] Re: filling in cuts 

>  hi! was wondering if anyone could offer advice on filling in areas
> that you've cleared..

See the baren encyclopedia entry at
http://www.woodblock.com/encyclopedia/entries/006_04/006_04_frame.html

Jack
Aiea, Hawaii

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