Baren Digest                Friday, 9 March 2001        Volume 14 : Number 1348


----------------------------------------------------------------------

From: John and Jan Telfer <jtelfer@iinet.net.au>
Date: Thu, 8 Mar 01 22:10:57 -0000
Subject: [Baren 13766] Re: Coming to Canada and the USA 

Welcome back Graham.
Well, I am making the big journey to Graham's Bootcamp on Vancouver Is, 
BC in June from Perth Western Australia....would you believe that I am 
travelling with the sun and get to Vancouver on the same day, almost the 
same hour that I leave...no, only joking! 
After Bootcamp I have a couple of days in Victoria and Vancouver, before 
taking the "Circle Tour" of the Rockies from the 12th to 19th June and 
then I am catching the bus to Portland for a few days, then bussing it to 
Sanfrancisco for a few more days, with the actual date for departure 
still "hanging in the balance" just at present.  I would like to go to 
LA, Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Mexico, Florida, New York, Washington, 
Cape Cod, Nova Scotia, Winnipeg, but I just can't physically fit it in 
this time.

I just thought I would let you know that I am on my way at the end of May 
and would like to meet some of you, if possible.  Please email me "off 
line" if I can "jump off the bus" anywhere to say "hello".  I am really 
looking forward to my first Canadian and US visit.

Jan
Perth, Western Australia 

------------------------------

From: d bartl <dob38@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2001 08:24:42 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Baren 13767] Re: Introduction 

March 8,2001

Hi,
My name is Deborah Ann Bartl and I would like to
finally introduce myself to the group.  I live in
south central PA, USA about 17 miles west of
Gettysburg.  I happened upon Baren as I was doing an
internet search for instruction on white-line
printmaking. I was extremly impressed with the site
and decided to sign up for the list.  I am a full time
visual artist undergrad degree in the fine arts who
also works p/t as a library technician.  My main
source of expression is with watercolors BUT in the
past year what seems to happen is that I get an image
in my head and then I choose the media best suited to
execute it. 'That is how I got back into printmaking
saw an article in American Artist  on whiteline
printmaking and as they say the rest is history.  I
try  to keep up with the posts but it is not easy. I
also am a wife and mom (of a teenager) if anyone has
already been there and done that then they know how
much time that takes out of my day.  I think it is
such a great opportunity that we have to be able to
communicate with artists around the world.  One
question have any of you done a lot of work with the
white line technique and if you have would you mind
sharing images with me.  I would love to see other
folks work.  All for now better get to work in the
studio.
Sincerely 
Deborah


------------------------------

From: nilsa macaya <nilsamacaya@rcn.com>
Date: Thu, 08 Mar 2001 11:42:39 -0500
Subject: [Baren 13768] thanks 

Thanks for the welcome and for the helpful information everyone offered.

April - I will definitely enroll in your woodblock printing class this 
summer. Last night I attended my first monotype printing class at the 
Lower East Side Printshop. I am hooked - looking forward to meeting you. 
Nilsa


------------------------------

From: Sunnffunn@aol.com
Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2001 14:37:20 EST
Subject: [Baren 13769] Re: Coming to Canada and the USA 


You have some baren members here in Portland.  The only one I have met id 
Barbara Mason and she is a sweetheart.  But if you want to meet us or wnat 
information about this city let us know.
Marilynn


------------------------------

From: Julio.Rodriguez@walgreens.com
Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2001 13:28:09 -0600
Subject: [Baren 13770] Re: Hiratsuka 03/08/2001 01:59:45 PM 

April:
"Yes, Julio, you've got the right one...I didn't find him in Castle Fine
Arts..."

Go to the website ( http://www.castlefinearts.com/gallery.asp ) and click
on the little arrow under "Easy search". Browse down until you find
Hiratsuka Unichi on the artist's list and select him. Then click the FIND
button. That should take you to two B&W prints by Hiratsuka from 1963...one
going for $2400 and the other for $2900.

What I like most about his work is the simplicity of line and the "crispy"
strokes. James Michener describes his technique and carving unique. I
agree. Once you see a few of his prints there are no mistaking them....much
like Munakata (his pupil)...each man had a style uniquely of their own. A
true sign of artistic mastery.

Julio


------------------------------

From: Studio Dalwood <severn@acay.com.au>
Date: Fri, 09 Mar 2001 20:22:53 +1100
Subject: [Baren 13771] Printmaking Websites  and other info. 

Hi Lawrence

If you go to the Print AUstralia website CAtalogue you will
find links to websites belonging to both baren and Print
Australia printmakers plus a few more at
http://www.acay.com.au/~severn/PrintAus.htm 

Which is the catalogue home page

or
http://www.acay.com.au/~severn/Aussies.htm

if you want to go directly to Aussie printmakers or

http://www.acay.com.au/~severn/NonAus.htm

if you want printmakers from the 'the rest of the world'.

THere are also listings for supplies of printmaking
equipment and supplies, printmaking organisations,
papermaking, book arts, arts organisations, arts magazines
and much much more. HAve a look.

The print Australia home page is at
http://www.acay.com.au/~severn

from here you will find links to the print exchanges we are
running. Those of you who are on baren waiting lists might
like to consider our 'open' themed exchange which is
currently accepting applications.

Oh and Lawrence, its called Print AUSTRALIA for a reason
(hint hint).  Still havent got down to your neck of the
woods yet, hopefully it will be soon. 

Welcome home Graham

Josephine

------------------------------

From: Julio.Rodriguez@walgreens.com
Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2001 15:04:52 -0600
Subject: [Baren 13772] Re: ...and a press question 03/08/2001 03:40:17 PM 

Welcome Gretchen & Deborah.......

Gretchen writes:
"...like an etching press, it had a roller that went over
the block.  But instead of a wheel to turn, there was simply a handle on
top
that was pulled directly across (kind of like one of those old credit card
machines)...."

see if this photo reminds you of your press.....
http://www.skokienet.org/bandits/jcrstuff/photojr/van0101s.jpg

These were the old style proofing presses used in every commercial printing shop in the US during the first 1/2 of the last
century.  Because they can accept letter type height blocks  ( .98" ht) it's wonderful for quick proofs and combining type and
 images. Mine is an old Vandercook model, the king of old press manufacturers, although many other companies also made
 similar models. I bought mine very used for  $50 about 2 years ago. Is an orignal Vandercook Model 01 built in Chicago
 (probably back in the 40's or so) and it weights about 150lbs.

If you want to see more of my presses, go to my website, find the Printmaking link and click to see the photos...
http://www.skokienet.org/bandits/micasa.html


thanks...Julio


------------------------------

From: "Bea Gold" <bnj50@earthlink.net>
Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2001 17:25:40 -0800
Subject: [Baren 13773] Re: Coming to Canada and the USA charset="iso-8859-1" 

It would be great if you came to LA first.  That is what Gayle Wolken did
last year with her husband.  She does have her sister and family living
here.  If you come Jan, maybe we can get some of the LA Baren folk (PA too)
people together to meet.  I'm looking forward to it. Bea


------------------------------

From: "Bea Gold" <bnj50@earthlink.net>
Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2001 17:45:17 -0800
Subject: [Baren 13774] White line prints charset="iso-8859-1" 

Hi Deborah,  Take a look at this entry by Jeanne Norman Chase in the Baren
Encyclopedia : http://barenforum.org/encyclopedia/entries/000_10/000_10.html
for The making of a 'white-line' print.  Enjoy,  Bea Gold
>



------------------------------

From: Cucamongie@aol.com
Date: Thu, 08 Mar 2001 22:55:05 EST
Subject: [Baren 13776] Yuri's wood 

Hi folks, I cut a new woodblock print using Yuri's wood, and I like it!  It's a bit harder than the Shina plywood, but that also means it doesn't chip apart quite so easily when carving detail.  It seems a bit less splintery also.  I printed hanga-style with it and it came out great (don't mean to brag about the print, but about the wood)! 
check it out!
best wishes
Sarah   

------------------------------

From: "arye saar" <saar1@degania-b.org.il>
Date: Fri, 9 Mar 2001 07:47:36 +0200
Subject: [Baren 13777] Re: POCHOIRE 

Shalom Marcia and Eloha (No mistake here),
Hi Philip -

Thank you. I think i knew it, but wanted to assure myself on that.
I still wonder, though, how do they do gradations (where there is
no way to see the borders).
As for 'Aloha': 'Eloha' in Hebrew is GOD...
Thanx again,
Arye
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Arye Saar
Kibbutz Degania B
Jordan Valley, Israel
E-mail: saar1@degania-b.org.il



------------------------------

From: Graham Scholes <gscholes@home.com>
Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2001 22:41:03 -0800
Subject: [Baren 13778] Wood 

The glue used in this plywood is tough on tools.  The glue use for 
the laminates cause the tools to dullen more quickly than using 
basewood, cherry and shina plywood and in that order of edge loss of 
the chisels.   How much you ask? Well with basewood I can carve 6  - 
9 x 15" plates with one honing.  Cherry ... I had to hone twice with 
4 blocks 6" x 12"  With Shina it was about three honings for 6 block 
about the same size.

I was talking to Noboru Sawai a couple of days ago about the Baltic 
Birch plywood and his experience is one plate one honing on a 10 x 16 
block.  I am considerering using the Birch for my next piece because 
Noboru is out of shina just now.  I need larger size and the yield is 
best on the 5 foot square plywood getting 4 plates from a sheet.  So 
it seems that it will be my direction and will be able to pass on 
first hand knowledge about the glue abrasion on tools.

This is a rough guide as so much depends on the amount of detail and 
cutting on a set of given plates.   But you know when you are working 
away that.... damn the tool is dull again.  Geez I hate that.... they 
should last forever.... shouldn't they!

Not terribly important and if the Baltic is what is most readily 
available then one goes for it.

I was really fortunate to picked up some 12" cherry and 15" basswood 
a few weeks ago.  I salivate every time I look at standing on end 
against the wall in the garage.

Create-Cut-Print
Graham
http://members.home.net/gscholes/

Consciousness: That annoying time between naps.

- -- 
ARTIST DON'T RETIRE ........... THEY DRAW TO A CONCLUSION

                      Graham  Scholes
               11435 Hawthorne Pl. Sidney, BC. V8L 5J7
                          PHONE 250 655 0600
               An Island in the Pacific
       ---  http://www.members.home.net/gscholes/
                   Boot Camp

------------------------------

End of Baren Digest v14 #1348
*****************************