Baren Digest             Thursday, 14 February 2002     Volume 18 : Number 1720


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From: Mike Lyon <mikelyon@mlyon.com>
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2002 11:31:42 -0600
Subject: [Baren 16966] Re: Baren Digest V18 #1719 

At 02:06 AM 2/14/2002 +0900, you wrote:

>Jeanne -
>I thought that I had mentioned presses in a letter to you with the gift
>certificate, but I realize that in the press (no pun intended) of politics
>and running a business, the letter got shuffled to the bottom of a pile. I am
>sorry. First, the gift certificate which is wending its way to you as we
>speak, is already on your account in the amount of $750. Second, I have
>available for loan (or purchase if you want, later) a Polymetaal press from
>Holland. Printmakers Machine Company, as you may know, is a distributor of
>these presses. We have found them to be high quality, affordable equipment.
>I've really been amazed at the response to them since we introduced them in
>the U.S. about 3 years ago.
>If you are interested, let me know what size requirements you might have, and
>Susan or I will check stock to see what we can come up with for you.
>
>Dean Clark
>Graphic Chemical/Printmakers Machine Company

Dear Dean,

I realize that there is an advertising and public relations component to 
your Baren membership, but even larger altruistic and humanistic 
components.  I just wanted to say THANK YOU for what you are doing!! You 
are terrific!!

Mike
Mike Lyon
mailto:mikelyon@mlyon.com
http://www.mlyon.com 

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From: "Jeanne N. Chase" <studiojnc@prodigy.net>
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2002 18:40:56 -0500
Subject: [Baren 16967] Re: Baren Digest V18 #1719 

Dear Dean

Egad, I did not even dream that so many people came to my rescue.
I do not remember you mentioning the Polymetal Press but I would be
interested.
I will not be able to order anything that large yet, as I still do not know
when my studio will be restored. We are waiting for approval from the
County, and I am sure that you know how much red tape that will be.

My Ettan press was probably 24"x 60". I am not sure of the size but it was
substantial.

I am getting along fairly well but sure miss my studio and the freedom to do
my work.
I am amazed at the outpouring of empathy.

Yes, let me know about the press. I will be very interested.
And thanks so much for your concern.

Jeanne, the Pressless and studioless!


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From: slinders@attbi.com
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2002 18:35:36 -0600
Subject: [Baren 16968] marble paper drying rack 

I was browsing the Twinrocker Paper Catalogue today and I'm
charmed by their ingenious 'marble paper drying rack'.  I think
I'll have to give it a try!     
<http://dcwi.com/~twinrock/smoulds.htm> Scroll down!

They give wonderful papermaking tours if you're travelling
nearby--in Indiana!

Sharen

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From: Cynthia R Wilson <cywilson@juno.com>
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2002 18:23:48 -0800
Subject: [Baren 16969] Re: Quality 

I heartily agree.  How many times have I thought to myself that I should
respond to other prints in the exchange...and haven't.

Cyndy


> What specifically don't 
> you like?
> What misses? What doesn't work and what does in the piece?  How's 
> the
> composition, use of color, content , etc.? If the  piece is a 
> "masterpiece",
> Why? If we don't intelligently comment and criticize each others 
> work  how will
> we grow as artists and as a community of artists?
> 
> Thoughtful criticism with the intent to help and not hurt is healthy 
> for the
> artist and his audience. The obvious tone of comments should be the 
> same as if
> you were in same room with the rest of the group viewing the work 
> with the
> artist. Sensitive yet honest is a helpful approach.  The artist is 
> free to take
> it or leave it but at least she gets some feedback.
> 
> In my humble opinion,
> 
> Princess Rashid
> Jax, FL
> 


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From: "Lee and Barbara Mason" <bemason@concentric.net>
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2002 23:32:50 -0800
Subject: [Baren 16970] Re: student exhange 

Jo,

Contract Melissa Ponte, director, at Crows Shadow Art Institute on the
Umatilla Indian Reservation, the email is crow@crowsshadow.org They are
just outside Pendleton Oregon USA. I am on their board, tell them
Barbara Mason said to contact them. Their master printer is named Frank
Jensen and I think that down the road a bit they might be interested.
Frank has just started so there is lots for him to do, but perhaps later
in the year you could get an exchange going with the Native American
students there.
Best to you,
Barbara
  
  
  ----- Original Message -----
>From: jo ernsten
>To: baren@ml.asahi-net.or.jp
>Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2002 6:08 AM
>Subject: [Baren 16961] student exhange


>Hi there

>assist.I teach printmaking to a group of adult Aboriginal students who
>are interested in doing an exchange with other  indigenous  adult
>printmaking students from around the word, particularly North America -  
>I am not sure where to start looking but I was hoping  perhaps someone 
>here might know  who, what or where to contact ?!  Thanks either way!

>Jo



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