Baren Digest               Sunday, 16 March 2003       Volume 22 : Number 2160


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From: "Cynthia S. Bendix" <contact-print#juno.com>
Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2003 08:45:21 -0800
Subject: [Baren 21011] woodblock/collographic prints on view 

Hi Guys,
FYI
For anyone in the Pacific NW, or anyone visiting, I have 5 woodblock and
collographic monotypes
on display at "The Carnegie Center" here in Oregon City. This old
building was recently renovated and is quite beautiful inside. Rest
yourself by the fireplace, sip a latte' and look at the collection of art
by area artists. 
Thea

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From: "Robert Canaga Gallery" <rcg#robertcanagagallery.com>
Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2003 08:44:29 -0800
Subject: [Baren 21012] Re: Dublin 

If and when it shows signs of warping I just weigh it down and let it 
dry overnight.
I cheat and put it in my old press with a flat wood block on it. I find 
that if you just get the surface moist for a half hour or so it carves 
really well, at least for surface cuts.
RC

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From: Barbara Mason <barbaramason45#yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2003 09:48:07 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Baren 21013] Re: woodblock/collographic prints on view 


Thea,
How long will they be on ehxibit? I will get over to see them if I can.
Barbara

> For anyone in the Pacific NW, or anyone visiting, I have 5 woodblock and
>collographic monotypes
>on display at "The Carnegie Center" here in Oregon City. Thea



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From: Sharri LaPierre <Barebonesart#attbi.com>
Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2003 11:00:14 -0800
Subject: [Baren 21014] Re: Baren Digest V22 #2159 

Gillian, Your sheep print is perfect - and so especially perfect for 
today.  As far as being political, maybe we should interpret the entire 
project as being political since one of the websites about the 
Chinese/Japanese zodiac calendars mentioned that the year of the Ram 
means the year of Peace.

Ruth, your website is wonderful.  Did you do it yourself or have 
someone do it for you or shouldn't I ask?  The only reason I'm asking 
is that I may want to hire them, or use that program myself.  I keep 
meaning to do a website and can never find the time.  Also, how did you 
shape the plates (etching) to do the round one - the name escapes me at 
the moment, but you said it was all printed at once.  It is wonderful - 
they are all wonderful, what a treat.

Speedball ink causing problems? Well, do tell, says the Ink Snob 
Herself.  Haven't we had this conversation before ? LOL The Ink Snob 
says, throw out the Speedball ink and get something worthwhile - ask 
Dean (Graphic Chemical) and he will fix you right up!  :-)

Cheers,
Snobby Sharri


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From: Dan Dew <ddew0001#tampabay.rr.com>
Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2003 14:24:17 -0500
Subject: [Baren 21015] Totally off topic 

gotta brag a little (that's not my daughter, but she is mentioned in the
article, and my wife).
http://westchase.tbo.com/westchase/MGA4G1YRADD.html

d. dew


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From: LEAFRUTH#aol.com
Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2003 15:05:34 EST
Subject: [Baren 21016] Re: Baren Digest V22 #2158 

Shireen  Unfotunately the website is complete and I don't think I could add 
anything,  However if there are any questions I would be delighted to answer 
them.  Georga, the print prism is a viscosity plate which I would be happy to 
explain if you email me personally I don't think the explanation should take 
up Barens digest since it is an etching not a woodcut.  Ruth

http://www.ruthleaf.com

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From: ArtfulCarol#aol.com
Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2003 15:38:06 EST
Subject: [Baren 21017] Re: Dublin 



Thank you Robert and Ruth for sharing the  woodblock prints. 

  I continue to be impressed with the work everyone does  but  do not have 
the time to respond  to all. 

Carol 
Irving ton, NY

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From: "Gillyin Gatto" <gillying#Maineline.net>
Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2003 15:53:58 -0500
Subject: [Baren 21018] first impressions of graphic art 

thanks to Patti P-C     for your comments 
  glad my year of the sheep print will work
 for show and tell in your art class
i too have shared Maria's great sheep card
RAM  DESCENDING A CLIFF FACE with
 all my artist friends- who get a kick out of her  fun play on words and
 her skill as a wood cut artist

i am always very curious to know people's "first impressions"
 of woodcut work
what it makes you think of--  as you so kindly related-
your thoughts on first viewing mine

sometimes people see things that i did not even see or intend
especially in black and white, since the positive / negative shapes
  can shift back and forth  and things appear slowly,    or not at all

my neighbor has not yet noticed that
 there are words other than RAISE SHEEP in my post card
 - or is that just grass and sheep in the right  foreground !? :-)

 it is interesting for me to to know how my work is perceived, thanks

and
 I'd be glad to pass the " peas" --
just as soon as our two feet of snow melts and
 i can plant some!

for Mike Lyon--
 thanks for your interest in my op-ed piece
i guess probably we have had enough of politics on the list
have sent you copy  off list--

gillyin

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From: "Gillyin Gatto" <gillying#Maineline.net>
Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2003 17:12:40 -0500
Subject: [Baren 21019] FW: latin for Megan 

thought this would be of interest to whole group:

>- ----------
>From: "Gillyin Gatto" <gillying#Maineline.net>
>To: ddew#tampabay.rr.com
>Subject: latin for Megan
>Date: Sat, Mar 15, 2003, 5:07 PM
>
>
>hi Dan and Megan--
>
>i was pleased to see that Megan knows and loves Latin
>i took it in school years ago and my son also enjoyed it
>i used to enjoy the Latin Mass...
>
>i have been using this little phrase for years and
> would
>love to know it in Latin :
>
>ART IS LIFE _ CREATE PEACE
>
>i would guess
>
>art est vitae    creatus pacem  ??
>
>but probably have tenses incorrect  ??
>
>Dominus Vobiscum
>
>Gillyin in Maine

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From: "marilynn smih" <marilynnsmih#hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2003 19:16:36 -0800
Subject: [Baren 21020] Re: Baren Digest V22 #2159 

I was thinking myself on mounting.  I have always matted work and used a 
mount behind the mat.  I now have 2 prints and a world class watercolor to 
frame and here in baja i think next season I will bring the acid free board 
and do mounts.
so what is the best mounting method and spacers, how so i find out?  I guess 
I can look online and ask friends who are pro framers but?????
Noting political meant peace to all.
Marilynn


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From: Bobbi Chukran <bobbi#bobbichukran.com>
Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2003 21:27:37 -0600
Subject: [Baren 21021] Re: Question about framing prints 

Thanks for the reply, Thea, and to all of you who've written me privately.
Mold is a major problem here, too, so I definitely need some space in there.

Several recommended Daniel Smith as a place to find spacers.......I'll
check it out!

Bobbi C.


>You do need a spacer to keep the glass off of the print. There is a
>wonderful clear acrylic spacer with double stick tape on one side (that
>you attach to the glass).You can find it at most art stores and frame
>shops. It's not prohibitively expensive and keeps the glass from,
>1. sticking to the print as the humidity changes both inside and outside
>of the framed print,
>2. provides air circulation during changes in humidity(see above) thus
>preventing mold formation,
>3. prevents acid damage from the leaching of this material in the glass
>onto the paper.



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From: "Cynthia S. Bendix" <contact-print#juno.com>
Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2003 21:17:13 -0800
Subject: [Baren 21022] Re: woodblock/collographic prints on view 

Until I get tired of seeing them up and change them to new ones! Ha Ha!
They've been up for about 1 week as of tomorrow ( Sunday).
Thanks for asking.
Thea

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From: "carolwagner" <carolwagner#softcom.net>
Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2003 01:08:53 -0800
Subject: [Baren 21023] Peaceful sheep 

><I agree with John that a "peace card in effect supports Saddam staying in
>power and that is to me political".  I was not forthcoming in saying that
>and
>didn't want to get into a discussion of positions on this.
>
>Many of us are working behind the Baren scenes for  "peace " as individually
>viewed.
>
>Carol Lyons>




Dear Carol,


I most respectfully disagree that a "peace card in effect supports Saddam
staying in power ..." If such is true , then every time some of us send a
Christmas wish for 'Peace on earth, goodwill toward men", does that mean
that we are political? My youngest son has been working as a
Health Care Professional in Central Asia for the last five years for the Red
Cross. He is constantly in and out of Afghanistan, Kirgystan,Kazikstan, and
all the other 'Stans'. In his last email to me (from Tashkent) he tells me
that there is a shortage of sheep in Afghanistan due to war, and therefore
no wool for spinning as the people are reduced to eating what few sheep are
left. This translates to further economic hardship down the road for these
poor souls, so, I can relate to Gillian Gattos' card as a heartfelt plea for
sanity in an insane world. And no, dear John Center, the above does not mean
that I am for the Saddams of the world, nor that I am 'political' per se.

On a more pleasant note, three more Baren sheep have found my mailbox. From
Louise Cass comes "Sheep May Safely Graze" (which is also the name of a Bach
piece that I adore!), from Ray Hudson, "Breaking Free", an apt metaphor for
the times for some of us..., and from Wanda R, "3 sheep". I must comment
that the quality and variety of this 2003 card exchange is superb, and I am
contemplating a showing of my collection somewhere here in Sacramento
sometime this year. If, and when, I will advise the Forum. Also, I finished
printing Friday and my last 22 Water ram cards will be in the mail Monday.
Yeah! Now begins the finishing of Maria's puzzle piece, and the designing of
a 7 of hearts card while awaiting finalization of the Calendar formats.

So all you good bareners and Barenesses 'Stay calm...Be Brave...Watch for
the signs...', and

I'll see You On The radio,

Carol in Sacramento



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