Baren Digest Saturday, 28 June 2003 Volume 23 : Number 2279 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Ramsey Household" Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2003 18:13:30 -0700 Subject: [Baren 21978] Re: Keeping focus I just did a google search. I didn't find any other forums for block printing. Please give just one. I have always liked the fact that this was an inclusive forum where all woodblock printing could be discussed, not just moku-hanga. I think that is its strength. There is room for all of us, traditional or not. Carolyn Ramsey > Mike--What are some of the best discussion groups (a la BarenForum) for >oily work? > > Liz Horton > liz.horton#att.net > > -----Original Message----- > > .. There are many, > MANY sources (and forums) for oily work, but BarenForum seems unique in its > mission to promote traditional Japanese woodblock printmaking > technique. While still allowing oily block discussion, let's continue to > emphasize our original mission: moku-hanga! > > -- Mike > > > Mike Lyon > mailto:mikelyon#mlyon.com > http://www.mlyon.com > > > > ------------------------------ From: Barbara Mason Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2003 20:12:22 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Baren 21979] other lists There is a list called print editions, the address is print-editions#yahoogroups.com so I guess you first have to join yahoo groups and then this list. Prints-L is another one, not too active but lots of museum people and curators on this one, to sign up go to PRINTS-L#listproc.cc.ku.edu this list is run by our very own Steve Goddard. There is a bulletin board for questions and answers at http://www.mtsu.edu/~art/printmaking/wwwboard/index.html Here is another list that is not real active, owned by Julia Ayres http://groups.msn.com/PrintmakingLinks/_whatsnew.msnw?pgmarket=en -us If you do monotypes, there is Colleen's list, www.monoprints.com There is also Print Australia None of these lists are as active as baren...I think we are unique. Best to all, Barbara ------------------------------ From: Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2003 21:07:48 -0700 Subject: [Baren 21980] Hanga I for one am a oily printer. I really don't care for the Japanese methods. It seems to me that research will keep you interested in all forms of printmaking. The oily technique does require a press but it's so enjoyable to see those rich blacks come up in one pass. Multi color prints, hanga, seem to be trying to imitate water color painting. Limited color prints and black on white are far more effective I think. It's the design that's important, technique comes second. Philip Hammond, OR ------------------------------ From: Aqua4tis#aol.com Date: Sat, 28 Jun 2003 00:00:44 EDT Subject: [Baren 21981] Re: Keeping focus there is the printmakerslist ------------------------------ From: Barbara Mason Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2003 22:21:26 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Baren 21982] Hanga Philip, It is the other way around, painting is trying to imitate moku hanga, woodblock is so old.... You are right that all technique and no composition is not a very good piece of art. I think in any medium if the composition is poor, you might as well toss it. However, composition seems to have a different focus depending on the culture, but it is still about balance. I have seen woodblock that tried to be a watercolor and although I appreciate the technique, I like the keyblock woodcuts better. I saw one that had about 75 blocks and truly did look like a huge watercolor. It seemed it would have been easier just to do the watercolor. Maybe it is the tradition I appreciate with the keyblock. I had the pleasure of having Dave print my blocks at the summit, it was so fun to see what a real printer could do with them. I admit to being a terrible carver (although I got a good lesson from Michael Sneider so there is hope) and a so-so printer. It was just great to see my little print of Multnomah Falls jump to life..... I have been an oily printmaker for 20 years so I do like what I know so well and admit it is easier for me to use oil. I am committed to learning the waterbased stuff....I may never feel good enough to show and sell it, but I am going to just struggle along and enjoy it for myself. A little secret passion just for me. Our new website is up at Print Arts Northwest...check out those great hanga prints by our very own Wanda Robertson....great job! www.printartsnw.org just type in her name and up they will come....such nice work. Phillip, I think we could convet you with a little effort, waterbased ink is so easy to clean up! You just have to be open minded here. I envy your home at the beach, it is 95 in Portland today....whew!!!!! Best to all, Barbara >Philip238#copper.net wrote: I for one am a oily printer. I really >don't care for the Japanese methods. It seems to me that research >will keep you interested in all forms of printmaking. The oily >technique does require a press but it's so enjoyable to see those >rich blacks come up in one pass. Multi color prints, hanga, seem >to be trying to imitate water color painting. Limited color >prints and black on white are far more effective I think. It's >the design that's important, technique comes second. >Philip >Hammond, OR ------------------------------ From: Barbara Mason Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2003 22:26:34 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Baren 21983] Wanda's work OK, try this link instead... http://www.printartsnw.org/dam/artists/WandaRobertson/ I couldn't get her name to come up. We are still working out the bugs on this site, we just launched it today.. Barbara ------------------------------ From: "carol wagner" Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2003 22:58:19 -0700 Subject: [Baren 21984] Moku Hanga, Yay! Dear all While enjoying all posts related to relief printmaking, and having done my fair share of oily printing, I must concur with Mike , < " While still allowing oily block discussion, let's continue to emphasize our original mission: moku-hanga! " > , and as April says, printmaking organizations out there, but moku hanga is special because it is >so under-recognized in the US and Europe. Moku hanga is a great alternative >for artists who are looking for a non-toxic technique with historic >connections and great flexibility.> It was Moku Hanga, above all, that drew me to the Baren forum in the first place. Two years ago I had to relinquish my large studio and two presses, but having found Moku Hanga, I can continue to pursue my printmaking obsession in a small space, and with materials that are not as health threatening as many I have used in the past - we actually used to pour out copious amounts of cleaning solvent onto our leftover lithography and/or etching inks and make three or four 'monoprints'...to say nothing of cleaning our etching plates in the sawdust bin with bare hands...and then there was the 'open biting' of zinc plates in fresh nitric, the hand wiping of etching plates minus the barrier cream that was always lost somewhere in the studio...Ah. the good old days?! On another note, I would like to express my thanks to all of those wonderful baroners and Baronesses who have shared their experiences of the Summit with daily Baren postings for those of us unable to travel to Oz, The pictures were wonderful. Last, and not least, I cannot recall who it was that posted the link to Floating world Gallery, Ltd, in Chicago (Julio?, Mike Lyon?, John Center?), but a very special "thankyou" to that person! I have just purchased a miniature print from them. "fujiyama" by Shotei Hiroaki. 2 by 3 inches, it is a very 'large' treasure for me. Faithfully yours, Carol in Sacramento ------------------------------ From: Aqua4tis#aol.com Date: Sat, 28 Jun 2003 02:18:00 EDT Subject: [Baren 21985] Re: Wanda's work wow these are wonderful!!!! georga ------------------------------ From: Date: Sat, 28 Jun 2003 00:25:26 -0700 Subject: [Baren 21986] Oily VS Water Barbara Thanks for the pep talk. I have looked at a lot of hanga. And what intrigues me about the old Japanese masters is their attention to design, composition. The softness of the technique is what I don't appreciate. My lack of sophistication I guess, but I really enjoy the German and British efforts I've seen. And you are right, hanga has been around a lot longer than watercolor, but I'm speaking of the contemporary efforts. It's just a point of view Barbara, my own! Be well, Philip ------------------------------ From: "Eva Pietzcker" Date: Sat, 28 Jun 2003 17:33:58 +0900 (JST) Subject: [Baren 21987] Dear Mike, thank you very much for your answer. Greetings! Eva ------------------------------ End of Baren Digest V23 #2279 *****************************