Today's postings
- [Baren 31014] Re: Question about using acrylic paints (Amy Greenan)
- [Baren 31015] Re: Question about using acrylic paints (Bobbi Chukran)
- [Baren 31016] Time? ("Lee Churchill")
- [Baren 31017] Re: Time? ("Mindy Wilson")
- [Baren 31018] Re: Time? (Bobbi Chukran)
- [Baren 31019] Re: Time? ("Robert Viana")
- [Baren 31020] Re: Time? (Bobbi Chukran)
- [Baren 31021] Re: Time? (Barbara Mason)
- [Baren 31022] Re: Question about using acrylic paints ("Ellen Shipley")
- [Baren 31023] Re: Time? (ArtfulCarol # aol.com)
- [Baren 31024] opportunity to help (Barbara Mason)
- [Baren 31025] Baren Member blogs: Update Notification (Blog Manager)
Message 1
From: Amy Greenan
Date: Fri, 9 Jun 2006 11:00:13 -0400
Subject: [Baren 31014] Re: Question about using acrylic paints
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Bobbi,
Last year, before I knew anything about Hanga and water-based woodblock
printing, I made a series of woodcuts that I printed by hand using a
combination of acrylic paint and gouache, which I then bound into a
book.
Here's a link to my Flickr, where you can see photos:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/agreenan/84960139/
For some of the prints I painted on the paper first (to get different
effects for the sky); for all of them I wet the block with water first,
then painted the acrylic and gouache on the block and printed quickly
by hand. I didn't know anything about nori paste or special brushes or
paper, so I had to make a lot of experiments before I had enough prints
that I was happy with to compile into the book.
Since having attended a Hanga workshop (at the PA Print Symposium in
March), where it was suggested we could use gouache effectively as the
"ink", that would be my suggestion to you rather than use acrylic --
but then, I am an absolute beginner, so maybe I should keep my opinions
to myself! ;)
Anyway, good luck and have fun!
Amy Greenan
Last year, before I knew anything about Hanga and water-based woodblock
printing, I made a series of woodcuts that I printed by hand using a
combination of acrylic paint and gouache, which I then bound into a
book.
Here's a link to my Flickr, where you can see photos:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/agreenan/84960139/
For some of the prints I painted on the paper first (to get different
effects for the sky); for all of them I wet the block with water first,
then painted the acrylic and gouache on the block and printed quickly
by hand. I didn't know anything about nori paste or special brushes or
paper, so I had to make a lot of experiments before I had enough prints
that I was happy with to compile into the book.
Since having attended a Hanga workshop (at the PA Print Symposium in
March), where it was suggested we could use gouache effectively as the
"ink", that would be my suggestion to you rather than use acrylic --
but then, I am an absolute beginner, so maybe I should keep my opinions
to myself! ;)
Anyway, good luck and have fun!
Amy Greenan
Message 2
From: Bobbi Chukran
Date: Fri, 9 Jun 2006 10:18:52 -0500
Subject: [Baren 31015] Re: Question about using acrylic paints
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Amy!
I love listening to "beginners"! I'm a beginner myself with the block
printing. At least on paper I am. I did a lot of fabric printing
back in school, but that's so different.
Gouache, huh? Interesting. I've never worked with it. Is it
waterproof once it dries? If so, then it might work for me. I'm
also doing some painting on the background, letting that dry, then
trying to print over it in black, let that dry, then do some
handpainting on the print. I'm using both woodblocks and linoleum
blocks, and haven't been able to get good results with either. I
suspect that the paint dries too fast. It's like it doesn't even
stick to the paper.
Your book looks awesome. I'd like to use some of my prints in books,
too, eventually. I've just started dabbling in the handmade book
thing. (I like your dolls, too..)
I'll definitely try the gouache!
Thanks so much....
Bobbi C.
http://www.bobbichukran.com
I love listening to "beginners"! I'm a beginner myself with the block
printing. At least on paper I am. I did a lot of fabric printing
back in school, but that's so different.
Gouache, huh? Interesting. I've never worked with it. Is it
waterproof once it dries? If so, then it might work for me. I'm
also doing some painting on the background, letting that dry, then
trying to print over it in black, let that dry, then do some
handpainting on the print. I'm using both woodblocks and linoleum
blocks, and haven't been able to get good results with either. I
suspect that the paint dries too fast. It's like it doesn't even
stick to the paper.
Your book looks awesome. I'd like to use some of my prints in books,
too, eventually. I've just started dabbling in the handmade book
thing. (I like your dolls, too..)
I'll definitely try the gouache!
Thanks so much....
Bobbi C.
http://www.bobbichukran.com
Message 3
From: "Lee Churchill"
Date: Fri, 09 Jun 2006 09:46:10 -0600
Subject: [Baren 31016] Time?
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Hi Everyone,
I'm relatively new to this list and I was wondering how many people on here are 'part-time' artists? I trained as an artist but then became a works on paper conservator, which is how I earn my living. I'm now trying to move back into creating art (my soul was withering away) and was curious about strategies people use to actually get work done. I find that besides work 'life' (laundry, cooking, groceries....) seems to evaporate my time and energy.
Any ideas?
Thanks,
Lee Churchill.
I'm relatively new to this list and I was wondering how many people on here are 'part-time' artists? I trained as an artist but then became a works on paper conservator, which is how I earn my living. I'm now trying to move back into creating art (my soul was withering away) and was curious about strategies people use to actually get work done. I find that besides work 'life' (laundry, cooking, groceries....) seems to evaporate my time and energy.
Any ideas?
Thanks,
Lee Churchill.
Message 4
From: "Mindy Wilson"
Date: Fri, 9 Jun 2006 10:01:56 -0600
Subject: [Baren 31017] Re: Time?
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I am up at 5 am creating each day.:)
That is working well for me. Then, I can still squeeze a little creation
time in the evening too. But, I'm out the door at 8 am for work.
good luck, making your time work for you :)
Mindy Wilson
Groovy Inclinations http://www.mwilson.etsy.com
That is working well for me. Then, I can still squeeze a little creation
time in the evening too. But, I'm out the door at 8 am for work.
good luck, making your time work for you :)
Mindy Wilson
Groovy Inclinations http://www.mwilson.etsy.com
Message 5
From: Bobbi Chukran
Date: Fri, 9 Jun 2006 11:01:30 -0500
Subject: [Baren 31018] Re: Time?
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>I am up at 5 am creating each day.:)
>
I work at home full-time now, but for years I didn't. I also got up
early, stayed up late. One other thing I did was take artwork with
me to work and work on it during my lunch hour. I'd take a small
sandwich or salad, something I could eat while I sketched.
Obviously, you can't do a whole edition of prints then, but you can
use the time to make sketches, carve blocks, etc. Little bits of
time add up.
If you have a bunch of kids, then I have no clue!
Bobbi C.
>
I work at home full-time now, but for years I didn't. I also got up
early, stayed up late. One other thing I did was take artwork with
me to work and work on it during my lunch hour. I'd take a small
sandwich or salad, something I could eat while I sketched.
Obviously, you can't do a whole edition of prints then, but you can
use the time to make sketches, carve blocks, etc. Little bits of
time add up.
If you have a bunch of kids, then I have no clue!
Bobbi C.
Message 6
From: "Robert Viana"
Date: Fri, 09 Jun 2006 14:23:29 -0200
Subject: [Baren 31019] Re: Time?
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Hi Lee! and everyone!
My anwser is not accepted by most, including my girlfriend. I ignore the rest of the stuff I should be doing. I devote a specific chunk of my time to my artwork and say "@$!&# the rest" which is why I am considered a slob. If I was not selfish about my time with my art, I wouldn't create any.
Devotion, selfishness, and love of your art (whether this is the piece or the process). That is how I get things done.
I find that besides work 'life' (laundry, cooking, groceries....) seems to evaporate my time and energy.
> Any ideas?
> Thanks,
> Lee Churchill.
best of luck!
Cheers, Rob
My anwser is not accepted by most, including my girlfriend. I ignore the rest of the stuff I should be doing. I devote a specific chunk of my time to my artwork and say "@$!&# the rest" which is why I am considered a slob. If I was not selfish about my time with my art, I wouldn't create any.
Devotion, selfishness, and love of your art (whether this is the piece or the process). That is how I get things done.
I find that besides work 'life' (laundry, cooking, groceries....) seems to evaporate my time and energy.
> Any ideas?
> Thanks,
> Lee Churchill.
best of luck!
Cheers, Rob
Message 7
From: Bobbi Chukran
Date: Fri, 9 Jun 2006 11:27:53 -0500
Subject: [Baren 31020] Re: Time?
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> I find that besides work 'life' (laundry, cooking, groceries....)
>seems to evaporate my time and energy.
>
Good point, Rob! Laundry can be done anytime, tired or not. As for
cooking, there are more and more healthy "convenience" foods out
there......organic stuff, no-preservatives, canned organic beans,
etc. Think simple...no one needs to spend hours cooking these days.
Cook a lot at one time, divide it up and freeze it. Use a Crock-Pot;
let it cook for you.
I'm with you; the artwork comes first. When we start choking on cat
hairballs and when husband runs out of clean underwear, THEN I do the
housework--usually at midnight! LOL
Bobbi C.
>seems to evaporate my time and energy.
>
Good point, Rob! Laundry can be done anytime, tired or not. As for
cooking, there are more and more healthy "convenience" foods out
there......organic stuff, no-preservatives, canned organic beans,
etc. Think simple...no one needs to spend hours cooking these days.
Cook a lot at one time, divide it up and freeze it. Use a Crock-Pot;
let it cook for you.
I'm with you; the artwork comes first. When we start choking on cat
hairballs and when husband runs out of clean underwear, THEN I do the
housework--usually at midnight! LOL
Bobbi C.
Message 8
From: Barbara Mason
Date: Fri, 9 Jun 2006 09:50:55 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Baren 31021] Re: Time?
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Lee,
3x5 cards worked for me when I had kids at home....
You list everything you need to do, break it up into hours or minutes, make one card for each chore, file the cards by day. Every day do what is on the cards for that day. Don't do anything else as far as housework. This should free time up to make art as you will be so organized no one will recognize you. It takes a few weeks to get it stable, but it does work.
I once asked a full time artist how she got past the ugly "creative block" we all seem to get at times....she said you go to the studio and stay there all day every day...even if you just tidy things up. Eventually you start making art.
My biggest problem is too many things in too few hours, like every woman with a husband, a job and too many volunteer things. I used to think I was not organized but now know that my schedule is just way beyond what any sane person could conceivably do, yet I keep doing it. Some sort of need to fix the world I guess.
So I recommend getting rid of anything that you really do not need to do as a start. Train your husband to do laundry. Teach him to carve and do the clearing away for you. This could work.
Best to you,
Barbara
3x5 cards worked for me when I had kids at home....
You list everything you need to do, break it up into hours or minutes, make one card for each chore, file the cards by day. Every day do what is on the cards for that day. Don't do anything else as far as housework. This should free time up to make art as you will be so organized no one will recognize you. It takes a few weeks to get it stable, but it does work.
I once asked a full time artist how she got past the ugly "creative block" we all seem to get at times....she said you go to the studio and stay there all day every day...even if you just tidy things up. Eventually you start making art.
My biggest problem is too many things in too few hours, like every woman with a husband, a job and too many volunteer things. I used to think I was not organized but now know that my schedule is just way beyond what any sane person could conceivably do, yet I keep doing it. Some sort of need to fix the world I guess.
So I recommend getting rid of anything that you really do not need to do as a start. Train your husband to do laundry. Teach him to carve and do the clearing away for you. This could work.
Best to you,
Barbara
Message 9
From: "Ellen Shipley"
Date: Fri, 9 Jun 2006 11:05:58 -0700
Subject: [Baren 31022] Re: Question about using acrylic paints
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Did you show this book on LJ? I'm pretty sure I looked at it before. 8-]
Guache huh? That's interesting. Artists are so creative.
Ellen Shipley
print blog:
http://pressing-issues.blogspot.com/
sketch blog:
http://thepickledpen.blogspot.com/
dog blog:
http://dogblog-catchat.blogspot.com/
Guache huh? That's interesting. Artists are so creative.
Ellen Shipley
print blog:
http://pressing-issues.blogspot.com/
sketch blog:
http://thepickledpen.blogspot.com/
dog blog:
http://dogblog-catchat.blogspot.com/
Message 10
From: ArtfulCarol # aol.com
Date: Fri, 9 Jun 2006 20:31:34 EDT
Subject: [Baren 31023] Re: Time?
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I subscribe to the Barbara Mason part about "Don't do anything as far as
housework ".
I wouldn't have been able to accomplish anything in art if I worried about
the housework. I used to have a "to do" list every day, but now I know what
it is without writing.
I get up about 5 AM similar to many of us responding. I read and study in
the quiet of the house and ideas come to me for woodblocks, or just titles for
the next series.
We are a retired couple and don't know how we ever managed to hold a 9m to 5
job, handle children and do the necessities. Now I take care of
living--husband, home, my causes, volunteer things most of the day but:
3PM to 6PM has gotten to be the sacred art time ..DO NO DISTURB! I have
found myself actually jumping up in surprise when being interrupted when I am so
involved in what I'm doing. The only acceptable interruptions are
emergengies or calls from museum curators.
After dinner I am a couch potato.
It works for me. Everyone finds their own routine and it is interesting to
find out what you do.
Carol Lyons
housework ".
I wouldn't have been able to accomplish anything in art if I worried about
the housework. I used to have a "to do" list every day, but now I know what
it is without writing.
I get up about 5 AM similar to many of us responding. I read and study in
the quiet of the house and ideas come to me for woodblocks, or just titles for
the next series.
We are a retired couple and don't know how we ever managed to hold a 9m to 5
job, handle children and do the necessities. Now I take care of
living--husband, home, my causes, volunteer things most of the day but:
3PM to 6PM has gotten to be the sacred art time ..DO NO DISTURB! I have
found myself actually jumping up in surprise when being interrupted when I am so
involved in what I'm doing. The only acceptable interruptions are
emergengies or calls from museum curators.
After dinner I am a couch potato.
It works for me. Everyone finds their own routine and it is interesting to
find out what you do.
Carol Lyons
Message 11
From: Barbara Mason
Date: Fri, 9 Jun 2006 17:37:51 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Baren 31024] opportunity to help
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Anyone on the list willing to do a little help with the mall?
Storing of cases and shipping them when they are ordered and so on....
If you have time and want to help a bit, email me off list and I will tell you all it envolves.
Thanks in advance
Best to all,
Barbara
Storing of cases and shipping them when they are ordered and so on....
If you have time and want to help a bit, email me off list and I will tell you all it envolves.
Thanks in advance
Best to all,
Barbara
Message 12
From: Blog Manager
Date: 10 Jun 2006 03:55:06 -0000
Subject: [Baren 31025] Baren Member blogs: Update Notification
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