Today's postings

  1. [Baren 43906] How do you keep track of all of your prints? (Elizabeth Busey)
  2. [Baren 43907] ukiyo-e in Kyoto guide (Linda Beeman)
  3. [Baren 43908] Re: Printing on wet paper with etching inks... (Phil Hillmer)
  4. [Baren 43909] Re: Printing on wet paper with etching inks... (Phil Hillmer)
  5. [Baren 43910] Re: How do you keep track of all of your prints? (Diane Cutter)
  6. [Baren 43911] Re: Printing on wet paper with etching inks... (Barbara Mason)
  7. [Baren 43912] Re: How do you keep track of all of your prints? (Mark Phillips)
  8. [Baren 43913] Re: New Baren Digest (Text) V56 #5704 (Aug 9, 2011) (regnaterrn # comcast.net)
  9. [Baren 43914] Re: New Baren Digest (Text) V56 #5704 (Aug 9, 2011) (Barbara Mason)
  10. [Baren 43915] Baren Member blogs: Update Notification (Blog Manager)
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Message 1
From: Elizabeth Busey
Date: Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:08:06 GMT
Subject: [Baren 43906] How do you keep track of all of your prints?
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Hi Baren-folk,

I have entered the brave new world of actually finding new homes for my prints. I am finding that my homemade excel spreadsheet is becoming cumbersome, and I am wondering if anyone has a database program that helps them keep track of their prints. I have looked at some online, but am not sure how they with "editioned" artwork like printmaking.

Thanks!
Elizabeth

Elizabeth Busey

Visit my website: www.elizabethbusey.com

Check out my blog: The World in Relief
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Message 2
From: Linda Beeman
Date: Tue, 09 Aug 2011 17:15:23 GMT
Subject: [Baren 43907] ukiyo-e in Kyoto guide
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There is an article about Ukiyo-e in this month's Kyoto Guide online for anyone interested.
http://www.kyotoguide.com/ver2/thismonth/ukiyoe.html

Linda

http://www.lindajbeeman.com
http://lindabeemanprintmaker.blogspot.com
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Message 3
From: Phil Hillmer
Date: Tue, 09 Aug 2011 17:20:32 GMT
Subject: [Baren 43908] Re: Printing on wet paper with etching inks...
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Thanks Barbara,

Hopefully I will soon, my digital cam is out of commission I hope to have a
new one shortly.

Just curious, in multiple color multiple block print sessions, is it
important to have all the inks mixed to the same stiffness, or viscosity or
thickness consistency, or can they all be different in that regard?
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Message 4
From: Phil Hillmer
Date: Tue, 09 Aug 2011 17:24:05 GMT
Subject: [Baren 43909] Re: Printing on wet paper with etching inks...
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....just to be clear on this, I am talking about printing with etching inks
several blocks the same day...
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Message 5
From: Diane Cutter
Date: Tue, 09 Aug 2011 17:32:43 GMT
Subject: [Baren 43910] Re: How do you keep track of all of your prints?
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Hi, Elizabeth...

This is a great question. I've tried various software programs and it works for my paintings but, for me, my solution for print editions been 6"x4" index cards in a box.
Across the first two lines of each card I have:

type of print - title - edition number - date
Paper - ink - method of printing (press, baren, spoon, etc.)

Then I have a line for each number. On that I put the following:
Client/place sold/date sold/selling price

For exchanges, a Baren exchange for example, I just have #1-#31 Baren Exchange $49 (print #31 archived at University of KY) and then continue with an line for each subsequent piece of the edition.


I also write notes in pencil. If I have a piece in a gallery, I pencil by that number and can erase it if it comes back or write in pen once it's sold. If I have destroyed any pieces I pencil that in because I can now use that number if I should wish to pull another to replace it.


In the box I have them sorted with tabs by type of print: drypoint etch, linocut, woodcut, solar print, blind emboss

I know this seems rather old-fashioned but this has worked for me much better than any spreadsheet or software program. None of the software programs seem to address editions. And I just don't understand how to do a spreadsheet that can have all that info in all those tiny squares.


As I sell more prints of a particular edition I just staple another card onto the first one. Once an edition is totally sold, I put them in the Cancelled section.

As I said, this works for me...

Diane

www.DianeCutter.com
www.theitinerantartist.blogspot.com
www.DCutter.etsy.com

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Message 6
From: Barbara Mason
Date: Tue, 09 Aug 2011 18:20:27 GMT
Subject: [Baren 43911] Re: Printing on wet paper with etching inks...
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I vote for them being close to the same...way less problems with one rejecting the other when you print
my best
Barbara
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Message 7
From: Mark Phillips
Date: Tue, 09 Aug 2011 18:31:21 GMT
Subject: [Baren 43912] Re: How do you keep track of all of your prints?
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Here's what I use for keeping track of my work and where it's at. The
program is called Flick! and I love it since I can include pics of the
pieces and details and create mailing lists from the info. And plus it
is very affordable. http://www.arawak.com.au/

Regards,
Mark Phillips
1257 N. Milwaukee Ave., 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL, 60622
Studio - 773-486-5887
Mobile- 773-682-9776
egallery http://www.graphicmarx.com
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Message 8
From: regnaterrn # comcast.net
Date: Wed, 10 Aug 2011 02:05:58 GMT
Subject: [Baren 43913] Re: New Baren Digest (Text) V56 #5704 (Aug 9, 2011)
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To all Baren Members,
Linda Beeman and I (Ruth Egnater) are planning a showing of the relief for japan prints starting Sept. 14th.
I havent read any feedback on how the exhibits and experiences  have gone or the planning of exhibits.
I am interested to hear what everyone has experienced, good or bad.  The success stories and the things
you wouldn't suggest we repeat.  I am talking about major things like the setup you might have used and if you
would change it,  how many brochures in your opinion will be needed for a 10 day exhibit, and even include if you
served food or wine,etc. on a opening night,and as specific as what kind of cookie or sushi you may have served.  We
dont want to invent the wheel and it would be very helpful to get as many stories or ideas the  group may have.  So please
share, brag, tell us what made you want to rip your hair out and what you would absolutely do again.  We will appreciate any input.

Thanks.
Ruth and Linda
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Message 9
From: Barbara Mason
Date: Wed, 10 Aug 2011 04:22:46 GMT
Subject: [Baren 43914] Re: New Baren Digest (Text) V56 #5704 (Aug 9, 2011)
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Linda,
I don't know your area so hard to say how many brochures you need...I did 600 but took them to all the galleries so actually gave away about 200 at the opening. I hung the work with push pins in plastic bags. It is coming to you in an individual bag for each artist.
I served lemonade punch and cookies. It was hot so the lemonade was a hit. If you serve wine you will go broke! The cookies were store bought as I was too tired to make then, plus my husband cannot eat them and it would have been a temptation for him.
My best

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Subject: Mystique Series #15 : printing step 15
Posted by: Dave Bull

Just one today ... the background finally goes in:

This leaves us with just two left - the embossing around the outer border and a decorative 'spider web' pattern in the 'blank' area of the kimono. But there isn't time to do those today, as I have to take a quick trip to visit printer Tetsui-san. Followers of the Mokuhankan Sensafuda project can guess what that means ... Yes, we're nearly there with the Summer set! Tetsui-san has done the first test printing, and is ready for me to come over and make some decisions with him.

If I get a minute after I get back, I'll post a quick report over on the Conversations ...


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