Today's postings

  1. [Baren 44620] David Bull print (Guadalupe Victorica)
  2. [Baren 44621] how long does it take? (Amanda Miller)
  3. [Baren 44622] Re: how long does it take? (Barbara Mason)
  4. [Baren 44623] Re: how long does it take? ("Maria Arango Diener")
  5. [Baren 44624] Baren Member blogs: Update Notification (Blog Manager)
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Message 1
From: Guadalupe Victorica
Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:55:37 GMT
Subject: [Baren 44620] David Bull print
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David your last print looks great. I like the colors very much. I enjoy and learn very much from your videos. I have share them with some printmakers and teachers in Monterrey. Saludos, Guadalupe



http://www.printsforpeacemexico.blogspot.com/
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Message 2
From: Amanda Miller
Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:37:34 GMT
Subject: [Baren 44621] how long does it take?
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Hello Bareners,

I decided to try out a couple of festivals this year. During the first
festival, so many people asked "How long does it take?" and I fumbled
through the answer each time. I have another festival coming up, and I'm
sure I will hear the question again, so I'm wondering...Is there a good
answer to "How long does it take?" I honestly do not keep track of how
long it takes to make a print. There are so many steps, from the idea, to
sketch, to paper, to carving, to printing, not to mention matting, framing,
packaging. Plus, the time will vary based on size, level of detail and
complexity, colors, etc. On top of that, I tend to work on multiple
projects at once, so it is harder to follow the time spent from start to
finish.

So I'm curious...how do you answer this question? How long does it take?

Thanks! I learn so much here!

Amanda

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Amanda Gordon Miller
www.AmandaGordonMiller.com
EdamamePress.etsy.com
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Message 3
From: Barbara Mason
Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:02:53 GMT
Subject: [Baren 44622] Re: how long does it take?
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Amanda,
I always say a week or two and 56 years (assuming I started about age 10)....they laugh but get the idea that you don't become an accomplished artist overnight
My best
Barbara
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Message 4
From: "Maria Arango Diener"
Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:48:36 GMT
Subject: [Baren 44623] Re: how long does it take?
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I agree with Barbara! I always lure them in and say something like: "you
mean something about this size?" pointing to a medium print, then I add "oh
about six or seven years.

They laugh, they "get it" and sometimes they even buy.

I usually elaborate on the carving part, saying that it takes about 30-40
hours to carve a larger woodcut.

Then I add that the printing sometimes takes a week or two.

I also use the "several projects at once" thing and tell them I come up with
a new work every few weeks or months. I tell them that I don't like doing
the same thing all day long and often times switch from one project to
another after a few hours.



Also helps if you make up and print a flyer of the process and have it
available; if anything writing down the process in a concise one-pager will
gel the information in your memory. It serves as a conversation starter and
the questions get smarter which helps. My first version I just printed out
of my computer but the latest version is a nice color rack card.



Just say what you feel comfortable saying. I enjoy "playing" with potential
collectors and use humor often being very careful not to talk down to them.
I treat grown ups like kids and have fun with the whole q & a thing. Some
people are just trying to make conversation, some people are actually trying
to find out more about the process.



Maria



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Subject: Mystique Series #17 : printing steps 15~17
Posted by: Dave Bull

This one was also quick and easy, but adds a lot to the image - it's a darkish grey, giving the shape to the beak and adding some random spots to the body:

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This item is taken from the blog Woodblock RoundTable.
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Subject: Drawing With Power Tools
Posted by: Annie B

DrillDrawing

Sometimes it's hard for me to loosen up my drawing hand, so I decided to force myself into looseness by using a power drill to draw on my wood block. Not sure how this will look once it's printed, but I'm hoping it will look like falling stars.

This item is taken from the blog woodblock dreams.
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Subject: Woodblock Print: Christmas 1932
Posted by: Amanda


This winter scene is based on the photograph my great-grandparents used as their Christmas card in 1932. They were young, in love, and enjoying the snow!

Title: Christmas 1932
Paper: Magnani Pescia
Paper Size: 11" x 14"
Image Size: 9" x 11"
Block: Shina--2 blocks
Ink: Akua Intaglio
Edition size: 50









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Subject: Woodblock Print: Monarch Butterfly
Posted by: Amanda



Title: Monarch Butterfly
Paper: Magnani Pescia
Paper Size: 6" x 8"
Image Size: approximately 3" x 4"
Block: Shina--2 blocks
Ink: Akua Intaglio
Edition size: 65













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Subject: It?s all just ink anyway?


This item is taken from the blog Against the grain.
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