Baren Digest             Saturday, 8 December 2001     Volume 17 : Number 1643


----------------------------------------------------------------------

From: "Bill H Ritchie Jr" <ritchie@seanet.com>
Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2001 06:36:32 -0800
Subject: [Baren 16367] Hands of Mario 

I read the description of Marco Flavio Marinucci's demonstration in San
Francisco by Jean Eger Womack and loved it. When I came to the part:


>They even had a video camera
>trained on his hands.  What a production!


My mouth (mouth?) watered. Or, maybe my eyes--crying because few of us, if
any, will see that video and the Hands of Mario.

Of course there are a hundred reasons--who made the video, where is the
master, what are the plans, etc. etc.

I've been there. I have hours of videos on printmaking dating back to the
'70s, and most of them go nowhere.

It's needless to let the process stop there, now that DVD has come down in
price to a level where I can afford to sell them online, in the mail, for
under $10. They could even be free if one thousand people wanted
them--teachers, for example.

These are not the movie DVDs--the blanks for those still cost $20 each but
these are CD/R discs for about a dollar each.

The software is under $300 and runs on a desktop computer under $2000 with
some basic graphics software, a "burner".

And now the best part is, I learned at a workshop last week, the new ones
let a PC (and I guess Mac) user "jump" from the disc to any URL on-line!

Imagine watching Mario's hands, and a place on the screen that says "Go to
Mario's Web site" or "Go to woodcut.org" etc.

These basics should be taught in schools. It's my dream to start a school
that teaches these basics at the same time people learn the basics of the
hands-on arts, crafts and design.

Anyone knowing a learning community where I can share more, let me know
please.

Crying in Seattle.

Bill H. Ritchie, Jr
500 Aloha #105
Seattle WA 98109
(206) 285-0658
mailto:ritchie@seanet.com
Professional: www.seanet.com/~ritchie
Virtual Gallery and E-Store: www.myartpatron.com
First Game Portal: www.artsport.com


------------------------------

From: Rob Brown <rob@roloplane.com>
Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2001 09:45:55 -0800
Subject: [Baren 16368] Inks.... 

This is my first post, and I've got a request. I'm having a hard time
finding ink, other than Speedball. I don't know any other printers in my
area, to ask where they order from or what works for them... can anyone
please give me reference to manufactures or distributers that I might be
able to order from.

I used to do a lot of oil painting in the past, and I am specificly looking
for inks that have some of the same qualitites and names... like prussian
blue, or alizeran crimson etc. I am not neccisarly looking for oil based
inks, I use bolth water and oil based depending on my mood.

Thnaks, you can send me feedback directly and I'll summerize for the list.
ROBERT BROWN - rob@roloplane.com

Berkeley CA
510.558.9155

------------------------------

From: Bobbi Chukran <bobbi.chukran@mindspring.com>
Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2001 11:58:55 -0500
Subject: [Baren 16369] The market for prints? 

Hi guys,

I've been checking out your websites, and am in awe of the wonderful
artwork there.  It seems that many of you are successful at selling your
prints from your websites...

I'm wondering how the market really is for prints now?  I'm also involved
with several painter's groups,and some of them are having a really hard
time right now because of clients who won't pay, or jobs that are falling
through.

I realize that for the most part, prints seems more "friendly" to buyers
(that's what I've been told anyway), and wonder what success ya'll have had
selling from your websites?  Or do most of you sell from shows or
galleries?  I'm in a position now that I can't do many shows (not that
there are many good shows around here), but do want to vamp up the website
and have a section strictly for the relief prints.

Any comments would be appreciated....

Bobbi C.
- ------------
http://www.BobbiChukran.com





------------------------------

From: Sunnffunn@aol.com
Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2001 13:56:02 EST
Subject: [Baren 16370] Re: Baren Digest V17 #1642 

Okay I know this is a source for questions and answers.  but thank you both 
Maria and Graham for you expertise.  The reason I decided to try wood block 
was because i carved a figurative piece in lino and looked at it and thought 
how wonderful that piece would have been done in wood with the grain showing. 
 Some day when i get time i will try just that.  Maybe next summer, I am 
finding out there is a lot to know about this wood carving stuff.
Marilynn

------------------------------

From: Artsmadis@aol.com
Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2001 14:31:09 EST
Subject: [Baren 16371] Re: Inks.... 

In a message dated 12/7/01 12:06:45 PM Central Standard Time, 
rob@roloplane.com writes:

<< I've got a request. I'm having a hard time
 finding ink, other than Speedball. >>

You can order online from the following:

http://www.graphicchemical.net/
http://www.rembrandtgraphicarts.com/
http://utrecht.com

Also I guess Daniel Smith has a site online.  You could find it by on one of 
the search engines under that name.

Hope this is helpful
Darrell

------------------------------

From: "bemason" <bemason@concentric.net>
Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2001 19:44:33 -0800
Subject: [Baren 16372] INKS 

Hi Robert,
Welcome to the baren. Ink is different than paint and the names are
different, sort of. There are several companies that sell ink my mail,
Graphic chemical in Chicago,
http://www.graphicchemical.com and Daniel Smith in Seattle,
http://www.danielsmith.com Both companies have waterbased ink for relief
printing, Graphic chemical specializes in printmaking supplies. The other
choice is Akua Kolor, http://www.waterbasedinks.com Also for hanga
printmaking, there are supplies on the baren mall,
http://www.barenforum.org/mall or McClain's printmaking supplies at
http://www.imcclains.com So there you go, lots of choices.
Let us know if you need more help. Some other suppliers may be brought up by
other list members.
Best to you,
Barbara

------------------------------

From: "David Stones" <stones@mb.i-chubu.ne.jp>
Date: Sat, 8 Dec 2001 13:02:59 +0900
Subject: [Baren 16373] Re: Ishita's Website 

Dear All,

Dave S here, and just a short memo to say that Ishita Mokuhanga website is
up and running... my crash course in "website studies" and tangles with
Netscape v. Explorer can be viewed, I hope. I had never intended to take up
valuable print time with this "work" but the builder I contracted seemed
to only know the default key for everything. One section also has two
unfinished pages - being created in my weekly computer design time - I'll
add them when I can. Just thought I'd get this on the road before 2002...

Anyway drop in, if you can:

http://www.i-chubu.ne.jp/~stones/

(Sorry a bit long, economics/Japanese servers... that ~ is a tilde)

Re Bobbi Chukran's question on print sales: I'm not sure if this project
will promote sales (there's a price list and have already sold) but,
for me, one of the more positive results has been the chance for friends
and family - scattered all over - to see what I've been doing in Japan over
the past 30 years. The commercial side may come... or may not.

Regards,

Dave S (Ishita)




------------------------------

From: "Maria Arango" <maria@mariarango.com>
Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2001 20:47:14 -0800
Subject: [Baren 16374] inks 

Don't forget:
http://www.rembrandtgraphicarts.com
http://www.printmaking-materials.com
and of course, for all your needs ever:
http://www.1000woodcuts.com/artsupplies.html

M

<><><><><><><><><><><><><><>
Maria Arango
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
http://www.1000woodcuts.com
maria@mariarango.com <><><><><><><><><><><><><><>

------------------------------

From: "bemason" <bemason@concentric.net>
Date: Sat, 8 Dec 2001 00:24:52 -0800
Subject: [Baren 16375] Re: Ishita's Website 

Dave,
Thanks for the tour, the only complaint I have is I want to see more.They
are beautiful, little jewels.
Barbara


> Anyway drop in, if you can:
>
> http://www.i-chubu.ne.jp/~stones/
>
> Dave S (Ishita)


------------------------------

From: "bemason" <bemason@concentric.net>
Date: Sat, 8 Dec 2001 03:04:21 -0800
Subject: [Baren 16376] exhibit coming up 

Finally, after two years of whining and looking for a spot I have arranged a
small exhibit of the Baren exchange prints. We will show only prints done on
woodblocks and mostly those done in the hanga method. This will be in
conjunction with a Japanese festival the Portland Art Museum is having from
June to September. The NW Print Council will show the Baren works in July of
2002 in the John and Betty Gray Gallery at 922 SW Main St, Portland OR
97205. So there we go, another little step forward for woodblock. We will
have some hanga demonstrations as well as an exhibit of tools, brushes,
barens and so forth. Not as big as skokie, but it will be a sincere little
exhibit! John, can I use your baren card for the announcement? I sure liked
the one Julio used for the Skokie exhibit, it certainly represents us well!
Best to all,
Barbara

------------------------------

End of Baren Digest V17 #1643
*****************************