Thursday, February 26, 2009

new site for prints

this is a new site to look at for reviews.

www.oldprintshop.com

very interesting stuff especially prints by Robert Birmelin.
check it out!

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Sunday, February 22, 2009

art ball project - april 12th delivery date



this week initial alphabet in hieroglyphics/logo grams is due. quote for edge lettering space is also due.
box size:
boarder is 3" x 28"
top and bottom 5" x 9"

remember the whole project is based on the king tut exhibition which you all have seen
notice link to dma for educational info.

we want these boxes i.e. bricks to be colorful and relate to the iconography of the era.
each of you will receive at least 7 boxes.

i would seriously consider doing puzzle/stamp/reduction prints.
it is very important to think process first.

also think about making the boxes sound active, like putting bells inside and the like.
we will be working with some really nice Japanese linoleum(from mc clains printmaking supplies) and new semi rubber base inks. also Japanese. it is of utmost importance that you find the cutters that have disappeared since working on the mdf boards. everyone needs to purchase their own set.

we need used clean towels, paper towels and cleaning wipes. mineral spirits would also be extremely helpful.

also start thinking about your message in a bottle print. info on blog and posted on door in the room. i want to see your ideas and talk over technical aspects.

TOTA is this Saturday! be here or be square.

Saturday, February 21, 2009

the dallas museum of art

Thursday February 19th 2009.
where to be or have been.......
Booker T Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts
Hudson Foundation Gallery
NAHS 2009 Exhibition
(one of the best shows according to popular vote this year!)
congratulations to all new and "old" members!
and
Dallas Museum of Art Printmaking 2nd round Opening and Reception at
the center for creative connections or 3C
boy of boy what talented students..what great work, what great prints and plates...
what great video and instruction of concept and process
linda and alice
you rock! you all do!
actually we are all in awe..
and Nicole.....and crew
what would we do without you.
thank you!
look at the slide show of people interacting with the work! great success for a 2-d media evolving into a 3-d experience.
visual touch?...hmmmmm....
more images to follow.

Monday, February 9, 2009

E.T.

Need a Hand?
2009
Metal Etching
6 x 4
Knights Templar (Finished Print)
Knights Templar (Print 1)
2009
Metal Etching
5 x 4
Egyptian Block (View 3)
Egyptian Block (View 2)
Egyptian Block (View 1)
2009
Linolium
11 x 5 x 2
Purple Haze
2008
Wood Cut
8 x 18
Face your Fears
2008
Polmer Print
14 x 8
Blacksmith
2008
Metal Etching
36 x 24

Friday, February 6, 2009

serious and important deadlines

The alphabet prints are due the 19th of February.
why? because that is the day that the TOTA people are picking up the prints.
this includes the two on "good" paper for TOTA and the large every one's print on one sheet of big paper which will have to be printed Tuesday 17TH and Wednesday 18TH after school of that week.
so that means your plates need to be completely finished...etched, aquatinted by February 16th!
what needs to be done for the class.. an edition of 10 on domestic etch 8" x 10"
we will then begin on the art ball project. remember to start designing your contemporary hieroglyphics for the border of the box and an image for top and bottom. you can design these on the computer....we will be using the blue film that john vinclack showed us how to use. however traditional linoleum is also okay.
if you want to use traditional Egyptian hieroglyphics that's okay also.. but you must create a message and think about bold and bright color. remember children are to play with these blocks.
then there's MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE... with whom we are trading prints this year with UTA, Angelo State, Brookhaven, University of Vaal and the little kids school. many of you may end up attending these universities..so the quality of your work needs to step up. I will not hang work in the gallery that is not "college" level.
a reminder our opening at the DMA is February 19th at 7:15pm. everyone can attend since the museum is free on Thursday evenings. Alice is going to speak, Linda Tran's wonderful interview video will be playing and there will be a reception.
we have one more go around of prints after this with the exhibition closing in June 09.
ALL ADVANCED PRINTMAKERS MUST ENTER ONE PRINT INTO Y.A.T. DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FEBRUARY 16TH!
DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE REVIEWS YOU ALL NEED TO DO. (2 EXCEPT IF YOU GO SEE THE PRINT EXHIBITION AT U.D. IN IRVING..THEN YOU ONLY NEED TO DO 1.) 20% OF YOUR GRADE.
KEEP UP THE EXCELLENCE.
I KNOW YOU ALL WILL DO WELL AT VASE AND AT YAT.