Monday, 23 March 2009

Introduction to Printmaking (Course at FDPW)

There will be a course taking place at FDPW

Introductory Printmaking.


23 April to 21 May (Thursdays, 11 am to 4 pm )

It will be taught by Colin Beaumont.

Techniques covered include collagraph, monoprint, drypoint on perspex and card printing.


Please leave a comment here on this blog if you are interested in participating
or

email ainescannell@googlemail.com


A Collagraph is a print made from a collaged or textured board.


essentially a Collagraph "plate" (from which you make your print), is made from a cardboard base onto which are glued various materials e.g., fabric/textiles, papers including sandpaper, string, glue, and carborundum or sand. This is just an example of what can be included. There are a huge range of possibilities. It is also possible to 'scribe' into some of the surfaces on the plate. Layers of paper can be cut and torn away from the card base additionally. The card can also be incised with a scalpel blade to create very fine lines.
Once the plate has been sealed with a final varnish - it is 'inked up' to get ink into all of the crevices and indentations. Thereafter, it is 'wiped' in preparation for putting it through the etching press. Paper is soaked in a water tray and 'blotted' to remove most of the water. It is placed over the ready inked/wiped plate and run through the press under immense pressure.
The plate may also be relief inked i.e. have ink rolled onto the surface thereby giving 2 colours from one run through the press.

Here is an example of a collagraph plate and print.



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Here is a link to where you can see more of Wallah's artworks on Flickr. Check out the lower row of thumbnails which show close ups of sections of the collagraph plate. Thanks for sharing this Wallah - I hope that it helps people to understand the process.
I will add to this post over the next few days to help illustrate some of the techniques, that Colin will be introducing to course participants.

Introductory Leaflet for new Members (V1)



I am posting this copy of the introductory leaflet for prospective new members. You can download and print it out and thereby you will have the essential details

Thursday, 5 March 2009

Exhibit a small print in Portugal (clo. 31 Mar 09)




Matriz – Printmaking Association of Porto calls for:1st Edition of postal print
Open to all print artists


Theme: Self-Portrait

Dimension: Standard postcard size– 10 x 15cm
Technique: all kind of prints except digital one


Deadline: 31st March 2009


Send only one postal print without envelope

No return, no fees, no jury
Exhibitions: on-line in www.matriz-gravura.com and
Esteta Gallery on April 2009
Send to: Matriz -1ªEdição de Gravura Postal, Rua Sousa Viterbo nº 28, 1ºA, 4050-593 – Porto, Portugal

With name, address and e-mail. Documentation sent to all by e-mail.

Information: matriz.gravura@gmail.com

(pictured above is the one I sent - it looks just like me don't you think !!)

Tuesday, 3 February 2009

Two Collagraph Courses Feb and March 2009

Information re courses being taught by Clare Yarrington.

Please click on image to see full screen version with full info about the course.

Saturday, 31 January 2009

International Miniature Print Competition. CCP





CCP invites you to submit entries to the biennial International Miniature Print Competition. CCP asks members and friends to continue the strong growth of each international juried exhibition with submissions. Please contribute by personally participating in this event and by passing on this email to anyone or any organization that you believe will contribute to this exhibition.  Thank you.  –CCP Staff

 

International Miniature Print Competition 2009
May 28- August 15, 2009
 
About the Competition
 
The Center for Contemporary Printmaking is delighted to announce the 7th Biennial International Miniature Print Competition and Exhibition. This juried competition and exhibition limited to works that are no more than four square inches (25.8 cm2) aims to encourage artists to explore the miniature print format and provides them with an opportunity for exhibition. Further, it is an opportunity for artists and the public to view the current concerns of printmakers from near and far.
 
Since its inception in 1997, the competition has grown to attract artists from around the world. In 2007, CCP received 548 entries by 180 artists, who came from 18 different countries and 22 states within the United States. The International Miniature Print Competition is held every other year, alternating with CCP’s new biennial, Footprint International.

Jurors

Lisa Hodermarsky, The Sutphin Family, Associate Curator of Prints, Drawings, and Photographs, Yale University Art Gallery

Craig Zammiello, Master Intaglio Printer, Two Palms Press, New York

 

     

 

Entry Deadline: March 31, 2009
 
Jury Notification: May 1, 2009
 
Exhibition Dates: May 28–August 15, 2009
 
Procedures:
 
Please send in one package
 
• signed entry form
• original prints with attached identification labels
• entry fee
• self-addressed, return package for prints
• return postage for U.S. entries
 
Size Requirements:
 
Image size: no larger than 4 square inches (25.8 cm2)
Paper size: no larger than 6 x 11 inches (15.2 x 27.9 cm)
Package size: no larger than 9 x 14 inches (22.9 x 35.5 cm)
 
Mail to:
 
International Miniature Print Competition
Center for Contemporary Printmaking
Mathews Park
299 West Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06850 U.S.A.
Questions: Tel. 203.899.7999
Fax 203.899.7997
Email: info@contemprints.org
Online: www.contemprints.org
 
Eligibility:
 
All fine-art printmaking mediums, including woodcut, intaglio,
lithography, silkscreen, monotype, and original digital media. (No drawings, photographs, or direct reproductions are eligible.) Prints may not exceed a total image area of 4 square inches (25.8 cm2), e.g. 1 x 4 in., 2 x 2 in., 1 1/2 x 2 2/3 in., etc. Outside dimensions of the printing paper may not exceed 6 x 11 in. (15.2 x 27.9 cm). Paper beyond these dimensions on accepted prints will be trimmed to the dimensions required for the exhibition. Only two-dimensional works will be accepted.
 
How to Enter:
 
Complete the entry form and attach an identification label to the back of each print you wish to enter. Send these along with the entry fee and return mailing package to Center for Contemporary Printmaking, Mathews Park, 299 West Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06850, U.S.A. U.S. entries must include return postage.

Entry Fee:

Each artist may submit up to three prints, for a fee of $35 for CCP members and $45 for non-members. Additional entries will be accepted for an additional fee of $10 each. The fee must accompany the entry form and must be in U.S. dollars only, in the form of a check or money order, made payable to Center for Contemporary Printmaking. (Any currency other than U.S. dollars will not be accepted.) Do not send cash. Prints donated in lieu of payment of the entry fee will not be accepted. Entries not accompanied by fees become the property of CCP. Artist membership in CCP is $50 a year; please contact CCP for information.

Prizes and Awards:

Cash prizes and purchase awards will be made by the jurors.

Sales:

All prints must be for sale. CCP will retain a commission of 50% on all works sold.

Duplicate Prints:

You may submit duplicate prints of entered images to increase the opportunity for sales. Duplicate prints do not count as separate entries.

Delivery of Works:

All entries must be sent flat and unmatted and must include a self-addressed return package sized to fit the prints. Outside package dimensions may be no larger than 9 x 14 inches (22.9 x 35.5 cm). Prints received without a return package and postage become the property of CCP.

Notification:

Artists of prints selected for the exhibition will be notified via e-mail by May 1, 2009. The names of these artists will also be posted on the CCP website, www.contemprints.org

Return of Works:

Unsold works will be returned by mail by the end of 2009.

Liability:

Although reasonable care will be given to work submitted to this exhibition, CCP is not responsible for loss or damage to entries. Your signature on the entry form confirms your acceptance of these conditions.
 


Click here for Mini Print 2009 Prospectus and further info

 


Center for Contemporary Printmaking
Mathews Park
299 West Avenue
Norwalk CT 06850
203.899.7999
 
To learn more about the Center for Contemporary Printmaking, visit our website at www.contemprints.org
 

Friday, 16 January 2009

Big World SMALL art



Big world…small art.

The Internationale d’art miniature juried art exhibit will present its 5th edition in 2009.

Artists will present their small format and miniature artwork and compete for the $5000 dollars in prize money.


DEADLINE: March 30th 2009


One exhibit, four locations. The works competing for the prizes in the International miniature art exhibit can be seen in two historical rectories converted into art galleries: the Presbytere Saint-Nicolas and the Galerie Louise-Carrier.


Internationale d’art miniature de Levis 5th edition
From June 14 to September 6, 2009.

MINIATURE IN THIS CASE MEANS :

Maximum size cannot exceed a total image area of 75 square centimetres (12 inches).

For example 7.5 X 10 cm or 15 X 5 cm (3 x 4 or 2 x 6 inches) or smaller. The maximum

size of the frame must not measure more than 100 centimetres (40 inches) of perimeter

(total contour). Example 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 cm ( 10 + 10 + 10 + 10 inches).

Three dimensional art work: maximum size cannot exceed 7,5 x 7,5 x 10 cm (3x3x4 inches)

or the equivalent of 560 cubic centimetres (36 inches) including the stand or support.



Is that any clearer !!?? (lol) !!!

This event is being organized and presented in Saint-Nicolas, Quebec, Canada.

Sunday, 11 January 2009

Chrissie Heughan and Sheila Carnduff at Patriot Hall Gallery, Edinburgh

A Sense of Place

exhibition at Patriot Hall Gallery in Edinburgh opens soon.
17th to the 28 th January 2009




Chrissies portfolio of artworks may be see on her Axis page

It has come to my attention that the artists are offering a family viewing on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th January where refreshments will be provided - "Burns" style.