Monday, May 2, 2011

Rocky Mountain Printmaking Alliance First Symposium

I just want everyone to know how much fun I had.  At first I was a little apprehensive "coming back" to BSU, but after I saw everyone opening night and after our Geographical Divides Presentation, I felt at home.  I can't wait to see what everyone will be doing, what we all will be contributing and how this experience and future experiences challenge our perceptions of printmaking and collaborating.  WAY to GO RMPA! xoxooo to you ALL!  C.Nicol
We were all awake and excited to hear Justin Diggle, Andrew Polk and Kathryn Polk talk about their work on Wednesday morning, April 27, 2011

Anne Hoff and Laurei Blakeslee - They both went to grad school together at University of Arizona.  Laurie still had a Pig print that Anne had done in grad school.

Melanie Yazzie catching up with Stephanie Dickey

Candace Nicol and Melanie Yazzie

One of the collaborative steamroller prints (boards from Truckee Meadows Community College art students and students from Salt Lake City)

More Photos of RMPA!

It's great to see people adding to this blog so soon after the symposium! This was my first exposure to conventions of any kind and it was quite a learning experience. Everything that I learned I hope to repeat here at Oxbow Press and on my blog. Though my camera isn't quite as fancy I thought a few of my photos looked ok. Hope you guys enjoy and keep posting!

the Road to Boise

Arriving on Boise State University campus -the Oxbow Press Contingent!

Plate and prints from Geographical Divides

Candace Nicol and Ann Hoff discuss the Symposium with other professors

the symposium begins!

Our Citations for multiple offenses at Costume Bowling

Vicki LoSasso and Rick Sorensen talk about the Steamroller

BSU students inking the steamroll blocks

Moving the gigantic woodcuts to the pavement

Ready to Roll Out!

Jessica, Justin Diggle and Kevin Haas at the open portfolio

Amy Nack, Shayne, Elise, Daniel and Jean at Costume Bowling

Sunday, May 1, 2011

RMPA!

Posted on my blog! paulacuevas.blogspot.com

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Our host, Benjamin Love's, lovely apartment
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The Symposium begins!
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Our "Paper Animals" exchange
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Kevin Haas doing his thing
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Justin Diggle in his leopard apron
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Diggle's Sandwich
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The lovely Kathryn Polk and Taylor Kraft
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Costume Bowling with the gang
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Beer soaked stash
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Ben and his adorable daughter, Alma!
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And of course, I forgot my camera on the last and most exciting day.

Rocky Mountain Printmaking Alliance Steam Roller Event April 2011