Behind their crafts are the high arts Nov 8, 2009
In the late 19th century Philadelphia was a real arts center for lithography and photography, says Nicholas Crosson of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance. The first photograph in America was produced here in 1839 and Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts was established in 1805, making it the first art school in the United States. (Boston Globe)
November 5 @ Open Studio: 2009 Scholarship Exhibitions Nov 3, 2009
Presented in the George Gilmour Members Gallery, Kelsey Schuett s work incorporates drawing, lithography and intaglio and examines identity and how we communicate, particularly through body language. In our social environment, non-verbal communication is a silent mediator, conveying messages without the use of verbal language, through which we are able to infer emotions and influence people's perception of our competence, power and vulnerability. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Press Release: "Chinese Masters Prints" at Public Art Space, Pan Pacific Singapore Oct 29, 2009
Chinese Masters Prints is a showcase of watercolour on paper, silkscreen print and lithography paintings, depicting traditions and new hope. The pieces are available for viewing and purchase till 18 December. (AbsoluteArts.com)
ASML sketches out road map to EUV Oct 8, 2009
This year they showed the same group a rough road map for extreme ultraviolet lithography systems that could be ready for commercial use in late 2012 ... That's a fraction of the nearly 200 wafers/hour potential of today's best immersion lithography systems. (EETimes)
Area artisans form a 'dynamic duo' at FMAAA Aug 5, 2009
Tim Van Ginkel is currently a visiting assistant professor of art at Illinois State University where he teaches lithography. He received an MFA in printmaking from The University of Iowa in 2008 and for the past two semesters taught photography at Southeastern Community College. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Case students determined to do it their way Jun 16, 2009
Evan's parents, owners of TMS Lithography in Racine, printed the program and fliers for free. In a school-sanctioned play, the district usually prints the programs. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
'Vida y Drama' works retain their feel of mass impact Jun 5, 2009
Lithography, linocuts, and woodcuts allowed artists to make posters and other reproducible images that could be slapped up on street corners or reproduced in magazines just as easily as be acquired by art collectors. Mass reproducibility meant no loss of technical prowess or invention, and in many cases it meant an increase. (Boston Globe)
'After Audubon' (1) Jun 1, 2009
Working from the original plates held in public collections as well as oil paintings stored in the New York Historical Society archives, Loates was able to maintain the feel and quality of Audubon's originals by using a continuous color technique, or what has been dubbed "screenless" lithography. This collection of bird species from North America, particularly the continental United States, is highlighted by Loates' "American White Pelican" and "Osprey," which shows the bird in flight with a... (The Herald-Palladium)
Patricia Lenore Burkhart May 30, 2009
Patricia loved art and languages, and enjoyed working in lithography, pencil and watercolor. She grew up singing with her family, and music remained an important part of her life. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Tiny Lasers Plug The 'Green Gap' May 4, 2009
Many other applications of the new lasers are possible, such as materials processing, UV lithography and in medicine. The amber-orange-red lasers, for example, could be used for photodynamic therapy and to make artificial guide stars for telescopes by exciting sodium atoms high in the atmosphere, supporting long-term goals of the European astronomical community. (Science Daily)
Carolyn Muskat to be featured on "Greater Somerville" Tuesday night Apr 28, 2009
Greater Somerville's featured guest this week is Carolyn Muskat of Somerville's own "Muskat Studios." Specializing in the fine art of lithography, Carolyn talks about her work and the upcoming Open Studios event this weekend. "Greater Somerville with Joe Lynch" airs live on SCAT channel 3, Tuesday at 7:30. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Nano-origami Used To Build Tiny Electronic Devices Feb 28, 2009
Traditional micro- and nano-fabrication techniques such as X-ray lithography and nano-imprinting work beautifully for two-dimensional structures, and are commonly used to build microprocessors and other micro-electrical-mechanical (MEMS) devices ... The MIT team uses conventional lithography tools to pattern 2-D materials at the nanoscale, then folds them into predetermined 3-D shapes, opening a new realm of possible applications. (Science Daily)
UW-Parkside hosts National Small Print Exhibition Feb 19, 2009
You will also find a variety of printmaking techniques from lithography and intaglio to wood engraving and silk screening along with a wide range of subject matter. All of it is made available to viewers here in southeastern Wisconsin thanks to the hard work of Douglas DeVinny, a professor of art at UW-Parkside. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Offender art on display in Fort Madison Feb 11, 2009
Works were showcased in a variety of mediums, from colored pencil drawings to black graphite portraits and leather etching that resembles lithography. All of this came together after the inmates sold their hobby craft goods last October to benefit the Fort Madison Food Pantry, said Sandy Brown, director of the conventions and tourist bureau. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Breathe in, breathe art Feb 8, 2009
The pieces, which include lithography among other forms, literally visualize the act of breathing in connection with art, exercise and dance, said Robin Veder, the guest co-curator for the exhibit ... The exhibit incorporates the many mediums Davies used, Mazow said, adding Davies, a prolific printmaker, also worked with lithography, etching and mezzotint. (Daily Collegian, PA)
