Fruit Alphabet Print Exchange
Welcome to the Four Oceans Press’s Fruit Alphabet Exchange. Please read all details
before signing up for the exchange.
How it works
This is a simple print exchange. You print an edition of 27 hand-pulled prints in any
traditional print media – Woodblock, Linoleum, Serigraph, Lithograph or Intaglio. (Of
course, you will not print it from your computer or the local copy shop) You will have about
several months between sign up and deadline so you have plenty of time to be creative and
explore the theme.
Send the prints as soon as they are finished and dry. We will coordinate and collate the
prints and return to you a pile of 26 prints from 26 different artists. The 27th set will go
into our archives where they will be permanently displayed on a separate page on this
website [Click here to see the Archive page] .
See more details in the After the exchange section below.
Welcome to the Four Oceans Press’s Fruit Alphabet Exchange. Please read all details
before signing up for the exchange.
How it works
This is a simple print exchange. You print an edition of 27 hand-pulled prints in any
traditional print media – Woodblock, Linoleum, Serigraph, Lithograph or Intaglio. (Of
course, you will not print it from your computer or the local copy shop) You will have about
several months between sign up and deadline so you have plenty of time to be creative and
explore the theme.
Send the prints as soon as they are finished and dry. We will coordinate and collate the
prints and return to you a pile of 26 prints from 26 different artists. The 27th set will go
into our archives where they will be permanently displayed on a separate page on this
website [Click here to see the Archive page] .
See more details in the After the exchange section below.
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Theme
Fruit and the Alphabet.
Color
B/W or Color. Color is encouraged, but we love a good b/w image.
Image Size
At least 6” x 8” but no larger than 8.5” x 11”.
Paper Size
Paper must be no larger than 8.5” x 11”. It is ok if the image bleeds off the edge of the
paper.
Medium
Woodblock, Linoleum, Serigraph, Lithograph or Intaglio
Paper type
Any archival paper appropriate to your printing method can be used.
Print Deadline
January 15, 2009
Prints Returned
February 15, 2009 – If everyone is on schedule.
Drop outs
If you think you may not be able to complete the exchange, please do not sign up for it –
everyone is counting on each other. We all understand that life sometimes gets in the way
of art, but please consider whether or not you have time for this before you commit
yourself. If something comes up and you will not be able to complete the exchange –
please let us know as soon as you know. Each participant will be turning in a full set of
prints and will want to get a full set back.
Communication
We will communicate with each participant by e-mail. [kathe@fouroceanspress.com or
heather@fouroceanspress.com ] Communication is essential. If you have questions or
problems – let us know.
Fruit and the Alphabet.
- Choose an available letter from the list to the left, pick a fruit that starts with that
letter and make a print about that food item. - Do not include the letter in the image - just the yummy fruit.
- Challenge yourself - some one has to pick X and Z!
Color
B/W or Color. Color is encouraged, but we love a good b/w image.
Image Size
At least 6” x 8” but no larger than 8.5” x 11”.
Paper Size
Paper must be no larger than 8.5” x 11”. It is ok if the image bleeds off the edge of the
paper.
Medium
Woodblock, Linoleum, Serigraph, Lithograph or Intaglio
Paper type
Any archival paper appropriate to your printing method can be used.
Print Deadline
January 15, 2009
Prints Returned
February 15, 2009 – If everyone is on schedule.
Drop outs
If you think you may not be able to complete the exchange, please do not sign up for it –
everyone is counting on each other. We all understand that life sometimes gets in the way
of art, but please consider whether or not you have time for this before you commit
yourself. If something comes up and you will not be able to complete the exchange –
please let us know as soon as you know. Each participant will be turning in a full set of
prints and will want to get a full set back.
Communication
We will communicate with each participant by e-mail. [kathe@fouroceanspress.com or
heather@fouroceanspress.com ] Communication is essential. If you have questions or
problems – let us know.
To sign up:
Mailing your prints:
Send your 27 prints with half-page biographies together in plastic sleeves and a self-
addressed envelope with sufficient return postage.
$10 flat entry fee - pay it through PayPal (to the left) or mail it with your prints.
Mail all correspondents (prints) to:
- Send us an e-mail [kathe@fouroceanspress.com or heather@fouroceanspress.com]
to tell us you would like to participate in the exchange. - Please include which exchange you'll be signing up for.
- Include your mailing address.
- Let us know if this is your first exchange.
- Tell us your website or Blog URL (if you have one) so that we can link to it from
our website. [Yes, we want to help to promote your work. (if you don’t have a
website – see below)] - Keep in touch and let us know how the work is coming along.
Mailing your prints:
Send your 27 prints with half-page biographies together in plastic sleeves and a self-
addressed envelope with sufficient return postage.
- We like a colophon as much as the next guy, but that means we have to keep all of
the prints together and that is not always very realistic. For this exchange, please
include 27 copies of a half-page biography. We will send them, with your print to
their next home.
- Ideally, we would like to see each set of prints in plastic sleeves with your half-sheet
biography in the back. You can buy plastic sleeves online, at your local art dealer or
you can buy a set of 30 from us for cheap by clicking on the link to the left.
$10 flat entry fee - pay it through PayPal (to the left) or mail it with your prints.
Mail all correspondents (prints) to:
- Heather Piazza
Four Oceans Press
5015 Woodminster Lane
Oakland, CA 94602
Hints on writing your biography
Include your name, city/country, type of art, and then tell a bit about your work.
First, determine if you are talking about all of your work, a small part of your work or a
particular piece of your art. When attempting to describe your work ask yourself:
Add your website or Blog URL (if you have one).
Check out Artist Foundation for more help writing a biography or artist statement.
Set up your own space on the web
If you don’t have one consider getting a free Blog to showcase your work.
If your are interested in a full website you can set up a free website at Geocities (a Yahoo!
company) or an inexpensive website hosted by Yahoo! by clicking on the banner to the left.
Both are easy to do even with very little computer expertise – you do not have to know
how to write computer code!
Compare Web Hosting Packages from Yahoo!
Include your name, city/country, type of art, and then tell a bit about your work.
First, determine if you are talking about all of your work, a small part of your work or a
particular piece of your art. When attempting to describe your work ask yourself:
- What is this piece about?
What was I thinking about when I came up with the ideas(s)?
What do I hope the viewer walks away with?
Add your website or Blog URL (if you have one).
Check out Artist Foundation for more help writing a biography or artist statement.
Set up your own space on the web
If you don’t have one consider getting a free Blog to showcase your work.
If your are interested in a full website you can set up a free website at Geocities (a Yahoo!
company) or an inexpensive website hosted by Yahoo! by clicking on the banner to the left.
Both are easy to do even with very little computer expertise – you do not have to know
how to write computer code!
Compare Web Hosting Packages from Yahoo!
After the exchange:
The archived images will be scanned and placed on our website for permanent display with
a link to your website (if you don’t have one – see below).
For now we have no plans to use the images for any other projects. We are just facilitating
a really cool print exchange and challenging ourselves and you to become better and more
productive print makers.
If we want to use your image for something else later we will ask permission and discuss
compensation with you at that point.
The Artist (you) retains all copyrights to your work.
The archived images will be scanned and placed on our website for permanent display with
a link to your website (if you don’t have one – see below).
For now we have no plans to use the images for any other projects. We are just facilitating
a really cool print exchange and challenging ourselves and you to become better and more
productive print makers.
If we want to use your image for something else later we will ask permission and discuss
compensation with you at that point.
The Artist (you) retains all copyrights to your work.
Plastic Sleeves
You can buy a set of 30 from us for
cheap here.
1 set 30 sleeves 8.5 x 11
Other sizes may be available - please e-mail
us with questions.
You can buy a set of 30 from us for
cheap here.
1 set 30 sleeves 8.5 x 11
Other sizes may be available - please e-mail
us with questions.
Updates will be posted regularly
Food Alphabet Entry Fee
Pay your $10 entry fee through PayPal
here or you can mail it in with your prints.
Please e-mail us with questions.
Pay your $10 entry fee through PayPal
here or you can mail it in with your prints.
- Entry Fee
Please e-mail us with questions.
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The Exchange Artists
Fruit Alphabet 2009
E-Mail us to sign-up!
A. Terry Peart
B. Mark Knot
C. Leta Medina
D. Diane Cutter
E. Susan M. Moore
F. Leigh Beatty
G. Kathe Welch
H.
I. Barbara Carr
J.
K. Carol Myers
L. Barbara Mason
M. Clive Lewis
N.
O. Jan Telfer
P. Heather Piazza
Q. Amie Roman
R. Judith Welch
S. Robert Viana
T. Syd Gelbwaks
U.
V.
W. Michelle Turbide
X. AEleen Frisch, PhD
Y.
Z. Barbara Patera
Click on the artist name to
see their website.
Check out the in progress
Archive Page to see who is
signed up and what food they
choose for their image.
Fruit Alphabet 2009
E-Mail us to sign-up!
A. Terry Peart
B. Mark Knot
C. Leta Medina
D. Diane Cutter
E. Susan M. Moore
F. Leigh Beatty
G. Kathe Welch
H.
I. Barbara Carr
J.
K. Carol Myers
L. Barbara Mason
M. Clive Lewis
N.
O. Jan Telfer
P. Heather Piazza
Q. Amie Roman
R. Judith Welch
S. Robert Viana
T. Syd Gelbwaks
U.
V.
W. Michelle Turbide
X. AEleen Frisch, PhD
Y.
Z. Barbara Patera
Click on the artist name to
see their website.
Check out the in progress
Archive Page to see who is
signed up and what food they
choose for their image.
Upcoming Alphabet Exchanges
Food Alphabet - June 2008
Fruit Alphabet - January 2009
Road Trip Alphabet - June 2009
Animal Alphabet - January 2010
Dessert Alphabet - June 2010
Vehicle Alphabet - January 2011
_____ Alphabet - June 2011
E-mail us if you want to suggest a
subject for an exchange?
Food Alphabet - June 2008
Fruit Alphabet - January 2009
Road Trip Alphabet - June 2009
Animal Alphabet - January 2010
Dessert Alphabet - June 2010
Vehicle Alphabet - January 2011
_____ Alphabet - June 2011
E-mail us if you want to suggest a
subject for an exchange?
Is the schedule for the next few exchanges set?
Yes! Here is our schedule for this year!
Questions?
We have answers. Check out our FAQ for more information.
Yes! Here is our schedule for this year!
Questions?
We have answers. Check out our FAQ for more information.
The Exchange Artists
Food Alphabet 2008
E-Mail us to sign-up!
A. Diane Cutter
B. Mark Knot
C. Harry French
D. Chris Blank
E. Leigh Beatty
F. Mellissa Read-Devine
G. Amanda R. Wright
H. Dan Frenette
I. Laima Rozkalns
J. Barbara Patera
K. Terry Peart
L. Linda Piazza
M. Jeanne Norman Chase
N. Robert Viana
O. Kimberly Landers
P. Heather Piazza
Q. Patricia Wakida
R. Judith Welch
S. Nancy Osadchuk
T. Kathe Welch
U. Cyndy Wilson
V. Val Webb
W. Kirsten Horning
X. Amie Roman
Y. Shelley Hagan
Z. Barbara Carr
Click on the artist name to
see their website.
Check out the in progress
Archive Page to see who is
signed up and what food they
choose for their image.
Food Alphabet 2008
E-Mail us to sign-up!
A. Diane Cutter
B. Mark Knot
C. Harry French
D. Chris Blank
E. Leigh Beatty
F. Mellissa Read-Devine
G. Amanda R. Wright
H. Dan Frenette
I. Laima Rozkalns
J. Barbara Patera
K. Terry Peart
L. Linda Piazza
M. Jeanne Norman Chase
N. Robert Viana
O. Kimberly Landers
P. Heather Piazza
Q. Patricia Wakida
R. Judith Welch
S. Nancy Osadchuk
T. Kathe Welch
U. Cyndy Wilson
V. Val Webb
W. Kirsten Horning
X. Amie Roman
Y. Shelley Hagan
Z. Barbara Carr
Click on the artist name to
see their website.
Check out the in progress
Archive Page to see who is
signed up and what food they
choose for their image.
Fruit Alphabet Entry Fee
Pay your $10 entry fee through PayPal
here or you can mail it in with your prints.
Please e-mail us with questions.
Pay your $10 entry fee through PayPal
here or you can mail it in with your prints.
- Entry Fee
Please e-mail us with questions.
Are you looking for a another exchange?
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- The Fine Arts Photography Exchange
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