INTERNATIONAL MEZZOTINT SOCIETY
The
International Mezzotint Society (I.M.S.) was established in 1997 by Dr. A.
David Crown. There are more than 80 members internationally. The primary
objective is to share enthusiasm and information, and spread knowledge of the
technique and its history, to other artists who may presently feel somewhat
isolated. The I.M.S. also extends membership to devotees, mezzotint collectors
and print-lovers.
I.M.S. can be of special assistance to members with technical questions, especially about inks, paper, tools, etc. Listings of overseas opportunities and future shows are made available. An International Mezzotint Society Bulletin is posted free by e-mail to members about once or twice a month to share information about techniques, biographical material about the members and to find solutions to questions posed by members, etc.
The International Mezzotint Society appreciates original articles and encourages active participation.
GENERAL INFORMATION
*The
Society is essentially informational and informal.
*There are no dues because we communicate by e-mail.
*If we later incur expenses it may be necessary to have a membership fee.
*All mezzotint artists or devotees with e-mail are invited to become members.
*Members may wish to include "Member of I.M.S." on their resume.
*Our website is:
http://www.math.ufl.edu/~glover/mezzotint.html
*Questions
about the I.M.S. may be sent directly to Dr. A. David Crown, Director, International Mezzotint Society.
The e-mail address is: DCROWN@BELLSOUTH.NET
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
Membership
in the International Mezzotint Society is free. New members are requested to
provide a short autobiography which will be sent to the membership. It could
include information about how long you have been creating mezzotints, what
attracted you to them, do you create other kinds of printmaking or art, and
what you are now working on. It is always interesting to the members to know
whether you create mezzotints for love and/or money, and whether you find art
lovers understand the technique. Another group of members, very welcome, are
simply admirers and collectors of mezzotints.
Please send this directly to:
DCROWN@BELLSOUTH.NET
This
information will be sent out to all the members who will then be aware of your
admission to the I.M.S.
INTERNATIONAL MEZZOTINT
SOCIETY BULLETIN
is distributed by e-mail and is
edited by
I.M.S. Director, Dr. A. David
Crown and I.M.S. member Deborah Cohen
The purpose of the I.M.S.
Bulletin is to:
1.
Share information about sources of supplies, e.g., inks, papers, etc.
2. Exchange technical information and biographical material about the members.
3. Provide news of forthcoming exhibitions.
4. Organize traveling exhibits and international exchanges.
5. Publicize and/or initiate professional meetings in various locations.
6. Provide news about galleries and art dealers particularly interested and
intrigued by mezzotints.
Members are encouraged to send news, articles, questions and auto-biographical material to put in the I.M.S. Bulletin to: DCROWN@BELLSOUTH.NET
Dr. A. David Crown
Director, International Mezzotint Society
Gainesville, Florida
2012
P.S. The International Mezzotint Society is now on Facebook
Results of the 2011
MEZZOTINT EXCHANGE
The Mezzotint Gallery
· Mezzotint
"Trout" by David Crown
· Three-Plate
Color Mezzotint "Trio of Pears" by David Crown
Links of Interest to Mezzotinters
· T N Lawrence
& Son Ltd -- printmaking supplier and keen exponent of the art of the
Mezzotint