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Jan Allsopp
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  • Coffs Harbour, NSW
  • Australia
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November 29
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November 29
Discuss the practicalities of being an artist in the commercial world.
October 10
Discuss the practicalities of being an artist in the commercial world.
September 24
Sorry I've been a bit quiet here lately, and now I'm off to Paris for a month. Lots to talk about when I get back I'm sure!
September 22
Hi everybody! I'm looking for input on the business side of being an artist. I have more time now to devote to making books and promoting them. One of the things I am looking for is sample contracts for consignment of artist's books. I have not us...
September 17
Discuss the practicalities of being an artist in the commercial world.
September 17
Discuss the practicalities of being an artist in the commercial world.
August 12

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Your website address:
http://www.janallsopp.com.au
Background
After a reasonably scattergun approach to the arts and creating, in recent years I've settled into painting, drawing, printing and bookbinding. In the last year I've found myself happily creating artist books with an ongoing fascination for they way they combine art and object. I am studying for my BA (Art) online in the pursuit of more knowledge, skills and that seemingly important bit of paper. I live on the North Coast of New South Wales, Australia. I've lived in regional areas all my life with the corresponding positives (lifestyle and environment) and negatives (limited access to the arts, artists and education). I've found a happy balance to these through the internet. I am finally settled and happy and creating!
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http://janallsopp.blogspot.com

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Plant based paper and the Law

I was recently sent a little handmade book and some handmade paper. The Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service 'ordered into quarantine' most of the handmade paper. I have just put a blog post on my personal blog about it. I have cross posted it here as well. I think it is something artists who create with paper and fibres need to keep in mind. I'm sure Australia isn't the only country with stif… Continue

Posted on May 8, 2009 at 3:53pm — 4 Comments

Jan Allsopp

Interview with Mariann Johansen-Ellis, printmaker

I have had the wonderful opportunity to interview printmaker Mariann Johansen-Ellis. If you love to read about others process and look at what and how they create, please check out the interview. What makes it even more delightful is that Mariann has such a way with words. Enjoy!

Posted on January 6, 2009 at 9:39am —

Jan Allsopp

Interview with Nicholas Jones, Book Sculptor

I have just found this interview by Lucy of The Design Files. She interview Nicholas Jones, book sculptor and includes some great photos of his studio in Melbourne. Enjoy!
Interview

Posted on September 18, 2008 at 10:33am — 1 Comment

Jan Allsopp

Exquisite Corpse Moleskine Exchange

I'm starting up the first ever (that I know of) exquisite corpse Moleskine exchange. I am participating in a couple of exchanges at the moment where there are themes (portrait/self portrait and Japanese fold) but once I had this idea I just had to have it happen and commit to yet another!

How it works - each participant buys their own Moleskine. For this exchange we will be using the small sketchbook. You then create your own title/sign-in page and draw/paint/whatever the first entry in the boo… Continue

Posted on September 14, 2008 at 8:57am —

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What is an Artist Book? - An Interview with Sara Bowen

This question was on my mind when I recently made a journey to see an exhibition of artist books at Barratt Galleries in Alstonville. I wondered how much I actually knew about artist books, even though I have made a couple myself! The question was all the more poignant as my travelling companion was Sara Bowen, printmaker, artist book maker and friend. I knew Sara’s entry for the Southern Cross Acquisitive Book Award did not physically resemble a book although it had many ‘book’ qualities. Happi… Continue

Posted on September 4, 2008 at 7:51pm — 6 Comments

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At 10:20pm on April 9, 2009, buechertiger said…
Hi Jan,

thanks for your comment on my book. I am glad and proud that you like it!

As to your question: Yes, mathematicians earn money. At the time when I was applying for jobs (that was before the current crisis hit us here in Germany, but I think it still is true) they were among the best earning academics. Though one could argue of course whether someone working in the management of a company is really working 'as a mathematician' ;-)

Best regards,
Hilke
At 1:06pm on March 14, 2009, Lee Bratt said…
Hi Jan,

I just replied to your question to Print Australia so I thought I would google you, the name was familiar, I have looked at your work many times. I love your work and share similiar passions for printmaking and bookmaking. Am in my last year at ANU doing printmaking and drawing. I spend a lot of time at home exploring alternative print processes so if I can help in anyway?
regards

lee
At 8:25pm on September 18, 2008, Nicholas Jones said…
Dear Jan,

Thanks for the kind words regarding my work. I had a look at your blog...Your work looks terrific too. May I ask where you show your work? I am thinking about approaching some galleries interstate to show some work. Do you have any suggestions?? Please let me know about anything you have coming up.

All the best,

Nicholas
At 10:53pm on September 17, 2008, julie barratt said…
Hi Jan,
It was great to see you at the gallery again. I really enjoyed hosting the SCU show, it was great to meet a lot of the artists and also see the great reaction to the books from the public. Dianne Longley is arriving tomorrow so I am excited to see her books.
At 10:27am on August 14, 2008, julie barratt said…
Hi jan,
Yes the opening was fantastic and great to see so many there. The exhibition will continue until the 10th September so hopefully you will have a chance to visit again before then. Julie
At 4:31am on July 1, 2008, judy bourke said…
Jan
did I see your books at Geelong textile fibre forum a few years ago?
judy
At 1:40pm on June 29, 2008, Sara Bowen said…
Hi Jan, it certainly is! I love your photos, by the way. Sara
At 11:35am on June 29, 2008, Sara Bowen said…
Hello Jan, I'm fascinated by your hand press and am definitely looking forward to meeting up soon. Ridiculous really that we live so close to each other and haven't managed it yet! I'll email you and let's see what we can do... Sara x
At 12:47am on June 29, 2008, judy bourke said…
Hello jan
so glad we have this site to share with one another. I'm making the covers for some little books of drawings.

At 12:21am on June 29, 2008, Sara Bowen said…
Hello Jan! Hope you're well and I shall look forward to talking to you on here too, Sara
 
 

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