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2008 Bloggie Nominations

2008 Bloggie Nominations
I’m normally not all that concerned with awards unless they serve a purpose other than ego massage, but I’m going to ask you to help out and nominate lines and colors for these awards because there is such a purpose here, namely the possibility of wider exposure for the blog, and by extension, for the topics, people and kinds of art featured on lines and colors.

I haven’t done this in the two years plus that I’ve been writing the blog, but this year there is a new category for “best art or craft weblog” into which lines and colors would fit nicely. (Previously there was “arts and entertainment” in which no art blog could outmatch the popularity of film, TV and music blogs, and “crafts”, which wasn’t quite appropriate.)

One of my stated reasons for writing lines and colors is the desire to open as many eyes as possible to the amazing visual treasures that exist in various times, styles, genres and approaches to visual art; and in particular, to expose people to visual arts in areas other than their usual favorites; in effect to cross-pollinate the genres.

Obviously, the wider reach a blog like this has, the more effective that effort becomes; so I would like you to help me do this by taking a few minutes to go to the nomination page for the Eighth Annual Weblog Awards and nominating lines and colors in the category for “best art or craft weblog”. (That category is about half-way down the page, on the left.)

There is a “what you need to know” section at the top of the page, but here are the most salient points:

You must supply a URL for the weblog (for lines and colors, that would be “http://www.linesandcolors.com”).

You can only submit one nomination form; if you attempt to re-submit at some point your new ballot will replace the previous one.

You can nominate as many other blogs in various categories as you like, but you must nominate at least 3 different blogs total somewhere on the form for it to be a valid nomination. I’m sure you all have some favorite blogs in other categories, and additional choices in the “best art or craft weblog” that you would like to see promoted. To nominate three blogs should only take you about 5 minutes.

You are required to supply a valid email address, but I believe they have a good privacy policy.

If you want a chance to participate in the final judging of nominees, be sure to check the checkbox at the bottom of the page, above the space where you enter your email. Three panels of 50 participants will have the ability to vote by email in the final judging.

The nominations close at 10 PM Eastern Standard Time (GMT-5) on Friday, January 11, 2008.

I believe that the nomination process is more important here than the final voting. The objective isn’t to be “winner”, but to get lines and colors listed as a nominee, thereby exposing the blog, and the topics I cover on painting, drawing, illustration, comics, cartoons, concept art, matte painting, animation, paleo art, science fiction and fantasy art, digital painting, artist tools, painting-a-day, museum shows, the great classic illustrators, and all of the individual artists that I write about, to a broader audience.

If you feel that what I’m doing with lines and colors is worthwhile, this will be a great way to show your support.

Thanks!

-Charley

Addendum: Nominations have closed. Thanks to all of you who took the time to nominate lines and colors. Whether lines and colors is on the final ballot or not, you can vote for the 2008 Bloggies from January 22 to January 31.

Eighth Annual Weblog Awards
(Voting will be open from January 22 to January 31, 2008)

Comments

27 responses to “2008 Bloggie Nominations”

  1. Good Luck ๐Ÿ™‚

  2. You got it Charley!
    A win would be deserved.

    Happy New Year!

  3. David Weilmuenster Avatar
    David Weilmuenster

    I’m happy to make this nomination. Thank you for such a wonderful site. I learn about many terrific pages from your site.

  4. tsisageya Avatar
    tsisageya

    This is my very first visit here so I started at the top. Right away I have an issue.

    Pencils are not odorless. They have the most subtle and sublime fragrance known to living beings…other than the jasmine, of course. They are also good for incisor chewage.

    Am I wrong?

  5. Actually, you’re correct, but the quote isn’t mine so I can’t alter it.

    The wonderful scent of pencils, particularly when freshly sharpened, comes largely from the use of incense cedar for the wood casing. See my post on “Pencils!“.

    Thanks for the comment.

  6. Consider yourself nominated by us at Readersandwritersblog.com. We’ve come across requests for nominations for various awards before, but the solicitations always were from someone seeking personal recognition, and we’ve always declined. Your request, on the other hand, seeks to give readers a greater understanding of subjects you obviously love.

    That’s why you’re the best, sir.

  7. Thanks for the nomination and the vote of confidence, Sid!

  8. Darren,

    Thanks for the post in support of lines and colors!

    If any other readers are not familiar with The Little Chimp Society, you are missing of the of the best centers for information, news, interviews and articles about illustration and illustrators that you will find on the web.

    You may also see it listed in places (as on my blogroll) as LCSV4.

    Their front page is an every-morning “must stop” collection of illustration related headlines from around the net.

  9. tsisageya Avatar
    tsisageya

    Charley, no I wasn’t suggesting any alteration. I was just being silly. I love your site and look forward to investigating every nook and cranny.

    Now I’m off to read about pencils! Thank you!

  10. Hello, Charley
    I came across your website a couple of months ago and I’ve learned a lot. I’ve encountered artists I never would have come across without your efforts. You write beautifully, and I appreciate the research, time and attention you give your blog. I did vote for you for best webblog. If you don’t win, please rest assured that your blog is the best to me. Keep up the good work!

  11. Thanks, Kim. Your mention of encountering artists you wouldn’t have come across otherwise reassures me that I’m accomplishing what I set out to do with lines and colors.

  12. Done (Or at least I think. Tried it at work on IE6 – yeah I know, got a page error. So, will try again at home in a real browser.)

    Thanks for the blog.

    Spent some coin on amazon because of you and your recommendations…shakes fist.

  13. sorry Luv , me don’t vote it it agianst my principles.
    Hema don’t believe in democraty

  14. If any blog deserves it it would be this one. Interesting, solid, regular updates, and it fills a gap in the sense that you don’t see many blogs, sites, mags or contemporary books that consistently combine the visual arts with interesting articles.

  15. The best of luck Charley. I visit your site almost daily so I have my nomination in. I would be surprised if you didn’t get it, just can’t think of a better art blog….

  16. Thanks, Lok and Scott!

  17. I’m happy to nominate you! I check your blog out daily. Excellent job!

  18. Nominating your blog is a no-brainer! You are absolutely on my daily must read list.

  19. Thanks, Dave. Much appreciated.

  20. done. and definitely well-deserved. one of my most fav blogs. ๐Ÿ™‚

  21. This site is really very useful, and I look at it every day. Keep up the great work Charley.