Month: April 2009
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Studio Spaces
For some reason, I just love to look at the studios and workspaces of artists, designers and other “creative” workers. In part, I suppose there is a thought that one might get usable ideas form the way others have arranged their work area; but mostly I think it’s just curiosity and the vaguely inspirational nature…
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Paint the Parks 2009
Paint the Parks 2009 it the third installment of an annual competition sponsored by PaintAmerica, a non-profit association ‘devoted to providing opportunities for artists all across America”. They sponsor two artist competitions, PaintAmerica Top100, which happens in the fall, and Paint the Parks100, for which the call for entries deadline is May 31, 2009. The…
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Freelancers Union
One of the issues facing working artists is that many of us are self-employed, a state that brings with it some of the logistical difficulties faced by almost all self-employed workers. Most notable among them are things like health insurance, which can be a make it or break it factor in the ability of artists…
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Justin Gerard
Justin Gerard is an illustrator about whom I have little background information. His web site has galleries of his beautiful fantasy themed illustrations, but lacks a simple bio. His blog has some fascinating details, like his confession about swiping a copy of a Step by Step Graphics from a college library because of an article…
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Birds and Bees — Sheridan Illustration Council
The Sheridan Illustration Council (which, if I’m not mistaken, is part of Sheridan College in Ontario, Canada), is holding an exhibit themed Birds and Bees as a fundraiser for the benefit of the 4th year graduating class. From the press release: The Sheridan Illustration Council proudly presents the Birds and the Bees Fundraiser Group show.…