Below is a pie chart of "People's Reaction to Me Being An Art Student". Even if you didn't major in art , I still believe all artist in some form has received these same reactions from non-artists.
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I just have to say- believe in the reactions of those in blue. It is a small part of the pie chart, but it is the most positive response and those are the people who are true believers of living your dreams and doing what makes you happy!
Great use of a few cheap art supplies that you might have forgotten about. This rubber cement resist art lesson taught by Ink Stains is quick and easy to create. It is a fun way to add texture to a blank canvas. Great visuals on this blog also.
To learn more about this cheap and contemporary art technique go to Ink Stains: Rubber Cement Resist Technique .
Sample of Free Vintage Image
To find a resource of free vintage photos is a wonderful thing. In the past I have collected vintage photos by purchasing them from flea markets or from ebay. But to know that other artists like myself love vintage photos is just beautiful. I found 5 really good resources for free vintage photos. The internet makes things so easy. Lucky Me and now Lucky You!
Please note these images are only for your artwork. They can not be copied and place on a CD to be sold for commercial usage.
All Free Vintage Stuff- A flickr account with what looks like more than 100 vintage photos.
Just Something I Made - Good images, and you actually get to see a few projects created using vintage images.
The Vintage Moth - cute titles for each image. These titles might help spark a little creativity.
Vintage Resources- has more than enough images to get anyone started with using vintage images in their artwork. Make time to spend a few hours going through and saving each image. Lots and Lots of Eye Candy.
Artwork that manages to evoke the 80's and artwork of Jackson Pollock. Fendi designs a fall collection with boxy shapes, yet with a sparkle of star lite night. Kim Schuessler creates sparkle with spatter paint with bright vibrate colors.
Fendi slick and refined - Schuessler pop and voluptuous.
To get more information on these two artist go to: Fendi -Fall 2009 collection & Kim Schuessler Exhibit
Art has served as a way to communicate with the world about what matters to the artist. Whatever type of art we create affects the world an some small way. I believe all artist in their on artistic way makes a connection to the people around them, whether it is a chef, an interior decorator,or a graphic designer. Everyone wants to be heard and the artist wants to know what connections others are having with their artistic message.
As artist- we create art that tells a story, its our way of understanding our place in history. In my artwork I try to explain the feelings and connections I have in my life. I focus on appealing to the sense and translating feelings through photos, fouond objects, texture and color.
1. Go beyond the surface of your artwork- try to make emotional connections that create lasting and memorable experiences.
2.Learn to experiment with alternative approaches, materials and media. Try different artist tools, and surfaces that are not part of your typical artist way of creating art.
3. Allow the content of the work to drive the medium and the approach. Take a few minutes or days to think about what you want to say to the world. Take notes on what images or words come to mind. And then chose the medium that you feel suits the content the best.
4. I have said this before, and I am saying it again. Join forces with talented individuals in other disciplines to expand your range of knowledge and insight. Being part of an creative alliance only strengths your artistic ability. Maybe someone in your alliance can help you with a new technique or help you with the business of art. It is really important to surround yourself with other like minded people.
5. Always be on the hunt for new ideas. Fresh ideas allow you to move beyond the surfaces. Collect ideas in notebook and go back to them when you are searching for a new way to express your content.
6. Create a healthy balance between personal and commissioned work. Sometimes commissioned projects can become overwhelming and allow only a little bit of yourself to show through. Make sure to work on your own personal projects in order to grow and feel engaged.
Remember art has serve as a way to communicate to the world about historical events, personal life experiences and political statements. Take this week to think about what artistic connections you what to make with the world. And go out and make a few connections.
I have provide a list of 10 art business books that have been very helpful in jump starting my artist career. I've learned how to create a press packet, how to price my artwork, how to approach galleries, how to organize my studio, how to write commission contacts and much, much more. As you can see I have learned alot from these Art business books. I hope they are helpful in your artist career as well.
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Hey Everyone- I posted a few weeks ago about the importance of joining or creating a Creative Alliance. Well I wanted to send a shout out to a friend and a creative solider, Darrell Roach. He is an outstanding jewelry designer. A few of his pieces have been showcased on celebrities and is now showcased on the cover of Zink and Vogue Italy, Canada Fashion and JamRock magazines .
In our get to togethers he has shared some really good advice about the business of being creative and it clearly has paid off. I'm so proud of him. He totally deserves it!
Lets cross our fingers that he will do an interview and share some of his advice.
An Urban Delight is for sure a hit in fashion and it's a multi-level eye full in the arts. Gucci provides the night clubbing woman with a style that is sleek, slim and shiny. Micheal deMeng's polaroids and totems are reassembled and conjoined with unlikely components, a form of rebirth from the ashes into new life and new meaning.
See 4 Yourself:
Gucci Fall 2009 Fashion Show
Micheal deMeng Blog
