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Rob Smart Fractured Synthesis The Blender Aesthetic of Outsider filmmaker Bob Moricz My new essay in Bright Lights Film Journal, a critical survey of the work of underground filmaker Bob Moricz. http://www.brightlightsfilm.com/74/74bobmoricz_smart.php

13 weeks ago from Art

Ty Unglebower Last night at around 3:00AM I at last finished the rough draft of my novel! It's a relief and exciting at the same time. I got the general idea about 18 months ago, inspired by several things. And I went through a dry spell of writing nothing in it for two months or so. Now I will put it away fro about three months, and this begin first revisions which I hope to have completed by October.

43 weeks ago from Creatively Inspired, Brazen Fiction Writers, Art, Creative Writing and Creating a Life You Love 3 more

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Rob Smart: Congratulations! (just finished one of my own so know what a relief it is to finally reach the end). Then of course the whole process of trying to ...MoreCongratulations! (just finished one of my own so know what a relief it is to finally reach the end). Then of course the whole process of trying to find a publisher etc. begins. I know from past experience that this is often more taxing than the actual writing.
16 weeks ago

zenredhairsalonbangkok: Congratulations and good luck with the revisions... dont forget to get some opinions on the drafts before you go further... hard i know as its a ...MoreCongratulations and good luck with the revisions... dont forget to get some opinions on the drafts before you go further... hard i know as its a personal thing - but necessary if your book is going to be a success.
15 weeks ago

Rob Smart If so inclined please check out my Biznik profile. http://biznik.com/members/rob-smart?sharing_context=tweet

16 weeks ago from Art

Rob Smart If so inclined please check out my Biznik profile. http://biznik.com/members/rob-smart?sharing_context=tweet

16 weeks ago from Art

JP Art and culture magazine/site The Flaneur is looking for writers, reviewers and general creatives. It's a for-the-love-of-it project for the moment, but if you love the arts and want an outlet - www.flaneur.me.uk Click on Join us Over and out

26 weeks ago from Art

Mehul Kar I've been writing a lot of poetry, but a lot of it is very personal and puts me in a very (seemingly) vulnerable position. What should I do? Publish or not?

42 weeks ago from Brazen Fiction Writers, Creative Writing, Creatively Inspired, Brazen Bloggers and Art 3 more

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Tasha: Mehul your not alone,I have a lot of poetry that I've been writing as well and it's personal too, one day I will get it published and see what ...MoreMehul your not alone,I have a lot of poetry that I've been writing as well and it's personal too, one day I will get it published and see what happens. There's always someone out here that feels the same way you do.
42 weeks ago

marylee williams36: I am primarily looking for folks who truly want to build a long-term career somewhere, and establish themselves as a key player within our small ...More I am primarily looking for folks who truly want to build a long-term career somewhere, and establish themselves as a key player within our small team. sensatori sharm
42 weeks ago

Ty Unglebower I just wanted to share with everyone my latest column over at Showbizradio.net. I talk about the need for all actors to take a few moments alone to focus before they perform. (It's not as common a practice as you would hope.) http://www.showbizradio.net/2011/04/06/get-centered/

44 weeks ago from Creatively Inspired, Community Theatre, Creating a Life You Love and Art 2 more

Ty Unglebower My "other" blog, (The one that isn't Too XYZ. Did you know I had one??) is celebrating 5 years in existence today! It's called Always Off Book, and it has been a place for me to share my thoughts and feelings about acting, as well as relay the specific adventures in any given production. Traffic has never been high for some reason, but nonetheless today I posted about what I hope it has accomplished these last 5 years. http://bit.ly/do1aGL

69 weeks ago from Arts Marketing, Art, Creating a Life You Love, Community Theatre and Creatively Inspired 3 more

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Ty Unglebower: Thanks for the recommend. I never seem to get as much interest here in my older blog as I do in Too XYZ.
69 weeks ago

Ty Unglebower Yet another prime example of what I have mentioned and blogged about before; http://bit.ly/aAwygN. Vancouver Opera has got it right when it comes to actually engaging it's community and sparking an interest in the arts, without diluting the product, or appearing as an elitist megalith of high culture that you couldn't possibly appreciate. More arts organizations should follow suit. I've said itbefore, and will again.

74 weeks ago from Arts Marketing, Art and Creatively Inspired 1 more

Frank E. Warren: My question is; why is it that America "couldn't possibly appreciate" high culture? Whatever the answer, it is a disgrace.
72 weeks ago

Ty Unglebower: I feel America as a nation could in fact appreciate high culture. But I feel that cultural organizations tend to set themselves up as these huge, ...MoreI feel America as a nation could in fact appreciate high culture. But I feel that cultural organizations tend to set themselves up as these huge, elitist institutions, who feel they don't need to give back to interact with the community. That by being open about what they do, having an outreach, or doing anything other than asking for donations to get people involved, they feel they are being less artistic somehow. Vancouver Opera has proven this doesn't have to happen.
72 weeks ago

Ted Kusio Do resumes like these help? http://designbeep.com/2010/08/18/54-impressive-and-well-designed-resume-... Some are sure cool looking... Yet it seems when I had a spiffy PDF resume, people wanted a Word doc. Now I have that, yet people want a spiffy PDF... Damn can-have-itis.

76 weeks ago from Creatively Inspired and Art

Rebecca Thorman: I think these work well if you're in a field where such creativity is essential. But above anything, people want to make sure you can do the job ...MoreI think these work well if you're in a field where such creativity is essential. But above anything, people want to make sure you can do the job well and contribute to the company. So it doesn't matter how pretty your resume is necessarily, as long as the right proof points are listed.
76 weeks ago

candace pryor quick question: im making collages inside cardboard boxes, any ideas on how to hang them using the click-rail system? in other words what to attach on the back of the boxes to then hang from? thanks for any tips in advance! happy humpday!

79 weeks ago from Art

Ty Unglebower It's starting to happen in the United States, but other countries are still ahead in their integration of social media with the arts. It's time to accept that the arts are really nothing at all if they can't be a personal experience for everyone. Not just to the actual works and performances, but to the nature of those who produce them. Make the arts personal, and more will enjoy them. My thoughts: http://bit.ly/bjENm8

79 weeks ago from Creatively Inspired, Arts Marketing, Art and Community Theatre 2 more

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Shana Ross: Brigid - it's www.devonvsmith.com - and she's AMAZING. Very ...MoreBrigid - it's www.devonvsmith.com - and she's AMAZING. Very good stuff - from the manifesto to the account of Chad Bauman moving the Arena Stage blog out of communications and into the artistic department.
79 weeks ago

Brigid Slipka: Sorry sorry! Yes, it's www.devonvsmith.com.
79 weeks ago

Ty Unglebower Here is an interesting piece I saw pertaining to how social media is being used by the arts community in Australia. Very interesting piece, and the arts community in the states could learn from this. I can't say I approve of letting people tweeting from the audience during a show, but there are lots of ideas here that I think, if given widespread acceptance, could significantly aid the arts community here. http://bit.ly/dkBCmj

80 weeks ago from Arts Marketing and Art

candace pryor: this is such a cool find..have you heard of australian artist hazel dooney? she is incredible and she uses facebook, twitter, and her blog as her ...Morethis is such a cool find..have you heard of australian artist hazel dooney? she is incredible and she uses facebook, twitter, and her blog as her viable source of representation.
http://www.facebook.com/hazel.dooney?ref=ts
80 weeks ago

Ty Unglebower Here is an interesting take an an equally interesting article about whether or not a liberal arts education would kill the talents and instincts needed to succeed at business. The author says no, and so do I, but ONLY for businesses with a broader view. Sadly, those are in the minority. http://bit.ly/dCnSl9

82 weeks ago from Arts Marketing, Art and Creatively Inspired 1 more

Raquel Elle Bell: @Ty - Businesses are shortsighted because people are shortsighted. I think many times people fail to see the connection between ecosystems and ...More@Ty - Businesses are shortsighted because people are shortsighted. I think many times people fail to see the connection between ecosystems and their parts. What I mean by this is that businesses are made up of the same poor performing people that we see rampant all over the place. Now take a business and fill it will all those crappy people and you have one big crap hill... And it makes me really question the intelligence of others who walk around with their arms up in disbelief at how things have gone to complete ruin. or are going to complete ruin... That was a rant do with it as you wish.
82 weeks ago

Juha Liikala I have a copyright related question about selling Art reproductions. I have a friend who makes pencil drawings. She asked me if it would be possible for her to sell pencil art reproductions (on her website) from the pictures / artwork she or the clients of her's find from the Internet. Example: - Her client sends her a link to a Sean Connery shot from a James Bond movie. Can she make pencil reproduction of that picture and sell it to her client without breaking some copyright laws?

83 weeks ago from Arts Marketing, Graphic Art, Art and Creatively Inspired 2 more

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Erica Edwards: I would consult an attorney specializing in art law. A good place to start: Volunteer Lawyers For the Arts
MoreI would consult an attorney specializing in art law. A good place to start: Volunteer Lawyers For the Arts
www.vlany.org
1 East 53rd Street
New York, NY 10022-4236
(212) 319-2787
83 weeks ago

Raquel Elle Bell: Artists sell caricatures.. You might find out what the laws are for that... might be a good step in finding out what the laws are.
83 weeks ago

elizabeth floyd I just returned from a "bootcamp for artists" event presented by Lenny Campello of the Daily Campello Art News blog (http://dcartnews.blogspot.com/). It was great! though my mind is spinning some from all the information presented...

95 weeks ago from Art

Antoinette Wright Vanessa, I just completed my website which I am super excited about..when I am selling my paintings alot of people preferred to simply go to my website rather than stop and take a look at my paintings...so hopefully this will generate business with those who are "on the go!" To make a living from selling paintings you have to work HARD and have that hunger and it has paid off.

115 weeks ago from Art

Vanessa Alvarado: When I worked at an Art Market booth I eventually took my business cards out of the equation- it's like an invitation for them to "come back ...MoreWhen I worked at an Art Market booth I eventually took my business cards out of the equation- it's like an invitation for them to "come back later"- sometimes you have to stress urgency.
Do you wait for the right person to find the piece for them, or do you use staging and other sales tactics?
115 weeks ago

Antoinette Wright Hi, meet the girl that paints all day and sell paintings....well more like obsess about selling my paintings and other creations every night! I work with local businesses and galleries, go to the flea market...anywhere where I can get exposure! any ideas of other ways to promote ourselves as artists?

115 weeks ago from Art

Vanessa Alvarado: A good online portfolio, business cards, networking- but it looks like you're already doing an excellent job. Does your passion pay off? Are you ...MoreA good online portfolio, business cards, networking- but it looks like you're already doing an excellent job. Does your passion pay off? Are you making a living from selling paintings?
115 weeks ago

JP It's as tricky as David Copperfield to make a living from art, I fear. I try though. Anyone here paint paintings all day and sell paintings all night?

116 weeks ago from Art

Vanessa Alvarado: JP- that's how you make your existence? Very brave! I work 10-11 hours per day, then go home and pursue artistic stimulation (painting, sewing, ...MoreJP- that's how you make your existence? Very brave! I work 10-11 hours per day, then go home and pursue artistic stimulation (painting, sewing, drawing, web design, graphic design, many mediums.) I try to sell every other Saturday at an Art Market but the 6 day work week kills me.
115 weeks ago

Destinie Carbone: I wish I could. My art time is very limited these days. I work and after work I could quite still be working or am too tired to do anything of any ...MoreI wish I could. My art time is very limited these days. I work and after work I could quite still be working or am too tired to do anything of any artistic value. Though I have now made a point to try and work on my paintings. Also, in the meantime, trying to get my comic samples done. So one day, hopefully, I will be able to do just that (paint all day and sell them at night) ;D
115 weeks ago

Vanessa Alvarado Hi JP! And nice to see you've joined the BC.com Destinie! JP, do you have a career in art? There’s a tiny bit of art in my career in marketing, but not the work that satisfies the soul or the muse. Not typical in corporate work. I do spend my weekends perusing artistic stimulation. Tomorrow I’ll interview a very talented mixed media artist with a quaint “folk art” style- I can’t wait to talk to her & pick up a piece.

116 weeks ago from Art