Business
Sign of the Times
Here’s an interesting post — created by being out of work — the blog The ART of out of work. I think the design is very creative. What’s that idiom, “Necessity is the mother of invention?” In this case, I would say that the situation presented a creative opportunity for this blogger and I hope it brings them success! I appreciate the postings as very inspirational for creative hutzpah. Here’s an update to my last post regarding the Eric Clapton and other musician portraits at Robert Hall in London: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8014017.stm. And speaking of, you never know when you’re going to meet someone in the entertainment world. Over the weekend, my…
Feeling Philosophical @ Business
Here are some valuable links to somewhat philosophical takes on the creative process of art business. Learning from these sights can save you a lot of time and money when you’re launching a new business in any field. 1) The method of graphic metaphor as branding: http://www.customercrossroads.com/customercrossroads/2008/03/when-metaphors.html 2) Questions to ask about your audience and creating an audience: http://escapetoinfinity.blogspot.com/2008/12/audience.html 3) Networking on Facebook: http://www.brooklynrail.org/2009/03/artseen/the-art-world-on-facebook-a-primer –I’ve learned this from my sister and business partner, Lindsey, who manages our open-group Facebook page for casart coverings. It is extremely helpful to use this platform to network with others to get your message out and in the process gain free exposure. Plus, it’s way…
iWallflower & Technical Art
Now I’m not sure I’ll participate in this new technological venture, but iWallflower, does propose a new intriguing, artistic, networking opportunity, created by iCloseby. This new app or iPod application allows one to draw in real time and submit for greater viewing and voting. The app provides constant streaming of new drawings that are continuously being submitted. These drawings resemble what one might draw on a steamed mirror in the bathroom or like my previous post on a dirty car windshield. As rudimentary as these can appear, vector art is highly precise and can create photo realistic art that can be digitally manipulated as animation, print or other media. Here…
