Archive for 'the art of living'
A Student’s Guide to Unsuccess
Fernanda once told me how she made a handout for her students. It was a list entitled “10 College Rules to Help You Never Become a Successful Illustrator”, and she felt it helped get her students back on schedule. I later asked for a copy so I can post it… 10 College Rules to Help [...]
Posted: July 2nd, 2010 under the art of living.
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Hey New York Comickers!
Panelists is a series of Giant Robot shows that puts a spotlight on indie-comics creators from across the country, ranging from stapled-and-folded stars of DIY to art-gallery superstars. The show features original illustrations, paintings, mixed-media work, and special surprises from an assortment of contributors–including many Eisner and Ignatz Award nominees and winners. The event coincides [...]
Posted: June 5th, 2009 under artists, the art of living.
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Every Day in May
A 24hr. head start! Élena Nazarro writes: “I’m starting up “Every Day In May” again, where I (and others who join in) are committing to paint/sew/write/create for 31 straight days. We’d love to have you join, especially if you think you need a kickstart. Goodness knows I do!” More info at her blog, French Toast [...]
Posted: April 30th, 2009 under artists, celebrate, contests/projects, everyday art, public art, the art of living.
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Ryan Feerer, the Knight of Murkville
“There is so much freedom in illustration. I can delve into my own world and live there as I create my work. It’s a wonderful place to be.” -Ryan Feerer
Posted: April 29th, 2009 under artists, design, Interviews, studio life, technique, the art of living.
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The Iliad by Jane Morris Pack
Jane Morris Pack details her investigations into three-dimensional space and figurative painting from classical Greek artifacts at the Aegean Center blog.
Posted: March 6th, 2009 under artists, contests/projects, materials, studio life, technique, the art of living, video.
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Veda is here!
Penelope’s baby has arrived, and her husband Colin introduces us to little Veda over at Penelope’s blog. Congratulations, Penelope and Colin!!
Posted: February 14th, 2009 under artists, celebrate, IF news update, the art of living.
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The Daily Scrapbook
From BoingBoing I discovered a sweet link to The Daily Scrapbook “a book and website by Jessica Helfland of Winterhouse Studio“. The book in question is called Scrapbooks: An American History and the posts on the Daily Scrapbook blog give us an amazing glimpse into this 425 page volume (as well as the collected ephemera [...]
Posted: September 30th, 2008 under artists, everyday art, materials, the art of living.
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touch map
Keri Smith asks what if your hand could tell stories?
Posted: September 17th, 2008 under everyday art, the art of living.
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