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Young Artists Prepare for an Art-Filled Summer at Interlochen Priority Deadline for Applications is February 1 This is one of the most prestigious scholarship offerings at Interlochen Thanks to the generosity of Emerson, we can provide some of this nation’s top young artists with an artistic experience unlike any other. Interlochen, Mich. [...]

The winner of the 50.00 gift certificate for December is MARY NEAT Mary, email me at: lindablondheim@gmail.com This Weeks Make and Offer painting.Indian Pass Palms8x10 inchesoil on Masonite PanelunframedYour offer must be at least 10.00 with 4.00 shipping or pick up at my studio. If you are a Florida resident add.0625% sales tax. Make offers to me at: lindablondheim@gmail.com Put OFFER in the mess

Strauss Fellowships for Individual ArtistsApplication Deadline: January 19, 2009Named for Bill Strauss (1947-2007), gifted writer, co-founder of the Capitol Steps and the Cappies, the Strauss Fellowships for Individual Artists support and encourage Fairfax County's finest creative artists in all disciplines and recognize professional working artists' achievements and their demonstrated history of

Welcome to 13 new artists -Kellie Marian HillWe Blog ArtistsLaura M. AlexPatrice Lynne YoungJennifer WoodburnMatthew WeldMichelle BurnettDeedee HamptonRog LyngaasSylvia JenstadLidija IvanekCarol SchiffMeadow Flower DesignAnd very best wishes to all artists on Art Blogs 4 U for a productive and successful year in 2009

There are many places at the net where you can buy or sell art, but you are asked to pay fee or commission to the site, but "Found Myself" is a community which serves art and artists by offering a free to join place for them. You can submit, sell or buy paintings, digital photos, illustration and sculpture work at the site. Found Myself has a forum (4986 members) dedicated to people with something

Show in Alexandria's Eisenhower Valley DistrictShauna Lee Lange Arts Advisory's program Art in the Valley consists of displays of local artists' original artwork in lobbies of office buildings, theatres, law firms, universities, hotels, cafes, large corporations and small businesses.For application information, read here.Glenview Mansion Art Gallery - 2010 ExhibitsOpen to all artists living and/or

Constantly companies and associations email me proposals to hire me as their 3D chalk drawing contract-artist. Well, I’m sorry to disappoint you people, but that’s just not my profession. You’ll probably get more success googling for Julian Beever or Kurt Wenner. Contact them, I’m sure they can help. You can see showcase of their recent [...]

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2007 holiday compilation subtitled 17 Inspirational Christmas Songs From Todays Top Country Artists Includes performances from Wynonna & Kenny Rogers Leann Rimes Jo Dee Messina Billy Dean The Judds Josh Turner Lonestar Diamond Rio Vince Gill and many others Curb View More Detail From Amazon

Frank Beckmann, radio host and author of this commentary in The Detroit News, contacted several climate science experts to determine what the new U.S. administration could or should do to shape the... ** Visit SkepticsGlobalWarming.com for the full story, this week's video, and news updates weekdays! **

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More lists!  Damn I love year-end time.Today it's best new acts.  That means that I was unaware of them until some time in 2008.  So please don't email me to say "so and so has been around for 3 years, they aren't new".  If they're new to me they qualify.Best New Acts:10. The Boxing LessonThis Austin band is helping to bring good shoegazer back to these shores.  Review9. Computer Vs. BanjoA g

I hope that you find this selection of artists to be informative and fun. Each artist featured here is infinitely unique and talented in their own respective niches. This list is presented in no particular order, so please explore and enjoy. 1. Rob Gonzalvez - ProgressiveArt features the art of Rob Gonzalvez, who's pieces include scenes that blend into each other seamlessly, express endless

As Resist Today's designs were not artistic enough, they just launched a new artists series, currently featuring three new amazing designs by artistic duo Josh Bertrand and Dave Rau (aka Red Labor). The new designs are inspired by the power of nature to resist time, penetrate even the toughest materials, and grow. I'm certainly looking forward to more shirts by Red Labor (and Resist Today), i tota

Leaning Palm12x16 inchesoil on panelThis Week's MAKE AN OFFER painting:You must make an offer of at least 10.00. You must pay 10.00 shipping or pick up painting from my studio, and .0625% Florida sales tax if you are a Florida resident. Send offers to lindablondheim@gmail.com Put OFFER in the subject line. This offer is available through December 7th at 6PM.Current High Offer on the above painting

Who doesn’t love art that breaks the mold? Recycled art and design, green art and extraordinary art from everyday objects all stimulate the imagination in ways ordinary works can rarely achieve - and cardboard art is no exception. Recycled and environment friendly, the following artwork is not just an expression of the artists’ points of [...]

Feed Shed12x16 inchesacrylic on Birch panelwired and ready to hang unframedPurchase HEREWhich artists' work should You collect?Well, Mine of course!! :>)When you start out as a collector, think about it as the beginning of a long term relationship with your art. Take the time to think about what part of your budget you wish to use to purchase art. Will it be multiple paintings over a period of tim

PremaLaNay: INgrooves...announced...agreement with Myxer to provide...ringtones from the world's leading independent artists..."

Nandita Das, who is one of the most talented actresses of current Indian cinema, primarily, from the parallel cinema recently directed her first movie; Firaaq which is weaved around the after tension of a communal carnage and activities that occurred within time frame of 24 hours. In this movie she has got opportunity to direct a number of noted artists like Nasseruddin Shah, Paresh Rawal, Dipti N

Are you annoyed at the way the authorities are dealing with graffiti art?  If you live in a major city in North America, you are almost certain to encounter these beautiful paintings that grace more than a few otherwise bland walls.  There’s an attitude that comes from these authorities because some criminal elements in our [...]

This post looks at the rise of blogs and websites in 2008 which represent communities of interest for artists. In particular, it highlights: the development of group blogs and joint projects for making art some brand new sites for artists selling their work online In the first part of my review of blogging and art last year I noted that it continued to be very difficult for artists to get

Red Moon Stars Magic Mirror - SoldIt's gloomy here...but, the colors of Fall are starting to surround us in San Francisco. They lend themselves perfectly to warm nights snuggled up creating, borrowing the Season's colors and overwhelming feeling of change.Marie Mella, a fabulous artist and wonderful human being, from atelier marie mella - original and unique oil paintings created a lovely Etsy Tr

This Monday, November 24, we will be accepting holiday ornaments in the gallery from 10 am-6pm. This year's theme is Celebrate Alexandria! It is not necessary to solely produce images of Alexandria, but we do find that Old Town scenes tend to sell out quickly.Ornaments will be displayed on an artificial tree in the gallery from November 26 - December 31. Gallery staff will replace ornaments as

Welcome to the November 20, 2008 edition of a blog carnival of artists. David Peters presents David Peters Photoshop Video Tutorials posted at Learn Photoshop Now, saying, "Simple Photoshop Video Tutorials that will help you conquer Photoshop in no time at all. Take a look at their blog for a free sample video." Andrew Edgington presents Reduce Red Eye in Your Photos posted at Learn Adob

Indonesian artists protested here Tuesday after police bowed to pressure from Islamic hardliners and shut down production of a film about the 1965-66 massacres of communists. Protesters rallying outside police headquarters in Surakarta, Central Java, said police should protect the filmmakers from religious fanatics rather than shut down the film.

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There has been some confusion as to which artist would be drawing Deadpool issues 4 and 5. Marvel.com lists Paco Medina as the artist for Deadpool #4, and Carlo Barberi as the artist for #5. In an interview with Deadpool Bugle, Barberi confirmed he would be the artist on both issue 4 and issue 5. In the recent preview of Deadpool #4 the actual artist has been revealed. Barberi drew pages 1-17 and

The Felt Tips Genre: Indie / PopFrom: Glasgow, United KingdomThe Felt Tips are a Glasgow four-piece classic 90's indiepop, true indie not the lads rock that indie seems to have morphed into. They sing songs about relationships, girls, summer days and awkward fumbling sexual encounters (check out the humorous 'Not Tonight' on the bands myspace site). The Felt Tips are the sound of open windows, kid

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Californias Laguna Beach Has Something For Everyone A diverse range of events takes place at Laguna Beach in California all year round, it is reported.Surf competitions, guided walks and arts festivals are among the treats on offer, states Alf Alderson, writing for the Daily Telegraph.There are 30 beaches and coves in the area, he adds, so there is something to suit just about everyone."Enjoy an e

Red Studio is a website developed by the Museum of Modern Art, or MoMA, as it is more affectionately known as. It is a site that "explores issues and questions raised by teens about modern art, today's working artists, and what goes on behind the scenes at a museum." There will be interviews of artists by teens, discussions of what it takes to become an artist and how museums decide what to collec

Study for Mr Croot's Long Pod Chillis 8" x 8", graphite on mountboard copyright Katherine Tyrrell It's always interesting to take a look at what the agenda for the arts looks like when a national adminstration changes. Even though I'm not a citizen of the USA, like Canadian Robert Genn I've been wondering what's in store. Now that the election is over, it's possible to review campaign

I’m going to show you the artists that I met or was happy to see again at First Friday. Usually I take pictures of the crowd or a piece of art that struck me. Friday wasn’t so very busy and I had a chance to actually chat with many of them. Dray’s been around the [...]

It's the case of the same album titles, different artists. J Records recording artist Jazmine Sullivan released her debut album, "Fearless" back in September. Now country star Taylor Swift will release an album titled, "Fearless" on November 11. Coincidence? Probably not.Def Jam's Chrisette Michele released her album, "I Am" last year to critical acclaim. A month ago it was announced that Beyonce'

The honest truth is that I have so many favorite Etsy artists I could never just pick a couple. But here are some that have caught my eye recently.Original Artwork & Prints by Kellie Schneider Jessie Lawson

Artist: Various Artists Album: Songs That Changed The Church Hymns Release Date: 2008 Quality: Various Bit Rate Another 2008 compilation of some of the worlds biggest Christian Artists. Counting: Steven Curtis Chapman, Bethany Dillon, Matt Redman, Jeremy and Adie Camp, Nichole Nordeman, Shawn McDonald, Avalon, Bill Gaither, David Crowder*Band, Charlie Hall and others. Enjoy This! and if you like

I apologize for the late posting of this edition's blog carnival. It was due to the temporary unavailability of blogcarnival.com last week. Thanks for waiting. Now, here are the articles: Welcome to the October 30, 2008 edition of a blog carnival of artists. Fiona King presents 50 Tips for An Awesome Google Chrome Experience posted at The Daily Netizen. Hat Maker presents Pilgram Hat - How To

In our superficial world, what's a not-so-cute guy to do to gain prominence~??I mean, you can't really compete with those stud muffins who strut around in their tighty-whities for Calvin Klein... or mug for paparazzi shots when your own mug is... well, erm... less than photogenic... or change your hairstyle as often as Beckham when NOTHING actually looks good on ya...What's that~?? Do I hear someo

 Today's feature is special as it puts the spotlight on two famous makeup artists of color and a blaq vixen friendly line by the name of Illusions Cosmetics. This was a challenge because I researched all previous interviews to make sure that I asked questions that weren't already answered. It was a fascinating experience reading all about Janice and Denise and how insanely popular their cosme

Artist: Various Artists Album: Your Name Release Date: 2008 Quality: 320 Kbps This is a collection of powerful worship duets from some of today's top singers and songwriters, including Phil Wickham, Lincoln Brewster, Paul Baloche, Leeland Mooring, Aaron Shust, and members of Rush of Fools, Audio Adrenaline, and Building 429. Track List: 1. Almighty- Josh Reedy & Ayiesha Woods 2. Father-Ja

Several Moroccan artists and men and women of letters were awarded the 2007 Amazigh culture prize in recognition of their contribution to diffusing the Amazighe language and culture. The distinctions were handed, on Saturday, during a ceremony organized by the Institut Royal de la Culture Amazighe (IRCAM) on the occasion of the Seventh anniversary of its creation. The Honorary Prize went to

Okay, for those of you who might chuckle when you hear that some women buy their makeup from a not so high-end department store like Target, well,laugh no more.Target is aiming their bull's eye on some great beauty products. And the store is bringing mass appeal right into their shopping aisles. Thanks to 3 new collections for Target, you don't have to go running around looking for your favorite s

I live in San Francisco and weather here might be somewhat predictable, but you can depend on the skies not snowing during winter. A downpour of torrential rain, maybe, but in such a hilly town PERFECT for snow time shenanigans, the skies above the city itself will not snow.Instead, I think back to winter in Vermont or Vancouver, BC and enjoy Etsy Treasuries like the one Amanda from Makepeace Art

Take a look at Ning if you've ever wanted to set up a public or private art group, run or help with a national or local art society, are interested in new ways to market your art and/or have been running a group and using either Google groups or Yahoo groups. Chelsea Green Tomatoes - a work in progress 10" x 8" coloured pencil on Arches copyright Katherine Tyrrell I've always disliked intensely

UNLIMITED EDITION at Arlington Arts CenterUNLIMITED EDITION is a juried show about the relationship of the art world to reproduction and marketing. We're looking for artists who produce lots of unnumbered multiples of an image or an object…or who incorporate mass-produced products into their work…or who simply explore the commodification and mass-reproduction of art through various means.Appli

MIAMI.- Russian Dreams… presents a selection of cutting-edge works by contemporary artists from Russia. On view at the Bass Museum of Art from December 4, 2008 to February 8, 2009, the exhibition explores Russian art’s evolution from the pre-Glasnost era to the present day. Russian Dreams… is a collaboration between the Bass Museum of Art and the Multimedia Art Museum,2 Vote(s)

SAO PAULO.- The 28th Bienal de São Paulo proposes a different format from its previous editions, so as to offer a platform for observation and reflection upon the culture and system of biennials within the international art circuit. In order to do so it articulates exhibition, debate and dissemination strategies, taking its own experience as a case study, considering the deep changes that have ta

Look what I found on the EBSQ Blog! I didn't even realize I was in an Etsy Treasury, and the creator of the Treasury and article are both fabulous artists and wonderful people!Fresh Art From Tender Artists features some lovely new work from several EBSQ artists who are members of the EBSQ-Etsy Street Team. This fantastic treasury on Etsy features work from: Carolyn Schiffhouer, Tracey Allyn Green

Maybe.Now, right off, props to XXL magazine. I actually think that they are a far superior product - good columns, on point reviews, all of that. However, I'm wondering if being labelled "the next big thing" in XXL is akin to winning the "Best New Artist" Grammy: it deads your career before it even begins.What set me off was the new cover of the December issue of the mag, which has been all over t

Art In City HallThe Art League in partnership with the City of Alexandria, in conjunction with the Mayor's initiative to promote the arts citywide in Alexandria, are coordinating a rotating fine arts exhibit. This exhibit will enhance the environment of Alexandria's City Hall and promote the talent of local artists. The exhibit will be juried by an outside, independent expert in the arts and wil

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Design First For 3D Artists The most overlooked component in 3D animation is design. This is a cross-platform book that shows how to apply the techniques of pre-visualization through sketching, color, and photo reference to enhance your 3D. Download : Code:

Deftune Is Reaching Out To Independent Artists To Provide Free Services Ranging From Recording, Mixing, and Mastering (Limited Time Only!) I’m currently a student attending the world renown SAE Institute (Hollywood, CA). I can provide you access to a wide range of professional services, including equipment, and recording facilities. If you’re an artist and in need of [...]

Working in a Series - Resources for Artists I've woken up with a really yucky head cold this morning so today's post is just going to be an update about my three new information sites on Squidoo. Working in a Series - Resources for Artists - This is the site which is associated with The Working in a Series Project. By the end of the project it should include all the links to relevant

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Jan Blencowe About This Painting:Title: Landscape Echoes 5Media: acrylicSize: 12 in X 10 in (30.5 cm X 25.4 cmPrice: $300, unframed, includes shipping and insurance in the USAPay safely and easily with a credit card through Paypal, international orders too!How to Purchase:send me an emailWhat a pleasure it is to push around such luscious thick colors. It's also wonderful to have a painting with th

Following on from my blog post last Saturday I've create a new resource site relating to forums and groups for artists - Art Forums - Resources for Artists. It comprises: Checking out an art forumComparison of traffic fo different forumsArt Forums - the big and active onesArt Forums and Online CommunitiesFind out about Art Groups on the InternetSites which promote Groups rather than

What are the questions that artists are asking about the impact of the changes on the economy? These are the search queries that are referring people to my new information site Art and the Economy - Resources for Artistsart marketing in a bad economyarticles on artists and recessionbeing an artist in today's economyfine art and the economyhow do artists survive recessionhow economy affects art

SOLDJan BlencoweAbout This Painting:Title: Landscape Echoes 4Media: acrylicSize: 12 in X 10 in (30.5 cm X 25.4 cm)Price: $300, unframed, includes shipping and insurance in the USAHow to Purchase: Soldsend me an emailOK here's #4 in the series, and now I really need to order more panels! Today I went out with a 20x30, and did a plein air landscape using the palette knife. It was a real challenge to

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LONDON.- Contemporary artworks by a new wave of emerging artists will be offered in The Urban Art sale at Bonhams flagship salerooms in New Bond Street, London on Thursday 23 October 2008 at 7pm. The works are fresh, edgy, politically engaging and challenging. The sale follows the success of the world's first dedicated Urban Art sale, which took place at Bonhams earlier this year.2 Vote(s)

The 150 Sueños Ilustrados gallery on Flickr has incredible illustrations  by various artists interpreting the account of dreams in their own words by children in Mexico, Spain and Brazil.   Today I dreamed that I was in a village and a volcano exploded, but the lava didn’t´t burn me and it was made of colors. The innocent, pictorially rich, colorful imagery used by the children

From the "Spitzer Space Telescope" News Room Our current view of the universe, to quote Albert Einstein, is "not weirder than we do imagine, but weirder than we can imagine." That said, we have no choice but to observe the universe through human eyes and brains. How can we even start to make sense of it? One answer might be to call in the artists. For thousands of years, people have used art to e

After five weeks of no television and radio while working as Artist in Residence at Wilpena Pound, I did hear from someone in passing that Australian visual artist will receive 5% royalties for re-sold works for the value of $1000.00 and above. This is anticipated to happen on the 1 July 2009.Is this a good thing? I honestly don't know and not even going to try and comment about it. I will though

View of part of the SWLA exhibition in the West Gallery, Mall Galleries Annual society exhibitions have a habit of stagnating if innovative work is not encouraged and so the judges of Capmark Art Award have sought to find works that are original and thought provoking. Our society is steeped in traditional representational talent,but we are fortunate to also have artists who are prepared to

Arts enthusiasts check some of the photographic entries to Glendale's 5th Annual Open Studio Tour on display at Patrick's Cafe along San Fernando Road. Ladies facing camera, from left, are photographer Anna Cruz and Zen Lopez, arts group coordinator. GLENDALE – It didn't take long for Carlo Cruz, an emerging artist in search of a niche in... Philippine political & social events as seen from th

RealTalkNY talked with KRS-One, The Sugar Hill Gang, Grandmaster Dee, Naughty by Nature, Fat Joe & Juelz Santana about old school Hip Hop versus today’s Hip Hop. Answered included class, unity, performance & authenticity. VH1’s Hip Hop Honors show airs tonight @ 10 pm est. Host/Editor - Joy Daily Executive Producer - Nigel D. Pics: VH1 Hip Hop [...]

BSL and Lipspeaking Gallery Tour The Royal Academy presents an exhibition demonstrating the achievement of the famous Galerie Maeght. Featuring works by Miró, Calder, Giacometti and Braque, this exhibition reflects the freshness, optimism and inventiveness of the art that took post-war Paris by storm. The gallery opened in Paris in 1945 and was to become one [...]

Many UK pop and rock stars signed up to a new pressure group- the Featured Artists’ Coalition, the initiative of this coalition is to gain ownership and control of their work from record labels and to receive fair compensation as part of these new deals.” Robbie Williams, Radiohead, Kaiser Chiefs and The Verve are among the acts who have signed up to a new pressure group. “The UK

After superhit films like ‘Naagin’, ‘Nagina’ and ‘Jaani Dushman’ based on snakes and their revenges, this one is the next in Bollywood. What makes this special is that we have Bollywood’s sex kitten, Mallika Sherawat playing the snake woman here and that too, with an intricate detailing and styling to get into the right look for the Snake Woman in this film.This Bolly

Black Eyed Susans, 10x8, acrylic$250,unframed, pay through Paypal, easy & safe w/ a credit cardjan.blencowe@comcast.netHere's a fun, cheerful piece to round out the autumn. Yellow is such a happy color! This piece is from a year or two ago and is one I've always liked for its color and for the contemporary look the yellow background gives it. Speaking of color I've had a request to recommend