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Building Equity

comixguy — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 17:32:47 GMT

Last night I fucked up on a caricature job in Santa Cruz. I got the dates wrong for the gig and showed up a whole day late! Needless to say I screwed myself out of my fee, the half tank of gas it took to get there and back and had to send an apology to the person that contracted me for my mix-up. At this moment I feel pretty stupid.

But it does bring home the major flaw with my caricature business as a business model. Though I make more money per hour doing caricature than I do in any other capacity, I have no real equity from it. The business only makes money when I go out and do these gigs. No different than if I was playing piano bars for a living. On the long drive back from Santa Cruz, I realized that I have no more equity now than when I did when I started 20 years ago. I don't so much have a business, as I really just own a job.

Which brings me to thinking about the whole concept of Equity for artists. For my business to create equity it must build value from something other than my direct labor. I've been working on my illustrations and a plan to market them as greeting cards, t-shirts and flash art for tattoos. I've been feeling foolish about this idea because it takes much more money to do than caricatures and doesn't promise as big a cash flow. But it is a business model that would allow me to start building equity from my art.

It is like a musician moving from doing live shows to producing records. You can make a lot of money touring but if you don't tour you don't make money. But once you make a record and get it out there. You can make money for years (if it is popular) without stepping in the studio again. Of course this is a vast simplification of the music industry but it shows the difference between a model that makes money now compared to one that makes money over the longer haul.

My business plan for my illustration work is a lot more complicated, risky, expensive and just harder to do than my doing caricatures. But driving home from Santa Cruz made me realize that I can't count on doing caricatures for the rest of my life. If for no other reason, at one point I will be too old for this crap. I need a business model that creates equity from my work rather than just generating a cash flow.

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Why Spec Work is EVIL!

comixguy — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 18:44:38 GMT

I posted this up as a reply in "Breaking The Straving Artist Paradigm" Tribe but thought it would be a good topic here as well.

I've been reading this thread on Spec Work, and to be honest, it basically it show why so many artists are "starving" in the first place. I wanted to reply in a way that covers some of the ideas I've seen posted and why I think they are WRONG!

"whenever you are trying to break into a new market, one of the strategies available is to donate work, or to give something away for free. for example, some companies give away free samples in an effort to gain new customers."

Yeah I see a lot of this at Costco too. This isn't "Spec Work" but advertising. What they are giving away in inventory already made and the cost of doing so is so small as to make it worth while. For a Multi-Million dollar food company, the costs of opening a box of cereal and giving away small cups of it for people to taste is dirt cheap.
Spec Work for artists on the other hand, means we are expected to create a product and then give it away, in hopes that people will want to buy more, at a fair market price, later. No-one would make a whole product line of cereal, and then give it away to customers in hopes of making a market. They would set a price for the product first. Then advertise it to people. Then the value of the product will create the market for it.

"I have a buddy who has an idea he calls a "judo economy". If you are pushing your work, you can give it away. If someone is pulling (requesting) your art, you sell it."

For any business to survive it must be able to establish a fair market price for it's product. If you are giving away your work, then your established price is FREE. If you are just waiting for someone to request to buy your product, then the established price is whatever they offer (which most likely would be less than the fair market value). In any case, you are giving away any leverage you have in getting a fair price.
And by the way, I studied Judo when I was younger. It is all about leverage!

"If a commercial location asks me to do a mural for free and is willing to pay for materials, I'm all over it. I add an advertisement for my work in plain sight in the mural and tend to get numerous new contacts as a result."

But if you charged them for the job, then they would be paying for all the materials anyway PLUS your time doing it. In this case, you are exchanging your time and effort for advertising space. Now I don't know what the job cost would be for a mural? It might be a good deal or it might not. It would depend on what the actual dollar value of your time as an artist is worth, compared to what the dollar value of the advertising would be? If you didn't get at least 4 FULL paying jobs, at a rate equal or above what you would have gotten for the one free one, then it wasn't worth it.

"Just wondering - why do you say that working "on spec" is unethical? If I like a project, I'll work on spec, because even if they don't want to buy the work in the end, I'll still have a new portfolio piece."

Rule #1 of business: Time Is Money.
If you have put any amount of time in a project and the customer doesn't pay you for it, then they have taken your money just as much as if they reached into your bank account and yanked it out! ( And last I heard, ripping people off is still considered unethical.) I can do as many "portfolio pieces" as I want for free. Why do I need to do one for some cheap S.O.B. instead?

"You have to get 'noticed' first, before you can obtain the trust of the customer."

But that is why God created advertising. Using Spec Work to do this is sort of like saying women need to put out to a guy in order for them to be interested in you. Unfortunately for guys like me, most women I know have more self-esteem than that. (Darn it!) But I'm amazed at the number of artists who still hold on to the idea.
Actually, customers will "trust" you far more if you are professional, than if you are cheap. In fact for many, price is not an issue at all but dependability is. In the illustration field, art directors will go with an artist they know can make their deadlines rather than someone cheaper and better but who may not.
If you have a fair price though, then it shouldn't be an issue. If it is then maybe this isn't a customer you can trust? In most businesses, you have what is called the 80/20 rule, 80% of your income will come from only 20% of your customers. So it is not how many customers you can get but how many you can get that are worth keeping.

The exception that proves the rule on Spec work is writers. Most authors actually work on a novel before they have a publisher. So in a way, they are working on spec. But even among published authors, only a few are making enough to make their sole living from it. Only the most desperate would write a book on assignment for a publisher unless they had a contact for it and none would give a book away for free to someone just on the hope that they will buy the second novel. There is too much investment of time for them to be cavalier about it. Most comic book blogs I have followed are filled with tales of woe from comic book creators that have signed bad contracts with publishers just to see their work in print.

When you give work away for free, the person paying for it is you.

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child care centers or kids hospitals

PRATEEK — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:48:10 GMT

sat nam

if anyone knows of any child care centre or kids hospital in their area or anywhere,please post the address here and help in providing some support to the kids.

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drawing of Mike Shinoda

PRATEEK — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 03:18:07 GMT

sat nam

drawing of mike shinoda finished.

http://yogibhajan.deviantart.com/

for commision portraits.message me here.

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New Members: Introduce Yourselves Here, Please

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:27:38 GMT

New Members,

Please take the time to introduce yourselves here. Please provide information on why you came to join this tribe, what you hope to gain from it, and what you have to offer.

Please do this within a week or you will be removed from the forum.

Thank you,
H

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Legal workshop on Buying and Selling Art

comixguy — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:10:53 GMT

I got this in my email this morning and felt it was something that this group could use.

Jim

Please join California Lawyers for the Arts and The Crocker Museum when we present:

Understanding the Small Print: Buying and Selling Art

Whether you are an artist interested in selling your work or a collector looking to buy,
California Lawyers for the Arts is offering this workshop to help clarify the risks and rights
that you may encounter in this art market. Our speakers will be Shirley Dubnick, of the
renowned Solomon Dubnick Gallery and attorney Stephen Davis, intellectual property and
art law specialist from the law firm of Davis and Leonard.

Date ~ Saturday, July 19, 2008
Time ~ 1pm – 3pm
Place ~ The Crocker Museum 216 O Street, Sacramento, 95814

Admission: $5 students/seniors, $10 members of CLA and the Crocker Museum, $20
others. Phone (916) 442.6210 or email prclasacto@aol.com to reserve your space.

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realistic graphite portrait commision

PRATEEK — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:52:59 GMT

sat nam

here are my webpages.

http://artpapa.com/gallery/showgallery.php/ppuser/11357/cat/500

http://yogibhajan.deviantart.com/

hope you like the drawings.

if anyone wants to get their drawings done,then just give me a message here on tribe.

commision portrait= $ 15.

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Your website, hits and what you get from it.

billymillion — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 07:42:39 GMT

Here's the stats on my website http://wapsculpture.com/home.html from Google Analytics for the last year. It's been picked up on blogs all over the world. What have I gotten from it? No sales, just some emails.

Google Analytics

Dashboard
Mar 8, 2007 - Mar 9, 2008 Comparing to:
Date Range
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Site Usage

12,363 Visits

68,690 Pageviews

5.56 Pages/Visit

35.11% Bounce Rate

00:01:00 Avg. Time on Site

92.91% % New Visits
Traffic Sources Overview [remove]

Referring Sites 10,256 (82.96%)
Direct Traffic 1,940 (15.69%)
Search Engines 166 (1.34%)
Other 1 (0.01%)

How about you?

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any advice on build it your self art websites?

debi — Wed, 07 May 2008 22:37:02 GMT

There is a bunch of them out there, and you just upload your own information and images on a template site

The templates are already layed out and you also have a few choices, I believe that some even set up payment methods.

So my question is does any body know of any template art sites that have worked well for them
At the moment I have my work featured on a photography site which works great as a portfolio site ... but is geared towards photographers.

www.debitonge.zenfolio.com.

cheers

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Business planning?

comixguy — Tue, 13 May 2008 12:51:58 GMT

Color me curious. I see a lot of artist complain about how hard it is to make money with their art but I have to wonder how many of them have a real business plan to begin with? For the past couple of years I have been trying to put together a business plan that would allow me to make money doing what I love to do. Like it or not, making art is either a business or a hobby. If it is a business, then you need a solid plan to guide you through all the multitude of small details of running a business. (If it is a hobby, then you need a real job.) I wonder if anyone here has had any luck coming up with a plan to making money from their art?

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My work is avaialable as cards or prints from here....

Lynda — Thu, 08 May 2008 07:22:32 GMT

This is the portal:

http://www.geocities.com/lyndastevens/galleryintro.htm

Red Bubble and Imagekind both allow visitots to order cards or prints of some of my artwork. The rest are abou the artwork itself.

Helpful business tips to get the point across even better would be appreciated.

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My art is now available on T-shirts,mousepads,tanktops,and etc.

Kenneth L — Wed, 07 May 2008 00:35:37 GMT

Check out my art here! http://www.zazzle.com/kenny42077 that's available for sale.

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advice on a studio visit . . .

y_e_torres — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:46:43 GMT

so i have a studio visit as part of the last "judging" for a fellowship. and we are talking a $15,000 award amount here.

i have never had a studio visit of this caliber. ok, not ever.

advice anyone???

thanks!

-yet

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Congress considering the Orphan Works act again

comixguy — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 18:12:32 GMT

It seems that Congress is once again considering the Orphan Works act again. This would change the existing copyright laws to expand what is to be considered an "orphaned work" . An orphaned work is a work of art where the copyright has lapsed because of either on purpose, because of the passage of time or lack of proper registration. It can then be used without your permission for any purpose. Up until now, this has been mostly work where because the artist has passed away and their estate has allowed the copyright to become public domain.

Changes would be to expend this to work by living artists! Artwork that is not registered with the copyright office or with newly created private "copyright registries" will be considered "orphaned" and free for anyone to use. Copyright violators can get exception from infringement suits if they claim to have made a "reasonably diligent search" for the copyright holder.

This is something that would adversely affect every artist currently working today. Artists would have to spend hundreds if not thousands, of dollars each year to register their own work. And this would not even guarantee the same level of legal protection we have today. It would effectively gut any copyright protection we have.

Here are some links to blogs explaining it in more detail.

http://chaucer.umuc.edu/blogcip/collectanea/2008/03/orphan_works_legislation_round.html

http://www.tomrichmond.com/blog/?p=1945

http://mag.awn.com/index.php?ltype=pageone&article_no=3605&page=1

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boston?

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:17:31 GMT

might be moving to Boston sooner or later( hopefully sooner) , and Im looking around for jobs- stuff -& people. any info on the following would be greatly apriciated..
good shops in the boston area
anyone looking for an artist( or 2 ) to hire
investors to open a new shop
existing shop looking to buy equipt./ flash, ect.
good areas to live ( & apt or house to rent )
other artists & photographers ( & photo jobs)
good art suppliers & stores

thanks in advance to any info you can provide. not a total stranger ( grew up in Ct.) but its been a loooong time since i've been there.- Ruik

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Taxes - Contract Work as an Artist's Assistant

y_e_torres — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:59:43 GMT

i understand that i can file my taxes quarterly. i have no other source of income and i only use my car occassionally for this job.

does anyone know what form i fill out and anything else that might be helpful?

xo

-ms. YET

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Who owns the files on my website?

mt — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:19:22 GMT

Hey all,

I have a situation... My wife paid another performing artist to create a website for her, which in their arrangements included hosting.
For my understanding this is a work for hire, since he would not have made this website otherwise, without her payment.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Work_for_hire

Now that the registry of her URL is coming up, he does not want to send us the files for the site so we can reload it onto the hosting plan that I have for my websites. He claims it is not their policy to release files. We like the base design, while the mystery meat navigation is slow and buggy, the base of the design is nice. We offered to keep his design credits unless a complete overhaul occurs, since we like the visual layout. For my knowledge, my wife paid for:
1. graphic design of the site
2. hosting from web release until this summer, seperately from basic design cost
3. registry of her URL, which was put in her name under his business.

What to do?
Do we keep the base design and re-script the back-end if he chooses to not send the files of the complete site?
What exactly are you buying when you contract for a site to be built, if not the files that comprise the site?
Recommendations?

Many thanks,
MT

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Bad clients

Poster_Boy — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:54:02 GMT

Hello,

I have just recently started my custom airbrushing business. So far, I have had two bad clients in a row. The first guy wanted me to airbrush T-shirts for a High School basketball team, the Waterloo Wildhawks. He sent me the initial $200 to start the project, then when I had completed the project and delivered the T-shirts to him, he handed me a check. Later, the check bounced. I have called his phone numbers numerous times. I have sent him e-mails as well. I have contacted his head coach at the University, who told me since it has 'nothing to do with the University' it has nothing to do with him. I have contacted the head of the Waterloo Wildhawks, who told me that both himself and the guy who bounced the check are 'very busy'. I suppose I could take the check to the bank where it was drawn to resubmit it, but that's in another city from me (I am in Hamilton, Ontario....he is in Waterloo, Ontario. This is an hour drive.)

This guy is obviously dodging me. It looks as though I will have to take him to court.

Then, I had someone who wanted me to do his motorcycle for him. He was rude and obnoxious from the start, demanding that I drop my price. When he asked me how long it took to do a motorcycle helmet, I told him it took two weeks. He told me 'You've got a week!' I spent all week on that project, spraying a coat of paint, drying with the heat gun, sanding it. After a week was over, he said if the helmet wasn't ready then he would take it to someone else to do it. I had the design he asked for done, but I couldn't get it clear-coated. I have to send the clear-coating out to someone else, and he just had a truck come in. The client told me that since I didn't have it clear-coated for him, that I wasn't a 'professional'. Therefore, he would not be paying me for the job I did....only $60 to cover the cost of paint. I was so upset, I took the money and just let him go...even though it cost me $150 in materials and 30 hours in labor to do that helmet....which was fine. I could show you photographs of it if you wanted to see them.

In any case, I have learned to NEVER accept checks from people. Also, I have learned to prepare an invoice for the materials that I use on a project, including the materials as well as (my) labor costs. I still have a problem being assertive with people.

Has anyone else had a problem with clients?

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Marketing

water_muse — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 02:00:50 GMT

I've been having a lot of difficulty marketing my cafepress store... I'd be really grateful for any suggestions of ways I could improve traffic.

http://www.cafepress.com/anupwardspiral

Right now the store generates roughly one sale per month and generates not quite enough commission to cover the store fee.

I've been through several iterations of changing the layout and text on the store itself. I've added keywords to all the images in the store, which is responsible for most of my sales but really doesn't generate traffic in my store because of the way cafe press is designed. I've copied most of not all of my images to my tribe photos, and to my Deviant Art gallery ( http://smolderingremains.deviantart.com ) and I've linked to the store in the description of every image. I've purchased advertising on Deviant Art which unfortunately can't link to the store directly, it has to link to the Deviant Art profile, so it hasn't really generated any traffic to the store. I've posted a number of images to the photo galleries in a number of tribes here like the Puns tribe, again with links to the store in the description.

Thanks. :)
ike

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resume question

y_e_torres — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 21:18:40 GMT

i have a pretty extensive cv as a visual artist and i want to combine my dance/performance into my resume because of how my creative work is transitioning.

i don't know where to start . . . any suggestions?

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it relates to environmental / human concerns

Karine — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 21:28:42 GMT

see:

http://www.fundred.org/

and the password is:

paydirt

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Group Shows

billymillion — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 02:49:31 GMT

What group shows have you participated in and what came from it? What did you do to be accepted into these shows?

I've been in 2 cannable flower shows and met some really nice people. To be in it you just need to show up with your art something like a day in advance if I remember correctly.

I was in the Tom of Finland erotic art show in West Hollywood and sold a very nice 800.00$ wood penis. I contacted TOF and was invited to be there.

My stuff is currently at Dr. Susan Block's Speakeasy Gallery and she tells me a group show is coming up soon. I contacted Dr Suzy, interviewed with her and promoted myself at one of her parties/filmings. No sales yet.

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Editors

Tiffany — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 20:13:10 GMT

I am wondering if anyone knows of any resources for literary editors? Especially if there's any that come with personal references from anyone here.....

Thank you!!!
T

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prices on website

Vikinggirl — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 13:34:11 GMT

I'm working on my website because it needed serious updating.
And I was wondering.. I have seen plenty of art websites where they have all their art pictured, but there are no prices listed.
Why? What is the advantage of that?
Do you do that so people contact you and you can make up a price on the spot?

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First Art Show

LindaK — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 14:40:39 GMT

OK, I've been an artist for many years now. But only in these last couple of years have I been very serious about it. I'm back in school, and intent on a show this summer. So now what? How should I best present my work? How do I price it? Is there room for haggling?

The next question on your minds is "What kind of art do you do?" Well, I do botanical illustration. Pretty pictures of plants. My tribe profile has some. But I'm also wanting to work on things based on that fine detail of plants mixed with backgrounds, and who knows what. (That's why I'm in school.) I'm working in graphite, colored pencil, watercolor, and photography. Most of the work isn't big. From the graphite leaf that's about 4" x 4" to say, 20" paper. however I have a photography montage that's about 22" x 36".

So, back to my questions. Help?

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New Mod

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 07:04:53 GMT

Any takers? I realize I've only been here for a few weeks, but I am too busy with things to be on tribe much these days.

PM and I'll pass the torch.

H.

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9 Questions

ArtistPower — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 22:00:47 GMT

I posted these on my blog too, but thought it might make a good topic here

1 What type of artwork do you create?

2 Do you consider yourself to be a beginner, intermediate or advanced artist?

3 Have you sold any of your work so far?

4 Does the idea of promoting and selling your artwork intimidate you?

5 Where would you like to be with your art in a year? Five years?

6 Would you like to support yourself with artwork sales and if so What are your selling/marketing goals for the next year?

7 What inspires you as an artist?

8 What stops you cold? Turns you off as an artist?

9 Do you have a website or blog address you would like to share?

"You don't become an artist to remain obscure" - Jean Giraud

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Frame Source?

alandavisphoto — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 06:09:50 GMT

I'm looking for a good frame source in LA or OC for wood frames with glass and also probably basic matting. Nothing too complicated, in fact basic black and square would do just fine most of the time. Aaron bros isnot cutting it any more and I'm looking for 2x3 aspect ration frames usually and they are hard to find unless you go custom. I have tried a few online companies and haven't been too impressed, they require you to use plexi etc... Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated...

-Alan

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Art Studio Tips

ArtistPower — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:53:51 GMT

1) GET A PORTABLE STUDIO – Keep an art journal with you 24/7/365 as it can
be amazingly affective for you and your work. It is a powerful tool to
access your own personal creative space at the drop of a hat! Most of all it
allows you to hit the studio with out having a formal space that you
physically go to, or when you are away from your formal studio. All in all,
the important thing is that it is your space to have and to hold, regardless
of where you are and what you are doing. You can just connect with that
essential part of you that wants to WORK any time, anywhere.

2) CREATE A COMMUNITY SPACE – All over the globe there are spaces available
for rent. Do some research! Find out from who, what, when and where you can
rent out a space. Then take the space and cute it into 4 separate spaces.
You take one space and rent the other 3 out for whatever your expenses are
(rent, heat, electric). This is a totally positive, exciting way to develop
a free space for yourself and support others who are looking for inexpensive
work space and want to be around other like-minded artists! If you present
yourself to the owner of the space in a serious manner with a clear plan and
a commitment to the project he or she might even create the space for you
and keep your start up costs real low.

3) You can TAKE THIS IDEA and build on it all the way to owning your own
building with studios and a gallery, art café and so on… It has been done
all over the world for many years. Just start small, use your creative mind,
and think "space"! Just keep thinking about it until you make it happen! It
does not take money, it takes time, smarts and the willingness to believe!

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postcard print

Vikinggirl — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 22:54:54 GMT

In my quest to transform my photographs into postcards, my friend recommanded this site:
http://www.vistaprint.com/vp/ns/splash/splash_postcards.aspx?xnav=LeftItem&xnid=CardsNotesStationery&dng=1061560

Anybody any postcard experience with it?
Any other suggestions?

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yay

tribal_rustle — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 06:10:30 GMT

i joined an arts collective today and they seem to have business skills !

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mask magic new tribe inviting you: includes the painted face

Leah — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 20:48:51 GMT

Please feel invited to engage and visit a new tribe called
mask magic
for those that have experiences and skills to share, for the discussion of the magic in creating and wearing masks
please feel invited to view the photo gallery and to share your pics too..
hope to see you there,
leah

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Calling all artists - wall space available for Eternal Spring 08 show at Somarts Gallery on Feb 9

nika — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 20:14:18 GMT

We've great show coming up. There is tons of white wall. We're asking for artists applicants who want to showcase their work. All entries due by 2/3. Email me tangaz@gmail.com directly. Visit http://eternalspring08 for more info about our show.

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call for art: Otis on Maiden Lane, SF

heather — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 08:42:00 GMT

ARTworkSF | Call For Art: Otis Lounge, Solo Show 4

DESCRIPTION: Otis Lounge is an upscale food and beverage establishment on tony Maiden Lane, just off Union Square in downtown San Francisco. This venue has a 'downtempo' urban ambiance, providing a perfect backdrop to lunch during an afternoon of shopping or drinks after work with the financial district set. This venue pairs well with work in all mediums in the following styles: contemporary abstraction, urban landscapes, contemporary realism with an edge, deep jewel toned palettes, geometric abstraction, and minimalism. Contact cfa@artworksf.com to request venue specs and submission procedures.

ENTRY DEADLINE: January 29, 2008
ARTISTS NOTIFIED: February 19

CURATOR: GK Callahan
Juror: Damon White

SHOW DATES: March 26 to April 23, 2008
RECEPTION: Tuesday, April 8, 7:00pm to 9:00pm
LOCATION: Otis Lounge Lounge
ADDRESS: 25 Maiden Lane, San Francisco
DELIVERY DATE/TIME: March 26, 4:30pm
PICK UP DATE/TIME: April 23, 4:30pm

PROCESSING FEE- $15 dollars to submit 1- 6 images. Must be received before submissions are reviewed. You will be given passwords for online forms when participation fee is received.

PARTICIPATION FEE- $35 due upon curators confirmation of your accepted/selected works .

PLEASE NOTE THAT FEES DO NOT APPLY TO CURRENT ARTWORKSF MEMBER ARTISTS.

PAYMENT:

- To make a payment by credit card, go to store.artworksf.com and follow the on-screen instructions. The password needed to access the online submission form and image uploader will be issued after the transaction is complete. Note: no www. for this url.

- For mailed submissions and payments:
ARTworkSF Gallery
49 Geary St. Suite 234
San Francisco, CA 94108

SUBMISSIONS:
ENTRY DEADLINE/ IMAGE SUBMISSION DEADLINE: January 29, 2008

Each artist may submit up to 6 pieces for consideration. All art submitted must be available for sale. Submissions are not considered complete until both images have been received and the on-line submission form has been correctly submitted.

For framing and presentation guidelines, please go to: www.artworksf.com/members/policies.htm

ONLINE SUBMISSIONS: (Preferred)
Obtain password for submission form and image uploader after paying processing fee

- Online submission form: www.artworksf.com/artinvent.html

- Upload images at: www.artworksf.com/image_uploader.php
(300 dpi, 4" X 5" jpeg images)

Please make sure to include the show’s name (Otis Show #4) when uploading images and filling out the submission form

For further questions regarding submissions send to: cfa@artworksf.com
Please make sure to include the name of the show you wish to submit work for.

………………………………………………………………………………………………
Check out our upcoming group shows at www.artworksf.com/members/call.htm
………………………………………………………………………………………………

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Evolution

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 23:37:49 GMT

Tell me...

...how do you see this tribe evolving?
...what (more) do you want from it?

Let me know and I will do my best to meet your needs.

Thanks!

H.

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Greetings from the New Mod

Sun, 06 Jan 2008 23:02:11 GMT

I just wanted to take a moment and introduce myself as the new moderator. If you have any suggestions/comments/questions, please feel free to PM me.

Thanks so much,
"Halcyon"

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new moderator ?

tribal_rustle — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 05:02:22 GMT

i need to escape ,
want to steer the boat ?

im too stressed.

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contract

Vikinggirl — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:50:35 GMT

My very best highschoolfriend in the Netherlands is a big fan of my work and offered to become my Dutch representative.
She wanted to do it for free, but I was thinking about giving her a commission. Just the fact that payed people work harder and to seperate work from friendship.

What kind of contract can I do?
She wants to take my pictures to a local printer and print postcards/posters

- do I pay for the printing and when she sells it, I get 80? %?
-does she pay for the printing and when she sells it I get 20%?

Is that the procentage that is normal?
What procedure that is normal?
Is she doing it as a free-lancer then?

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Accepting art submissions for IOSIS Art Party room at Kinetic 3

yvettesoler — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 20:40:45 GMT

We are in the process of curating art for the IOSIS Art Party Room at Kinetic 3 - March 22nd at the Pacific Science Center. This event draws between 1200-1500 people for a one night festival of music, art, performance and more.

If you are a Pacific Northwest artist and are interested, send your submission to art [at] infiniteconnections.org.

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What was/is your difficulties in being a professional artist?

Rebekah — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 01:31:39 GMT

I remember the entire time I grew up, I wanted to be an artist. When I was in high school, however, I started rethinking that maybe I wouldn't like so much to make art my business/career because it just seemed too difficult and there were sooo many talented artists are there. As it turned out, I did make creativity my business, just not in the way I was originally thinking. What difficulties did you (or do you) have making art into a business? Or what was the biggest lesson that you learned?

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Sell your items for free

davepattison — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 09:53:56 GMT

This looks pretty easy.

http://www.easytobuy.com/Sell.aspx

Sell Your Item for Free!
Beta users join and sell for free!
No setup fees. No transaction fees. No monthly fees. TOTALLY FREE!

You, Your Customers, and PayPal
This widget simply showcases products you want to sell directly to your customers. The widget sends your customers directly to PayPal with your product information ready for purchasing. That's it!

PayPal is the only payment method we are currently configured for but we will be adding additional payment methods, including Google Checkout, very soon. All product listings are published on Google

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anybody have this conversation?

Shems — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 12:17:08 GMT

acquaintance: So...what do you do for a living?

Me: Oh I paint, I'm a painter, I mean an artist. I make paintings.

acquaintance: Oh, so you don't have a job?

Me: Uh...

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portrait painting

Vikinggirl — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 19:02:14 GMT

A skilled person can make a very natural realistic portrait.
Is he/she then an artist or a crafts person?

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artist wanted

cruzzin — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 20:49:23 GMT

I’m a writer seeking a Seattle based comic artist/illustrator to collaborate with on a graphic novel.

It’s a supernatural/horror/thriller rock-opera joint.

Please message me with your reply, as I’ve posted this in a bunch of tribes.

Thanks.

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between microcosmos and macrocosmos

Paul — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 14:49:55 GMT

Hi, i've just put up a new gallery of work images on my website www.paulmarks.net and would really appreciate some feedback. All comments be they good, bad or ugly are welcome. Thanks

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A rose is a rose...???

Vikinggirl — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 04:03:28 GMT

Well then..Guess what happened to me...
A local art gallary contacted me last summer to have my art on display and for sale. Neat. All fine.Got some things in. Got a contract. no worries.
Not a lot off people came, but they just started so give it some time.
Last week, when it slowed down with my summer markets, I decided to pay them a visit and see if anything sold.

..... the gallery was GONE.
It was now called Shrooms and outside it looked like a "hippy" store. Although there were some of the same things in the window displayed. What is going on????

When I came in there was the same lady who had the art gallery. She decided to change the name and make it a store instead of an art gallery. She gave back the big paintings to the artists, but the rest was exactly the same. My pieces were still there. On their happy spot.
She apologized that I didnt recieve a phonecall, cause she tried to contact all the artists to tell them about the name change. She said that since she changed the name, there are a lot more people coming in and buying things. Now she attracts lots off young people who also buy art. Instead of a few people who came in and expected a fancy gallery and were disapointed by all the hand made jewerlry.
As long as it sells its fine by me. Sad thing is, now i can't say anymore my stuff is in an art gallery. It had such a nice sound to it :-)

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What did you do to get accepted by a gallery?

Enzie — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:21:15 GMT

Please share what steps you have taken before you have been picked by a gallery for representation.

1. Did you hit the streets with portfolio in hand?
2. Did you mass mail samples of work to galleries?
3. Where you approached after winning in a show, or other type of exposure?
etc.....

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Artist Discussion Salon & CELLspace Call to Arms

Rachel — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:55:44 GMT

We have been planning this discussion on arts and media production for some time but it's even more appropriate in the face of what is going on. Keep your eyes peeled for the new Executive Director of Black Rock Arts Foundation, joining us for panel discussion!

Artist Salon and Reception for the Expo for the Artist and Musician
Thursday, September 13th 7:30-10:30
CELLSpace (2050 Bryant) SF

free admission
free drinks and snacks
arts and media panels - discussion and Q&A

live music - visual art show
puppetry workshop(canceled due to CELLspace woes, see below)
sewing class

This salon is part of the lead-in for an astounding event happening at SomArts that weekend, designed to bring artists, musicians, and the people who make it all happen together to meet each other and talk about their work. At CELLSpace we will have an art show in the gallery, puppetry and sewing workshops in the loft, musicians, free drinks and food, and panel discussions. The discussions will revolve around the ideas of producing arts, media, and change from a non-profit and for-profit perspective. What are the benefits of each format? How can artists navigate the world between the two for maximum freedom and maximum funding? Bay Area heavies from both sides of the fence will discuss why they have chosen the structure that they have and how they use it to get what they want.

BREAKING NEWS - CELLspace is facing massive crisis and needs your help! We will give the microphone to someone from the organization who can tell you all about what is going on and how you can get involved. Get your news fresh from the trenches. We love this community resource and want to fight to keep it! http://pandorastrunk.com http://artsandmedia.net/expo

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NEW TRIBE ...AMAZING ART

The Passenger — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 12:08:03 GMT

This is a tribe to celebrate the worlds greatest artists
How, When, Where, and Why they created the worlds most timeless works
Lets create a gallery that we can all be proud of
http://tribes.tribe.net/29104d87-26ac-4a27-a01c-ac24e71ecf8a?_click_path=Application%5Btribe%5D.Tribe%5B29104d87-26ac-4a27-a01c-ac24e71ecf8a%5D

FOLKLORE AND MYTHOLOGY
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Religious and Spiritual Art (Apparitions

http://tribes.tribe.net/eb5f7908-cda1-40f9-9648-e8b00b84292f?_click_path=Application%5Btribe%5D.Tribe%5Beb5f7908-cda1-40f9-9648-e8b00b84292f%5D

Famous Quotes and Short Stories tribe
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BIRDMAN - tribe.net:

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Subliminal Messages and Propaganda - tribe.net:
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PROPHETS and VISSIONARIES... WE ARE... - tribe.net:
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SongWriters
http://tribes.tribe.net/963b1f92-281c-4bcf-b395-325a809d1b54?_click_path=Application%5Btribe%5D.Tribe%5B963b1f92-281c-4bcf-b395-325a809d1b54%5D

AMAZING ART

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Folk Art and Pop Art ( Folk- N- POP )

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The Prophecy of Magog - tribe.net:
http://tribes.tribe.net/d64e82b0-72ef-4c72-b5e7-299383c1d4e0

WARTIME
http://tribes.tribe.net/542c9b86-93b1-4b12-bc96-a754f89c5e8e?_click_path=Application%5Btribe%5D.Tribe%5B542c9b86-93b1-4b12-bc96-a754f89c5e8e%5D

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selling big ticket art at fairs or expos?

billymillion — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 22:07:11 GMT

This fall I will be showing at the exotic erotic ball and some shows and expos and would like to accept credit cards. My work may cost much more then the average buyer will have on them (1000+). I thought that I would use paypal virtual terminal but was rejected because my work was deemed paraphernalia and against company policy. Does anyone have any suggestions?

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Anyone in England selling at Art & Craft Fairs, Music and/or Pagan Festivals????

Eleanor — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 15:42:45 GMT

Hi, I'm new to tribe.net. Was wondering if there is anyone out there who lives in England who sells their work at art & craft fairs, music and/or pagan festivals. I'm about to embark on this and would dearly love to hear from others more experienced. Perhaps there may even be a possibility of teaming up for mutual support ??????
Eleanor

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Hello there. I'm a newbie.

Aila — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 22:47:44 GMT

WEll, I'm an aspiring cartoonist. Aspiring meaning Ive only finished my first college-level cartooning class about a week ago, Im still in high school and Ive been drawing since 6th grade, but yea.... I hope, when I get the funds for all the bristol and copies I'll need, that I can start making markitable mini comics and the like to get me known for when I start my own sagas... Ive got two in mind, one longer than the other.

Since I think youre all professionals here and theres a WIDE range of talent, I was wondering if I could be welcomed and maybe ge some advice, pretty please? :D Thankie!

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Uchronia

trollsock — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 18:16:43 GMT

http://www.uchronians.org/

anyone seen their new book ???

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Do people buy art because it is cheap?

davepattison — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 06:10:06 GMT

I watch antique road show on PBS and see nice stuff obtained for a wink or a song...

However, I really believe people buy art because it is expensive...I don't know if you can sell your pieces for 300 and make a living at it. Don't sell yourself short. People don't buy Art because its cheap. They buy it because it's expensive. Raise your prices...and make the work so good it will be worth what your ask. You can do it...
Go for it.

Keep Thinking about it...

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selling art at fairs / festivals

alix — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 17:23:11 GMT

Anyone have any experience, thoughts on this:

Selling your art, prints, origianls at festivals, fairs, with the little white tent on a street fair, or earth festival with bands playing somewhere off in the distance and varieties of people strolling by, perusing your wares, art for sale? Anyone successful at this, make a profit, loose money? Is it worthwhile? How much is the average festival,, numbers, etc. ?

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Great example of independent film distribution...

Joanna — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 17:23:23 GMT

Hello artists and business folk,

I thought you all might be interested in watching this free independent film that showcases a couple from New York who only communicated through art, and mail art, during their entire relationship. Four Eyed Monsters, I am sure some of you have heard of it through the indie circuit, is a prime example of the DIY spirit that is involved within the indie community.

It will only be up (for free) for a week here: http://foureyedmonsters.com/watch/

So check it out, read all about their story and if you become a huge fan, buy the film through the “Buy DVDs/Downloads” link... It is all for a good cause- getting the filmmakers out of debt and supporting the indie art community! enjoy!

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My new web site

MrkoolD — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 02:12:59 GMT

I just want to let everyone know that I have done a lot of work uploading work to my new web site devoted to ny art work.

www.webspawner.com/users/mrkoold/index.html

Charles

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seeking license / commission work - suggestions ?

water_muse — Thu, 31 May 2007 22:27:42 GMT

Hey, I've been trying to get some more variety in my portfolio to show folks that I'm not limited to just comic strips. I just put this one up last night http://people.tribe.net/water_muse/photos/5aaa1121-7dd1-4f4e-9436-514b6713fa68 and some of my portfolio can also be seen at http://smolderingremains.deviantart.com

I've not had much luck (yet) with finding work as an illustrator on craigslist. I wonder if anyone here has any suggestions of other (or possibly better) places to advertise myself as being available for either licensed or commissioned illustration work?

Thanks :)

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art agents

avrellfoxartist — Tue, 29 Aug 2006 17:29:42 GMT

i'd like to know what kind of experiences,good or bad,that other artists have had with agents selling or booking their work and if anyone knows of a reliable agent in the vancouver/calgary/kootenay region.

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The beancoutnerculture

Carnildo — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 12:54:18 GMT

Grist for the mill:

"“There’s a certain arrogance in believing you can do whatever you want to someone else’s output,” says Lake. “To suggest that copying is creating is ridiculous.”

It’s also not doing anything to stimulate creativity.

We can think cobbling together bits and pieces of other legitimately original works makes us creative all we want, but it’s a delusional concept. Not only is it demotivating to truly creative people, it sends a terrible message. That your original idea is my original idea and as such I have a right to do anything I want with it. Fact: It’s creative people who make the world a better place, not creative leeches."

http://www.commarts.com/ca/colad/ernS_342.html

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How do I do it?

knewkevlar — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 02:34:48 GMT

Greetings my fellow artiste.
How do I do it? How do I get a great photographer to shoot my art, emphasing the details? How do I get a computer wizard to completely revamp/update my website(s)? How do I do these things when I am so broke that I can't even pay attention!? Barter you say? Okay! Here's the deal folks. I will exchange my art ability, existing paintings, or create an original art piece for anyone that can help me unmuck my career from the tar pits of poverty.
Yea verily!
K

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New Performance Photography Tribe

braddosland — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 22:16:01 GMT

http://tribes.tribe.net/performancephoto

Come check out this tribe for performance photographers and the people who enjoy photographs of performances.

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...Visionary Art blog on LJ...

Sun, 04 Feb 2007 00:26:06 GMT

...Visionary Art blog on LJ...

Dear Friends!
I have created a community in Live Journal blog.

http://community.livejournal.com/korolev_artsur/

It for professionals and lovers of Surrealism, Visionary Art, Fantastic Realism.
Please feel free to post and discuss there all your news and all your ideas!

You may post there some information of your Art sales, sales of art posters, art cards , to promote
an art teaching, seminars and whatever you wish to announce for the world Art Visionary society.

To join the group you should create an account (yes, it's free):

https://www.livejournal.com/create.bml?from=oleg_korolev

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ARTISTS/FILM MAKING CO-OP SAILING THE MED. JOIN US~

panache — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 02:31:33 GMT

Beginning in March next year, we are inviting 9 people to cruise from Bodrum, Turkey along the Turkish coast, Cyprus, Athens, Alexandria on a share expenses basis (very, very inexpensive). We began a documentary in Paris and Turkey last year, and now as it gets warmer in Turkey we are going to complete it. We have a US distributor, and everyone involved will share in profits. It could be quite profitable for you and a real life changer. We are in pre-production of three others...one on black jazz in Paris after WWII until now. We have a Turkish captain/crew/cook on our 70' Gulet, 6 double staterooms still available, all with their own head (toilet and shower). Qualifications? Simply to be able to get along with people. Age? Our producer is 60, our editor is 25. Age inmaterial if you are young in spirit. If you have video experience (HD MiniDV PAL and Final Cut Pro, writing) all the better, but we are doing this to perhaps expand the focus of our documentary which is based on the mystical aspects of Alexander the Great - Title: Force of Evidence. Creative people get free reign as long as they don't sink the ship or the project. We are interested to add some human interest...profound, provocative, funny...to the program, so film making experience in not a requirement. Come for a week or two months. Email me for details.

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Ask an anonymous art dealer

ianthal — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 19:43:47 GMT

I recently came across this column on the online journal, "Big, Red and Shiny." It just seems like a great source of business wisdom for visual artists in dealing with collectors, and galleries. (And so, in a backwards way, advice for galleries and collectors on how to treat artists fairly.)

http://www.bigredandshiny.com/cgi-bin/frameset.pl?issue=issue55

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Photos of 2D art needed

lisafreeman — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 16:43:26 GMT

Greetings all,

I need to find a photographer that can take professional photos of my paintings. Anyone know of someone who can do 2D art photos?

Thanks,
One love,
L

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Retainer for Art Commissions

Xeena — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 07:08:26 GMT

Is it standard and/or acceptable to require a retainer for a commissioned work of art? A percentage? By retainer, I don't mean a deposit because deposits are refundable. It's more of a "if you want me to start doing the work, you need to pay me some money and if you decide later you don't want it, I've already done the work so you're not getting your money back".

And what about contracts? Or do they scare people?

As a photographer, I require these things. My boyfriend is a painter (and draws) and has recently been screwed by people who paid nothing up front and now seem to have had a change of heart/mind/pocketbook.

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Inexpensive fine art quality digital printing of your artwork - on an Epson 9800 wide format printer

John-Creator-of-Worlds — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 16:57:58 GMT

Hello fellow creatives,

I have an Epson 9800 pro digital inkjet printer available at very low rates, often 1/2 to 1/4 as much as service bureaus charge, and am interested in working with photographers and artists to print images of their work.

Many are familiar with the fine photo and fine art papers available, but many are not yet very familiar with printing on canvas. Your artwork can look superb on canvas as well, and the results are archival.

You can increase and extend the exposure of your work with accurate and long-lasting prints on many media including aluminum, vinyl and silk. It's possible to make more from selling prints than in selling originals, and you can do both.

If you are interested in printing at a fraction of the retail costs out there, please contact me. For example if your files are ready to go there is no setup fee, and printing on papers is $6.50/square foot and $8.50 for canvas. I am located in Oakland, CA and would enjoy talking with you more about it and helping you to get to where you print what you want, as few or as many as you want, when you want.

Thanks a lot, I look forward to working with you!

John Sheridan
510 636-1444
johnsheridanart.com/digital_...ting1.htm

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Harsh reality

Thu, 31 Aug 2006 01:18:17 GMT

Okay, give me the scoope on trying to work towards becoming a recognized artist (realist painter), and getting paid for what I love doing. With all the millions of seriously skilled artists in addition to the wanna be artists, what are the chances of being able to sell my work and get commissioned to do work. Would love to hear the harsh reality of the business (I can take it). Need to be educated here.
Thanks in advance.

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Art Expo NYC in March.

Luis — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 07:23:39 GMT

Is there anyone exhibiting at the art expo in NYC. I saw that the art expo is accepting solo artists not affiliated with major galleries. Is there anyone in this group exhibiting. Has anyone exhibited in the past. I am very curious about this aspect of marketing my work and the amazing exposure it would bring. I have never been, so this year i think I will attend and see if I can drum up some interest. I am interested in any and all feedback about this.

Thanks in advance,
Luis daiel Gutierrez

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copying my work...

michael — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 15:58:44 GMT

Hello every one lilpigMike here , I need advice ! A design store has offerd to buy coppies of my paintings and I'm not shore how to proceed . Any advice would be GRATELY APRICEATED !!!!
LilpigMike

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What I know about the business of art.

k3no — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 07:50:02 GMT

It sucks!

Hi, I am new here, and there's not a single day that I don't think about money and art.

For Instance:

"Thomas Eakins painting "the gross clinic" was recently sold for $68 million.In 1878 the alumni of Thomas Jefferson University paid $200 so the school could buy a painting depicting a revered professor, Dr. Samuel D. Gross, performing an operation on a man’s thigh." Yuck

So the artist got $200 (equivalent to $3,500 in 2005 dollars) and the school $3.3 million (or 68 million today) It breaks my heart.

I propose that from now on,every artist writes behind their canvases the following note:

"Please pay me a percentage ( %) of our work of art if you resell it, or in case of my tragic death please make sure it is payable to :______________"

Thanks

KEno

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Artist Patrick J. Moran introduction.. thank you.

patrick — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 01:59:28 GMT

Hello, I am late to coming to this myspace thing.

However I have a utube video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMS3gAuGwqU

What I am looking to do is to build more and more painting videos.

I also just released a video game:

http://www.reflexive.com/index.php?PAGE=game_detail&AID=663

It is called Maui and the Big Fish.

It can be found on trygames.com, bigfishgames.com, reflexive.com, msn zone soon, oberon games, and soon possibly arcadetown.com.

I also just upgraded my store at:

http://www.cafepress.com/moran784

Finally I have sketchbook work. I am always looking to add more people to my collection so any volunteers are welcome.

http://moran784.com/sketchbooks/sketches.htm

In general my website is either http://morangallery.com or http://morangallery.com.

I am trying to catch up with all these new, blogs, forums, utubes, myspaces, tribe, and orgainize it all together.

If you recently accepted a friend invitation of mine, I appreciate it. I am still relatively new to the east coast.

I would like to invite you all to my next big show, and if any of you all have events I would always appreciate an invitation.

I don't think I will be a blogger per say, but I will post something now and again.

Best wishes,

Patrick

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Museum shows on the Horizon. What should I do.

Luis — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 05:28:43 GMT

Hello. Biz of Art tribe members. I am about to get a huge break for my art career. I will be featured in a museum show focusing on emerging contemporary artists. I will be among fifteen artist that stretch from Canada to mexico featured in the Heard Museum in Phoenix (2007). That Show will then travel to NYC to the National Museum of the American Indian and will open in Summer 2008.

My question to you all is what should I do. How do I act. Has anyone else gone through this?

Thanks. Any feedback would be appreciated.
Luis Daniel Gutierrez

You can see more of my work at www.phoenixartspace.com/view.php

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Internet galleries

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 23:40:57 GMT

Would be interested to hear from other artists out there, what you think of using internet galleries (ie. art.com, ebsqart.com, deviantart.com) to get exposure and selling your work. Has it been effective?

And has anyone tried Artregister.com?

Thanks

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call for arts and crafts (and musicians and performers)

Thu, 05 Oct 2006 07:51:39 GMT

we're organizing a little bizarre holiday bizarre here
at our live/work art gallery space. we're putting the
call out for folks to send images and descriptions of
their stuff for curation possibilities. it's like
this:

Sat. Dec. 9th
10am arrive setup
doors at 12 noon-10pm
10% of sales from outside (non resident) artists goes
to the house.
no door fee, bar and baked goods as a house
fundraiser-

images of work to be put on postcard due oct. 31

think smaller stuff not large paintings or high price
tag art works- smaller stuff that can be a quick gift
item.

you keep 90% of your profits.

we handle publicity. the event overlaps with an
bi-monthly event in the mission called MAPP that
brings a lot of traffic through our gallery.
http://www.redpoppy arthouse. org/mappabout. html

space stays open into the night with various
performances- music, trapeze, etc.

promoted in local papers, via glossy postcards,
various web lists and our own website

Million Fishes Bizarre Holiday Bizarre
www.millionfishes. com

so yeah- make some stuff and pass this on to your
talented friends!
thanks-
Zee

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Artist software

davepattison — Sun, 24 Sep 2006 17:03:18 GMT

A friend told me about these three. One is a lot more expensive.The first two appear more comprehensive. Does anyone have any experience using these? Thanks.

Workingartist $99.00 -- (http://www.workingartist.com/)

Artsystems $799.00 -- (http://www.artsystems.com/)

Artworks Pro $69.00 -- (http://www.artworkspro.com/art-systems.htm)

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selling galleries

Shems — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 16:51:02 GMT

How does one find out who the reputable galleries are that have the most success at getting exposure for their artists work and selling it? Just curious what resources y'all are familiar with to find this kind of information.

Thanks!

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DAY OF THE DEAD / ALL SOULS PROCESSION PHOTO EXHIBIT!

archetypalimage — Sun, 17 Sep 2006 22:13:07 GMT

ALL SOULS PROCESSION PHOTO EXHIBITION !
The First Annual All Souls Procession / Day of the Dead Fine Art Photography Exhibition is under way right now !

Any image from past All Souls Procession or Day of the Dead parades, any image depicting the Living's relationship to the Dead, or paying homage to our ancestors, our departed loved ones, etc., will be accepted.

3 cash prizes and 3 honorable mentions will be awarded.

Terry Etherton of the prestigious Etherton Gallery will be the juror of this exciting event.

The selected images will be shown at the historic Fox Theatre, November 2-5, 2006

The opening is Thursday, November 2nd, 2006

Submission Deadline is OCTOBER 1st.

Visit www.AllSoulsProcession.org for details and entry form.

Submit your images and give them a wider audience!

Let your images be seen!

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Looking for SF artist friends

Gary — Sat, 16 Sep 2006 21:48:12 GMT

I'm a sculptor and I live in the South Bay. I'm trying to jump start my work so I attended a seminar and part of it was a recommendation to develop a support network. I'd like to make friends with some local artists so I can have people to bounce ideas off of (and vice versa) and to commiserate with regarding the frustration/tribulations of being an artist.

-- Gary
http://www.bronzedreams.com

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Hello from Budapest

Lynda — Fri, 08 Sep 2006 18:48:36 GMT

No I am not Hungarian, but live and work here, have to do the day job but at least am self-employed.

Would like to be in touch with more artists to get more ideas on how to market what I do better, excahnge ideas and so on.

My site address is http://www.geocities.com/lyndastevens

Hi

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new artist to tribe, looking for friends and feedback:)

bretschger — Wed, 06 Sep 2006 17:09:45 GMT

join my friends list and i'll keep you updated on show openings and travels!
Thanks,
Crystal

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Portfolio ingrediants

davepattison — Sat, 12 Aug 2006 01:51:35 GMT

I am trying to put together a porffolio that I can carry around to present my work.

Besides pictures of my work, what else should I include?

Wondering about:

a listing of shows and galleries

Resume

"Recipe art" pictures that show the process of making a good piece in its various stages.

Any other ideas on this topic?

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Photographer Wanted

Sakura — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 06:12:11 GMT

Does anyone know an expert photographer great with capturing paintings in photo? Lighting and color temperature is very important to me. If you know anyone please let me know...have the funds and art ready, just need the expertise.
Thanx

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...New visionary painting PERESVET, OSLYABYA , DIVINE GLOOM...

Wed, 09 Aug 2006 22:05:33 GMT

PERESVET, OSLYABYA , DIVINE GLOOM
Oil, Canvas, 195cmx120cm (76.8''x47.2'')

http://oleg-korolev.livejournal.com/1967.html

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The Best Haitian art Contact - www.creoleart.com

creolart — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 12:58:47 GMT

this is the haitian art reseller. Our services are customized accourding your needs.

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minisculpture

Jacques — Wed, 02 Aug 2006 15:47:08 GMT

i believe that minisculpture may be a good expression way.

invitation to my googlepage
http://jbanne.googlepages.com

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info cards for art at show - need help

Shems — Sun, 30 Jul 2006 14:03:57 GMT

I'm preparing for my first art show and I'm wondering how to put together my little side cards. I'm know I should be putting:
- the peice's name
-my name as artist
-year
-medium
-dimensions
-price

does that sound right? Am I forgetting something? Now my questions are:
- in what order do I put them?
-where should I put gaps between the text?
-what do I bold and what do I put in itallics?
-when I put the dimensions, is that of the work itself or of the work including the framing?

Thanks!

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Program for business and taxes?

Ziah — Wed, 29 Mar 2006 14:10:23 GMT

I need a program for my mac for business stuff and taxes, what programs have you liked and which have disliked?

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Art reception this Wed. June 21

heather — Sat, 17 Jun 2006 19:08:43 GMT

Art Reception at the Hotel Triton, 342 Grant Avenue, SF

Wednesday, June 21, 5 to 7pm

Benefit for San Francisco Artists Resource Center, produced by ARTworkSF

Other Worlds, Other Realms

Visions of faery, far-flung galaxies, other dimensions, heavens and hells historically have called to artists to portray their mysteries, pixalaing us, repelling us, and always fascinating. Sometimes humorous, often glamorous, beyond arguement, sometimes beyond reason, we both fear and long for The Other to be part of our world. The unknown nurtures when we can muse a bit in its chaos and fogs, ready and willing to experience uncharted territory. Heather Hanan, curator

Alisa Lowden, Blake Tucker, Dean Gustafson, Katalina McGinley, Linda Dever, Marius Starkey, Melissa West, Phyllis Rockne, Suzun Hughes

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In need of studio space

Gary — Sun, 11 Jun 2006 05:50:28 GMT

I'm in Santa Clara and I'm looking for studio space in the South Bay. I'm
willing to share space with another artist(s). I'm a figurative sculptor
and when I'm not actually working my footprint is fairly small. In addition
I use non-toxic materials.

-- Gary

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Art Show

Francis — Tue, 06 Jun 2006 19:18:31 GMT

Hollywood Entertainment Museum
7021 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA View Map
When: Thursday, June 8, 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Phone: 818-518-7307
You are invited to a private art exhibit featuring Frank Coady's oil & water paintings. This is a rare opportunity to view his diverse collection composed of many different colors, feelings & dimensions. You are also welcome to commission a personal design.

Celebrate with Napa Valley wine, hors'deuvres & music.

Preview this exciting collection before the exhibit at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Malibubeachart

For more information, please contact Lisa Stalvey @ 818-518-7307 or lisaintheval@sbcglobal.net.

To inquire about commissions, conta

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New art stuff and ventures from visionary artist David Aronson

artistalchemist — Wed, 03 May 2006 03:50:22 GMT

Visionary artist David Aronson of the Alchemical Wedding, http://www.alchemicalwedding.com, has begun three new ventures. The first is an online shop where t-shirts, cards, posters and calendars featuring David's art can be purchased. The Alchemical Wedding Shop is located at http://www.cafepress.com/alchemicalart The other two are blogs; a sketch blog, updated daily, entitled The Snake That Ate The Moon, http://www.alchemicalwedding.com/drawings/sketchblog.htm and a blog documenting the best dark, surreal, visionary and lowbrow art on the web entitled The Crucible:Art and Magick, http://cruciblemagick.blogspot.com/

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New website for Visionary and Fantasy artists

Penny — Fri, 28 Apr 2006 18:55:02 GMT

Hi there - we have just launched a new webiste for promoting visionary and fantasy artists and selling prints of their work. We are extremely ethical and believe in a very open and honest relationship which supports both the artist and the business.
Please check us out at www.visionsart.co.uk and if you are interested in having a gallery on the site and selling your work then please contact us through the site.
All comments and feedback on the site is very welcome...
Penny

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I'm looking for a copy of Gordon's Print Price Annual 2006

Laura — Fri, 28 Apr 2006 03:54:21 GMT

I'm simply looking to borrow a copy for a day or two; I don't actually need to own it, but if I'm offered a good deal on a used copy, I'd be happy to purchase it... Thanks.

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Anyone ever sell at Harmony Festival?

Stillfire — Fri, 28 Apr 2006 02:43:32 GMT

I am wondering how it is. If they allow booth sharing--? If so--I might be looking for someone to share with (who doesn't make jewelry or mosaics). This festival looks very cool.

Please let me know if youhave experience there!

I would especially love to hear from someone who has been a vendor of jewelry or mosaics.

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TAX POLLUTION!!! New MASHUPS for TAX DAY!!!

®ick — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 06:45:07 GMT

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