tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38418538212784017912024-02-19T03:21:03.659-08:00Memphis College of Art -- Illustration Club(Banner needed)Mathew Kaminskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480278008697659394noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3841853821278401791.post-80732678981523711562014-08-21T18:48:00.000-07:002014-08-21T18:48:32.579-07:00First Illustration Club Meeting and other updates!!Hey everyone! The first official Illustration Club meeting of the school year will be next Monday, (August 25) during lunch from 12:15pm- 12:55pm in the illustration room (go up the stairs by the mailboxes to the second floor, and the illustration room will be next to maclab 4). Meetings will be held every other Monday. We have a lot to talk about for this school year, so please come!! :)<br />
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ALSO if you were an illustration club member last year and did not write down your email today to be on the official mailing list, please email me at katherine.rupert@mca.edu and I will add you. I do not have anyone's email from the mailing list last year, so please give me your email!</div>
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The first Illustration Club Lock-in will be next Saturday (August 30) in the illustration room!! Bring your homework, or any other work to work on! There is also free coffee! It starts at 9pm and ends when the last person leaves! Lock-ins are also every other week!</div>
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Lastly, Zoodles will begin on Thursday, September 4!! We will meet by smokers pad in the teacher's parking lot at 11:45am. We will then walk over to the zoo together as a group and draw the animals (so bring a sketchbook!). We will be doing this on a weekly basis. Please give Michele Noiset your email address if you want to be on her mailing list if you want to know the location of where we are drawing each week! Her email is mnoiset@mca.edu.</div>
<br />Kathie Ruperthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04348027421332372150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3841853821278401791.post-44896772494810704212014-08-17T19:19:00.001-07:002014-08-17T19:19:24.788-07:00Welcome Fair!!!<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;">Hello! I hope that everyone has had a really good summer and welcome back to the new school year!! This Thursday is the welcome fair in the main gallery from 11:30am- 1:00pm!! Illustration club will be having a table, and we'll be announcing the date to the first official meeting of the school year, along with some information about the club, and even give you some candy!!! See you there!! :)</span><br />
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Dark Souls 2 is brutal and awesome. What's equally awesome is the game's armor and weapon design. With that being said, we wanted to have you guys submit your own weapon design or full set of armor. Of course the prizes are pretty epic if you end up designing our favorite set of armor or weapon.<div>
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•The Downtown Memphis Commission is launching an ambitious art program called "South Main Mosaic" that will commission up to 10 pieces of public art for temporary display throughout the South Main neighborhood. Interested artists located within 250 miles of Memphis are encouraged to submit proposals for the design, fabrication and installation of artwork for temporary display from October 3, 2014through October 2015. Eligible mediums include, but are not limited to, sculpture, artistic lighting, murals, vacant storefront enhancements, video and new media work.<br /><div>
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Come 'meet' 3-dimensional illustrator</div>
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CHRIS SICKELS, RED NOSE STUDIO</div>
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We will be skyping with Chris from Indiana on Friday.</div>
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DA Media, 3:45-5:00, this Friday, April 18th</div>
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<br />Career Fair Attendees: Tues., April 22nd from 12:15-1 PM in DA Media I will conduct a Career Fair Prep/ Job search meeting so you can learn what you need to bring, how to dress, and how to make the most of this opportunity!</div>
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For those of you making cards currently for Illustration 4, I am trying to start uploading a collective of all the art included in the Legends of Norrath online TCG. For art and more information, check <a href="http://www.legendsofnorrath.com/" target="_blank">here </a>and <a href="http://artoflon.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">(if you've never played this game... <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Baldurs-Gate-4-1-Boxset-Pc/dp/B000FGA1US/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1397135873&sr=1-1&keywords=baldur%27s+gate">PLAY IT NOW</a> or, if you're really feeling awesome: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Dragons-Classic-Anthology-PC/dp/B005JQ064A/ref=sr_1_9?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1397135873&sr=1-9&keywords=baldur%27s+gate">!!!</a>!)</span></div>
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I think from the very beginning of my gaming days... at least when I finally sat down and got serious about it, I think that I was drawn to being a video game artist. I can still remember sitting around with buddies playing old super nintendo games like Earthbound and Final Fantasy 3 / 6 and my (to this day still) second favorite game of all time: Chrono Trigger. I would think then that it's safe to say that I always wanted to do <i>something </i>in the video game industry.<br />
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My first real experience with video game art that I can honestly say drew me into the world of video game design was probably the cover art for Chrono Trigger:<br />
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You would've thought that in those days that my goals would have been clear.</div>
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My tastes have changed quite a bit since then, but it just goes to show you that things you do in your childhood really do influence you in the long run.</div>
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Initially I wanted to be an environment artist for the silly reasons that I didn't want to animate, that I thought environments would be simpler, there would be less competition for this type of work, etc. The reasons are insignificant, because it's much more important to A) have a clear goal up front, and B) to never compromise because <i>"It's easier."</i> As the saying goes, nothing good comes easy. And I whole-heartedly agree, because if it were easy, everyone would be doing it and it wouldn't be worth the time. This goes into a very different rant that I could go on and on about how a majority of the public looks down upon artists. But I'll save that rant for a different time.<br />
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Like I said, pay attention to yourself early on. I was interested in the character designs from the get-go, and I didn't listen to myself. Fast forward a tiny bit (not much) and you get closer to what I really wanted to do: character art. Baldur's Gate was probably my first real experience into what makes good character art.<br />
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I was talking to my fiancee the other day and I told her all about how I felt about being a character artist in the long run and I don't think I've gotten a look of<i> "wow, you're really dumb if you don't go after what you love" </i>like that before. I mean, sure the competition is stiff. There is a full gamut of artists with all different skillsets, but the point is that I have a clear goal and I am going to try shooting for it.</div>
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The whole point I'm trying to make is that everyone that starts art should have a very clear goal of where they're going in the long term. I've met a ton of artists (even some getting close to graduation) who look at me completely dumbfounded when I ask them: "So, when you get done, what's next? Where do you want to work?" And I know sometimes it just takes the pressure of being done with school, just relaxing and things, but sometimes I think it's ultimately important to do a little soul searching up front and really discover your passions. Your career and stress levels will thank you in the long run.</div>
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Try it... make a goal list. Look at where you see yourself in one year, five years, ten, etc. And see what kind of results you can get. It takes some real research to discover where you want to be. I'm still working on my first step to my goal-list, and keep in mind that it constantly changes. It's a step-by-step process. Think on micro-level first and work up to the macro.</div>
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If you're just starting out in art, for example, and you want to be a character artist... I suggest firstly to bone up on your anatomy. Then consider clothing, then weapons, and so on. <span id="goog_9557360"></span><span id="goog_9557361"></span><a href="http://bluefley.blogspot.com/2014/01/how-to-improve-your-art.html">Marc Brunet says it pretty well here.</a></div>
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</b><br />MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis College of Art announces the Spring 2014 BFA Exhibition, which will take place in the Main Gallery of Rust Hall, 1930 Poplar Ave., Overton Park. The exhibition will be presented in two parts. Part I will be on view from April 3–21 with a reception on Friday, April 11, 6–8 p.m. Part II will be on view from April 25–May 10 with a reception on Friday, May 2, 6–8 p.m. The exhibition features works from 49 BFA candidates and includes a variety of media from painting to sculpture to digital media.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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Christa Barnett, Erica Bottger, Emily Chaplain, Signe Johnson, Machel Kazungu, Rhianna Lee, Kassandra Line, Olivia Miles, Laura Miller, Jason Moning, Jeff Muncy, Willie Nelson, Sinead O’Brien, Aubrey Palermo, Katherine Reed, April Rodriguez, Philip Rule, Dylan Rutherford, Brittany Santos, Natalie Schuh, Terri Scott, Maysa Sem, Christopher Simmons, Zoe Taiani, Mary Tuttle, Courtney Whitlow and Taylor Wilson.<br /><br />Rust Hall’s Main Gallery is open Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; and Sunday noon – 4 p.m. Exhibitions and receptions are free and open to the public.</div>
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<br />•Open to all students in creative advertising, graphic design, interactive media, photography and illustration, the AppliedArts Student Awards is the largest and most respected show of its kind in North America. Submissions are judged by respected senior communications professionals, so you'll know how your work stands up according to the highest standards in the industry. Submissions will be accepted through May 16.</div>
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Hi! I see that you are a professor at MCA? I've been accepted into their Illustration program this fall. They've given me a generous scholarship and seem to be very interested in me. But I've looked online at the reviews and they just have me scared. What was your experience like teaching there? Do you personally think it's a good place to study? I've been accepted to SVA's illustration program as well. I would value your input on which school I should consider attending! Thanks much!</div>
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Hello!<br /><br />This might have been better suited as an e-mail, but I’ll answer it here. If you have further questions, please email me at john (at) johnleedraws.com.</div>
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I no longer teach at MCA, as I am about to pursue my Masters at, er, SVA. I actually received a very similar question earlier, which you can<a href="http://johnleedraws.tumblr.com/post/51727696342/does-it-ever-really-matter-what-art-school-you-go-to" style="-webkit-transition: color 100ms ease-in; color: #8bcce6; text-decoration: none; transition: color 100ms ease-in;"> check out here.</a> I’ll try and be as unbiased as possible; that means the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_sBhDTIx48" style="-webkit-transition: color 100ms ease-in; color: #8bcce6; text-decoration: none; transition: color 100ms ease-in;">good, the bad, the ugly</a>. </div>
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A BFA is a very risky proposition for the money invested; you have to understand that going in. If you are OK with the risks (and depending on your background, the risks might be greater or less than others) then that’s how I would determine on where to go for undergrad. It becomes a value judgement on what you’re getting for your buck, I suppose. </div>
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SVA is, without a doubt, the superior school in terms of resources available to the individual student. It’s perennially regarded as one of the top art schools in the country, certainly for illustration. But is it the best value, especially if you have a hefty scholarship to MCA? I’m not so sure. </div>
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MCA is a much smaller school, and in a lot of ways is primarily aimed at the Mid-South. Just pulling numbers off the site; while the current student body comes from 25 states and 5 foreign countries, 60% come from the Mid-South. So if you grew up in the South, and it’d be easier for you to stay around here, that’s definitely a plus. </div>
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The reviews that you’ve read (from where?) are probably old and don’t reflect the entire situation from the past 3 years. The Illustration program, when I was teaching and when I left, was in the process of rebuilding. In 2012, there was a lot of shuffling around, and some tough decisions made in the wake of a <a href="http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2012/may/11/memphis-college-art-financial-straits-weighs-perso/" style="-webkit-transition: color 100ms ease-in; color: #8bcce6; text-decoration: none; transition: color 100ms ease-in;">hard financial shakeup</a>. I would like to stress that this is <em><a href="http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2013/12/09/private-colleges-remain-under-weather" style="-webkit-transition: color 100ms ease-in; color: #8bcce6; text-decoration: none; transition: color 100ms ease-in;">not unique to MCA</a>.</em></div>
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When a school has to dramatically restructure, I’m afraid one of the hardest hit areas is usually the academic quality, and those repercussions affect students the most. The other instructors and I tried to offset that as much as possible when I was teaching (to varying degrees of success on my part.) </div>
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Here’s the good news: recently, MCA read the writing on the wall, and decided to give a huge amount of institutional support towards illustration (and comics!) specifically. Once regarded as a red-headed step-child to drawing and painting, it’s now the largest department on campus, occupies a prominent amount of the school, and is headed by a new professor,<a href="http://mca.edu/michele-noiset/" style="-webkit-transition: color 100ms ease-in; color: #8bcce6; text-decoration: none; transition: color 100ms ease-in;">Michele Noiset.</a> Michele is absolutely awesome in all regards, and I couldn’t be happier that she took the reins. </div>
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Whatever the illustration department was, it is now better and getting better ever day. I’m hesitant to make any predictions, but I’d say that in a few years, if given the chance, it will be comparable to other regional schools in the area like KCAI and VCU. </div>
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It is, however, very small. You can’t go into it thinking that, say, Sam Weber and Yuko Shimizu are going to teach you how to paint and ink. But, you should go into art school (wherever you end up) willing to work hard regardless of who’s instructing you. </div>
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One last note: if you’re being heavily recruited by MCA, that means that they really want you. And because the school is so small that doesn’t stop once you get to campus. We teachers talk about y’all all the time and if you’re superlative, then everyone definitely takes notice. </div>
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So take all this for what it’s worth (a blog post on tumblr). Again, feel free to e-mail me if you have any additional questions. </div>
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Mathew Kaminskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480278008697659394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3841853821278401791.post-71233080738350123052014-03-25T12:30:00.000-07:002014-03-25T12:30:03.040-07:00ELECTION TIME!<div style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; margin-bottom: 6px;">
You heard me! Sadly, Erica, Maysa, and I won't be here next year (sob), so we must begin the process of electing new committee members! If you have anyone in mind who you'd like to nominate, please do! If you want to nominate yourself, go for it!</div>
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So this is how the voting will work. Since Facebook ballots aren't anonymous, we will be using paper ballots. The box will be placed in the first illustration room, probably near the coffee, and will be locked i<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;">n<a class="profileLink" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1453425157&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A150337481773118%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/michele.noiset.1" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">Michele Noiset</a>'s office at night. But before we vote, we need nominees! Here are the nominees so far!</span></div>
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PRESIDENT- <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1314475580&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A150337481773118%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/kathie.rupert" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">Kathie Rupert</a> and <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=100000771348996&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A150337481773118%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/natalie.jackson.37" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">Natalie Jackson</a></div>
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VICE PRES- <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=100000917946162&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A150337481773118%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/Joniissatan" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">Joni Miller</a> and <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1317488236&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A150337481773118%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/ceci.michelle.3" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">Ceci Michelle</a></div>
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SECRETARY- <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=100000342898289&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A150337481773118%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/kaijmyers" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">Kai Myers</a>, <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=100000867304370&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A150337481773118%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/amber.williams.565" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">Amber Williams</a>, <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1459656763&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A150337481773118%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/dianna.obriant" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">Dianna O'Briant</a>, and Lea Edwards</div>
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TREASURER- <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1307725146&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A150337481773118%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/jeffreynguyenart" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">Jeffrey Nguyen</a>, Dianna O'Briant, and <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1838442847&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A150337481773118%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/LightningGeo" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">George Brooks</a></div>
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MEDIA CHAIR- <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1133052491&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A150337481773118%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/jsvandy" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">Jessica Vandenberg</a>, <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=503293193&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A150337481773118%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/langley.osborn" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">Langley Osborn</a>, and Mat Kaminski</div>
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President- lead discussions, organize, rally troops, spokesperson, everything </div>
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Vice Pres- same as president basically</div>
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Secretary- records meetings, takes notes, keeps up with sign-ins, etc. </div>
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Treasurer- keeps a record of funds, collects funds and brings to business office</div>
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Media Chair- posters, flyers, advertising, rally troops</div>
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Terri Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06914344442715614025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3841853821278401791.post-22908020058821746342014-03-22T12:26:00.001-07:002014-03-22T12:26:42.639-07:00Illustration Club Updates!1. Spectrum Fantastic Art Live 3 will be in Kansas City, Missouri, May 9-11. Here is the link if you are interested: <a href="http://spectrumfantasticartlive.com/?page=home">http://spectrumfantasticartlive.com/?page=home</a><br />
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2. Illustration Club Meeting will be this upcoming Tuesday (March 25), at 12:15 in the new illustration room!! And to reemphasize again, if you are interested into coming to SFAL in May, you must attend the meetings.<br />
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<br />Kathie Ruperthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04348027421332372150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3841853821278401791.post-33820451315393776012014-03-03T13:35:00.002-08:002014-03-03T13:35:37.988-08:00American Illustration 33 CALL TO ARTISTSThe deadline is TOMORROW! It's only $10 to enter a single image. Don't miss out on this opportunity!<br />
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<br />Terri Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06914344442715614025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3841853821278401791.post-89400163752545477122014-03-01T08:27:00.000-08:002014-03-01T08:27:30.154-08:00Couple of Call to Artists<div style="text-align: center;">
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<b>•MCA 2014 Biennial Alumni Exhibition</b><br />
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<b><br /></b>MCA announces a call to alumni for participation in the 2014 Biennial Alumni Exhibition. Entry is open to all degreed alumni and those who have completed 12 hours in a degree-seeking program. Entries must be one of a kind and have been completed within the last five years (2009–2014). Artists may submit up to two pieces in any media, including installation and performance pieces. Guidelines and submission form can be found at <a href="http://mca.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=206c469bf34247ddf0105f94e&id=d5dd2f8b98&e=65a4887aea">mca.edu/mcaalumni</a>. For additional information, email <a href="mailto:alumni@mca.edu?subject=2014%20Biennial%20Alumni%20Exhibition">alumni@mca.edu</a>.</div>
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<b><br /></b>Undergraduate and graduate students attending the University of Memphis, Memphis College of Art, Rhodes College or Christian Brothers University are welcome to submit entries to the Best of Memphis exhibition at U of M's Box Gallery, juried and curated by MCA instructor Tad Lauritzen Wright (MFA '02). Multiple prizes will be awarded. The exhibition runs March 24 – April 11 with a reception April 4, 5–7 p.m. Submission deadline is March 9. For complete rules and submission info, visit the <a href="http://mca.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=206c469bf34247ddf0105f94e&id=c890347118&e=65a4887aea">Box Gallery Facebook page</a>. Contact the Box Gallery via Facebook or email <a href="mailto:box.gallery.email@gmail.com?subject=Best%20of%20Memphis">box.gallery.email@gmail.com</a> with any questions.</div>
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Malthael, The Angel of Death, has manifested in the mortal realm of Sanctuary with a deadly new purpose: to steal the Black Soulstone and bend its infernal power to his will.<br />
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Prepare yourself! Show one or more central figures getting ready for the coming conflict against Malthael. You may choose figures from the six heroes of Sanctuary or even Malthael himself!<br />
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<img src="http://www.da-files.com/creative/contests/diablo/red_bullet.png" /> A 2 night trip to Blizzard HQ in Irvine, CA to meet the artists and developers of Diablo III!*<br />
<img src="http://www.da-files.com/creative/contests/diablo/blue_bullet.png" /> A framed print of the 1st place entry signed to the artist by the Diablo III Creative Team<br />
<img src="http://www.da-files.com/creative/contests/diablo/blue_bullet.png" /> $5,000 USD<br />
<img src="http://www.da-files.com/creative/contests/diablo/blue_bullet.png" /> Signed boxed copy of Diablo III: Reaper of Souls Collector's Edition<br />
<img src="http://www.da-files.com/creative/contests/diablo/blue_bullet.png" /> 8,000 deviantART Points<br />
<img src="http://www.da-files.com/creative/contests/diablo/blue_bullet.png" /> 1-year Premium Membership to deviantART.com<br />
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<img src="http://www.da-files.com/creative/contests/diablo/blue_bullet.png" /> $3,000 USD<br />
<img src="http://www.da-files.com/creative/contests/diablo/blue_bullet.png" /> Signed boxed copy of Diablo III: Reaper of Souls Collector's Edition<br />
<img src="http://www.da-files.com/creative/contests/diablo/blue_bullet.png" /> 4,000 deviantART Points<br />
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Title: False Starts<br />
Medium: Photoshop CS3 & CS6<br />
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Notes: I think the most important thing to realize here, is that this happens to everyone. The sketching. I used to think this was a bad thing to not finish what you start. And I still think it sometimes. The point though, is to realize that sometimes the process is just as important as what you ultimately get out of the final piece. <br />
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<a href="http://johnleedraws.tumblr.com/">John Lee</a> goes on about this type of thing over and over <a href="http://johnleedraws.tumblr.com/tagged/pedantry">here</a>. I would honestly suggest that you read a bunch of this to really get some good advice!<br />
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More pretty sound advice from <a href="http://jeffsimpsonkh.cghub.com/">Jeff Simpson</a> at the Collective <a href="https://soundcloud.com/the-collective-podcast/the-collective-ep-35-jeff">here</a>. (thanks <a href="http://paperforaplatypus.tumblr.com/">Erica</a>!)<br />
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1) Do whatever it takes to get your final piece out. I mean, WHATEVER it takes. The industry from what I understand has such a huge turnaround rate that I think it's important to note that you might have to make finalized pieces in a day. I once read an article (can't find it at the moment) that talked about if you have a week to finish a piece, it better be a damn good piece. If you have an hour, then you give them your very best in an hour. Point being, always try your damn best!<br />
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2) Sometimes just purely sketching is just as important as finalized pieces. Just make sure that all of your sketching is actively pushing you towards some goal or you are just sketching for the sake of sketching. While this may work for certain artists (mainly because they lack a specific end-goal) you should always be actively researching things, making them look representational (and I could start a whole rant about how stylized and abstraction should be first influenced by correct basics, such as proper anatomy, proper color theory, etc.), and overall, making them appealing. Not specifically to everyone else, make sure that YOU enjoy your output. If you can't love your own work, how do you expect anyone else to?<br />
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Mathew Kaminskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480278008697659394noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3841853821278401791.post-84195718590741213192013-06-11T01:30:00.001-07:002013-06-11T01:30:13.442-07:00Contest DoublesIt's on Deviant Art, but it actually has (albeit small) a cash reward. So bragging rights be damned!<br />
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Create your darkest, weirdest, ugliest monster, giant, mutant or undead. No need to include the actual fact, just let it inspire your art.</div>
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Mathew Kaminskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480278008697659394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3841853821278401791.post-71249093160259013822013-06-10T02:52:00.001-07:002013-06-10T02:52:42.873-07:00Tutorials and the RETURNOkay, so it's been quiet around here for a little bit... I just thought that it would be high time to let you guys know that it's time again.<br />
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More and more will be coming through the pipe in the coming weeks / days / hours.<br />
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Just thought you guys would like to see a few tutorials that I found recently that seem to be really useful.<br />
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These are all excellent quality in my opinion and honestly... if nothing else, they might help some of you folks get more into digital.<br />
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<br />Mathew Kaminskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480278008697659394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3841853821278401791.post-25149190851512732472013-05-08T20:22:00.000-07:002013-05-08T20:22:19.200-07:00...And more and MORE<div class="tr_bq">
Alright, so now that summer's official, I think we should just sort of kick it off with some competitons to start with, and then branch off into some crazy, fun times!</div>
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So, first up:<br />
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The Geneva Cultural Arts Commission in Geneva, Illinois is seeking original unique design concepts<br />for the initial phase of the Artist/Designer Bike Rack Project called Bike + Rack = Art.<br />The program is slated to be a recurring annual competition. The size and location of the racks may vary.<br />You need not be a resident of Geneva to enter.<br />Artists need no fabrication skills to enter the competition; The Cultural Arts Commission<br />will be responsible for the fabrication and installation of winning bike rack designs should<br />the artist not have the facilities to fabricate the design.<br /> <br />There is no cost to submit an entry!<br />Initial submissions are for concepts only.<br /> Please refer to the Entry Forms / RFP for further info.</blockquote>
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Purdue University Galleries (West Lafayette, Indiana) invite entries for “BFSD (Big Fat Scary Deal),” a national exhibition of contemporary art dedicated to the edgy, weird, unsettling and scary, produced by oddly creative individuals.</blockquote>
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The exhibition will be presented in the Robert L. Ringel Gallery in Stewart Center from <b>October 21 through December 8, 2013.</b><br /> <br />The competition is open to artists over the age of 18 residing in the United States. Entries must be original visual artworks in any media, including new and emerging technologies. Submitted works must be original and completed in the past three years (2010 - 2013), no larger than 8 feet tall or 10 feet wide, and must be shippable (flat or rolled) by common carrier or hand-delivered. Individuals associated with Purdue University are ineligible.</blockquote>
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Selections will be made by Elizabeth K. Mix, Associate Professor of Art History at Butler University, Indianapolis, IN; Tess Cortés, Coordinator of the Robert & Elaine Stein Galleries at Wright State University, Dayton OH; and Craig Martin, Director of Purdue University Galleries.<br /> <br />There is no entry fee, but exhibiting artists will be responsible for all shipping expenses involved in participating in the exhibition.<br /> <br />Submissions will be <b>due at the Purdue University Galleries by August 1, 2013</b>.<br /> <br />Artists may submit images of up to 8 original works completed in the last three years (2010 – 2013). Selections will be made from digital images in the form of jpeg files or video files – no PowerPoint slideshows. Digital files should be labeled with artist’s name and lettered to correspond to the entry form (i.e. “Smith_A.jpg”) – maximum image dimension of eight inches in image size – maximum resolution of 300 dpi. All images should be of the highest quality possible to ensure accurate consideration. The curators reserve the right to reject accepted works that differ significantly from the jpeg submissions.<br /> <br />Interested artists should submit examples of current work (up to 8 jpegs on CD; DVD for time-based media), resume, artist statement, and the completed PDF entry form, which is available for download at cla.purdue.edu/galleries.</blockquote>
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• BFSD, Purdue University Galleries, Yue-Kong Pao Hall of Visual and Performing Arts, 552 West Wood Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2002<br /> <br />• artentry@purdue.edu (use ‘BFSD’ in subject line; DVD submission preferred for large video files)<br />Questions: cdmartin@purdue.edu, (765) 494-3061.</blockquote>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">For now, revel in vacation for the next two weeks...</span></div>
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'Prosperity Illustrated'<br />Design the Front Cover of a Major Global Report<br /><br />Call for Artists - Deadline: <b>May 31st, 2013</b><br /><br />The Legatum Institute is inviting illustrators to submit their visual take on what it means to be genuinely prosperous. The best three entrants will be awarded top prizes.<br /><br /><b>Background</b><br /><br /><a href="http://www.prosperity.com/">The Legatum Prosperity Index</a>™ is a unique global inquiry into wealth and wellbeing, based on the notion that genuine prosperity is about more than just material wealth. The annual publication – read by the world’s leading thinkers and opinion-formers and covered widely in international media – provides a more complete picture of global prosperity than any other tool of its kind. The Index assesses countries based on their performance on a wide range of indicators, including measures of individual wellbeing as well as factors contributing to material wealth. The Index is the centrepiece of the Legatum Institute’s endeavour to gain a profound and multi-faceted understanding of human prosperity.<br /><br /><b>The Competition - Design the Front Cover of a Major Global Report</b><br /><br />The Legatum Institute is calling for illustrators to submit their visual take on what it means to be genuinely prosperous. The best three entrants will be awarded top prizes, and all shortlisted entries will be featured on the Legatum Institute website at the time of the global launch of our annual signature publication, the Legatum Prosperity Index™. The winning entry may also be featured on the front cover of the Legatum Prosperity Index™. The Legatum Institute is also considering an exhibition and print publication of the shortlisted submissions.<br /><br /><b>What to Enter </b><br /><br />To complement the Index’s data driven approach, the Legatum Institute is looking for illustrations that capture the real meaning of prosperity. The winning design will illuminate the truism that a life well-lived is about more than material wealth, while acknowledging the global nature of the report. Submissions need to be original works and must be unpublished. (See terms and conditions below).<br /><br /><b>How to Enter</b><br /><br />Entries should be submitted via the competition form by the deadline stated below. To begin the process of entering the competition, please have the following information and materials ready.<br /><br />• Your contact information for registration and notification<br /><br />• Title and brief description about the entry (up to 100 characters)<br /><br />• A digital file to submit in one of the formats below under ‘Specifications’<br /><br />Entrants may submit up to three illustrations, however, only one submission per entrant will be eligible for the cash prizes.<br /><br /><b>Deadlines</b><br /><br />All entries must be submitted by midnight British Summer Time (BST) on Friday 31 May 2013 via the online registration form. All submissions will be acknowledged and reviewed by the Legatum Institute. We will contact all shortlisted artists by Monday 17 June 2013. The three winning entries will be announced and entrants contacted by Monday 9 September 2013. (See terms and conditions below).<br /><br /><b>Prizes</b><br /><br />The top three entries will be awarded cash prizes in Bitish Pounds Sterling (GBP):<br /><br />1st place: 2,000 GBP<br />2nd place: 1,000 GBP<br />3rd place: 500 GBP<br /><br /><b>Specifications</b><br /><br />Artwork should be supplied to the following specs:<br /><br /> • Full colour - CYMK<br /><br /> • Low res (maximum 5MB)<br /><br />File types:<br /><br /> • .ai or .eps vector file<br /><br /> • .jpeg<br /><br />Size:<br /><br /> • Minimum size 200mm x 200mm<br /><br />Note: Winning entries supplied as jpegs will need to be resupplied at 300dpi and as unflattened .psd files for use in our publications.<br /><br />For More Information, see <a href="http://www.li.com/news-events/news/2013/03/28/prosperity-illustrated-2013-legatum-prosperity-index-illustration-competition">our website</a>.<br /><br />=================================================================</div>
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Okay, so I bet everyone is excited for that fated thing: Summer!<br /><br />
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(from <a href="http://www.n8w.com/wp/552">Nate Williams</a>)</div>
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<br /><b>How to start your illustration career</b><br /><br />People often ask me how I got started as an illustrator and if there is any advice I can give them in regards to becoming a professional illustrator. I think having a successful illustration career comes down to the following: Unique Consistent Style, Technical Skills, Marketing, Tracking Work and Attitude. Hopefully, you will find something useful in this article.<br /><blockquote class="tr_bq">
Note:<br />Be sure to check out <a href="http://www.illustrationmundo.com/q_and_a.php">Illustration Mundo’s Ask a Pro</a>. If you are an illustrator and have a web site with your own domain name make sure you are listed on <a href="http://www.illustrationmundo.com/">illustrationmundo.com</a></blockquote>
<b> Unique Consistent Style</b><br /><br />I think having a unique consistent style is probably one of the most important keys to having a successful illustration career. <br /><blockquote class="tr_bq">
<a href="http://www.n8w.com/wp/2043">Read this article: Does an illustrator need a “style”?</a> Read this book: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060007737/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0060007737&linkCode=as2&tag=illustrationm-20">The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding </a>by Al Ries and Laura Ries </blockquote>
<b> Technical Skills</b><br /><br />It’s hard to execute a good idea if you don’t have the technical skills to do it. Having great technical skills not only allows you to realize your ideas, but also will save you a ton of time in the long run because you will be much more efficient and responsive when clients have feedback.<br /><br />You can search for tutorial videos on Youtube and Vimeo , but in order to save you time I highly recommend <a href="http://www.lynda.com/">Lynda.com’s video tutorial</a>. You pay a monthly subscription fee which gives you access to all the videos you can watch on all the major programs (photoshop, illustrator, aftereffect, and tons more)<br /> Marketing your illustrations<br /><br />All your marketing efforts should point back to your web site. Your web site is a place where you can centralize information and understand the success of specific marketing tactics via <a href="https://www.google.com/analytics">Google Analytics</a>and/or <a href="http://www.statscounter.com/">Statscounter</a>. YOUR WEBSITE IS YOUR MOST VALUABLE MARKETING TACTIC!<br /> What makes a “GOOD WEB SITE”?<br /><br />Domain Name – First you need a web site with your own domain name.<br /><br />(example: www.yournamegoeshere.com). Art directors won’t take you seriously if you are pointing to another domain (flickr, tumblr, etc) So if you don’t already have your own domain address you can register your domain name here:<br /> <br /><a href="http://www.godaddy.com/">www.godaddy.com</a> <br /><a href="http://www.register.com/">www.register.com</a> <br /><a href="http://www.onlydomains.com/">www.onlydomains.com</a> <br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq">
Note: All you need is the domain name, don’t buy any extra services, it’s not necessary.</blockquote>
<b>Portfolio Hosting Sites vs. Creating Your Own Web Site</b><br /><br />Next, you can use a portfolio hosting service or create your own web site. I recommend using a portfolio hosting service, because they have already takem care a lot of the advice I mention below for creating your own web site (Search Engine Optimization, Usability, Permalinks, Technical Setup, etc)<br /><br />Recommend Portfolio Hosting Sites <br /><a href="http://www.n8w.com/f/f/ss">http://www.squarespace.com</a> *There are others, but I think this one is the best! <br /><br /><b>Creating Your Own Web Site</b><br /><br />If you decide not to use a portfolio hosting company and want to create your own site I recommend hosting it at <a href="http://www.site5.com/">www.site5.com</a>. I have used them for years and I am really happy with their service. I host this site and my other sites there <a href="http://www.illustrationmundo.com/">illustrationmundo.com</a>, <a href="http://www.letterplayground.com/">letterplayground.com</a>, <a href="http://www.proconist.com/">proconist.com</a>,<a href="http://www.alexanderblue.com/">www.alexanderblue.com</a><br /><br />Here is some advice for creating your own web site: <br /><a href="http://psd.tutsplus.com/tutorials/designing-tutorials/9-essential-principles-for-good-web-design/">Keep it simple</a> – clearly explain what service you are providing. The simpler your message is the stronger and more memorable it is. <br />Usability and Search Engine Optimization – Don’t use FLASH, Frames, Pop-ups, Lightbox, etc … stick with good old fashion XHTML/CSS! <a href="http://www.n8w.com/web/">I developed Flash web sites for over 10 years</a> and for an illustrator’s web site my advice is DON’T USE FLASH! 40% of my web traffic comes from Google alone and by using Flash you are making it hard for search engines to index your site and hindering word of mouth marketing because of a number of usability issues. For example, lots of social bookmarking sites (Twitter, Facebook, StumbleUpon,etc) won’t be able to take advantage of specific content on flash sites. <br />Unique URL – Make sure every piece of art on your site has a unique url … you know, in your browser where you type the web address. Example:<a href="http://www.n8w.com/image/art/urban_outfitters_pillows/">http://www.n8w.com/image/art/urban_outfitters_pillows/</a> This is why you don’t want to use pop ups, frames, flash, lightbox scripts, etc – art directors often forward urls to editors, so you want to facilitate this process and not hinder it. Here is an example of a unique url that will never change.<br />-For a category search Google “Hand Lettering” or “Art Licensing Collections”<br />-For a specific art Google “chalkboard lettering” or “chemiCOOLS” <br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/">Update your site frequently – </a>BLOG/RSS Feed/Return Visitors – most <a href="http://www.site5.com/in.php?id=5839">good web hosting companies</a> have an easy way to set up blogs, ask your isp for help or set up one at <a href="http://www.tumblr.com/">tumblr.com</a>,<a href="http://www.wordpress.com/">wordpress.com </a>or <a href="http://www.blogger.com/">blogger.com</a>. A blog is good because it will keep your site fresh and most clients are return visitors, so you need to give them a reason to return. Also when you blog something the blogs RSS feeds update the search engines. <br /><a href="https://www.google.com/analytics/">Google Analytics</a> – In order to understand what works, you need a good stats system to track your marketing efforts. That will give you an idea what the ROI or the return on investment is for a specific marketing tactic. Google’s service is the best I have seen and its free, there is no reason not to use it. So a practical way you might use this information is to find out which thumbnail image from your portfolio is the most clicked on, this image might be a good image to use for your postcard mailer because it’s generating the most interest<a href="https://www.google.com/analytics/">https://www.google.com/analytics/</a>. You can create special links to track specific marketing tactics with the<a href="http://www.google.com/support/analytics/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=55578"> link builder tool</a>. So for example say you pay to be listed in a web site’s directory. Instead of just giving them your web site link you give them the link generated by the <a href="http://www.google.com/support/analytics/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=55578">link builder tool</a> which in return will tell you a ton about the hits generated from this site and you can see if the ROI is worth it. <br />Mailing List – once you make a connection with a client you want to keep it .. it takes more money to get a new customer than to sell to an existing one. People that have hired you are more likely to hire you again and again. There are lots of free emailing list options .. Google it. If you want something for free check out <a href="http://www.phplist.com/">PHP List</a>. Otherwise, I highly recommend …<a href="http://www.campaignmonitor.com/">http://www.campaignmonitor.com</a> <br />Social Networking – People won’t check your site everyday, but they do check sites like Google+, Facebook, and Twitter everyday so it’s important to have a presences on these site that link back to the work on your site. <br /><br />Once you have a good, user friendly, search engine friendly site. <a href="http://www.modernpostcard.com/">Post card mailers</a> are probably the second most cost effective and effective tactic. Lots of times art directors just need to be reminded you exist. That is why I think higher frequency is better than spending a lot of money on one marketing tactic. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. I would rather spend my money doing 3 postcard mailers a year vs. one big book ad<br /><br />Cold calls are something you will have to do when starting out. Find magazines, papers, etc that you like or think would be a good fit for you art and contact the art director, ask them if its okay to send them a few examples of your work. I would never send more than 3 pieces .. they will know what your art work is about after seeing 3 pieces.<br /> Attitude<br /><br />After working as an art director for Microsoft’s Xbox .. I can’t say how important it is to have a positive attitude. Of course talent is crucial .. but talent isn’t the only thing that gets you work. People are people and it’s always nicer to work with someone that is positive and solution oriented. I used to hire tons of external agencies to create web sites and other online promotional material. All the agencies were extremely talented but those that could talk about their work in an exciting way, were easy to work with and accepted feedback well were the ones I hired over and over again.<br /><br />I’m not saying do anything the client wants with a smile on your face. You were hired because you are an expert in your field .. articulate the decisions you made and get them excited about your ideas .. but it’s also important to stay positive and flexible.<br /><b><br /> </b><div>
<b>Informational</b><br /><br />You can save yourself a lot of extra work by asking a few questions up front.<br /><br />First, get the basic information: <br />Technical Specs – size, bleed, resolution, etc <br />Important Dates – (Rough Date, Final Date) <br /><br />If this is the first time working with this person ask them:<br />Why did you choose me for this project? (I like your concepts, I like your painterly style, your work is cute and works well for teenage girl magazines, your style is rough and dark and works well for this editorial piece on drug abuse, etc) <br />Which pieces of work do you particularly like and why?(I like the man on the boat cause it’s funny, I like all the texture in the piece you did for Converse, etc) <br />How did you discover my work? <br /><br />This will give you a better idea of what the client likes about your work, why they chose you for this particular project and what they expect.<br /><br />Next, get more information about the job, if it’s a long editorial .. ask them: <br />What part of the story do they really want emphasize? <br />Is there anything they want to stay away from? <br />Do they have any ideas?(This doesn’t necessarily mean to use the idea .. but it will give you a general idea of the path they want to take or what part they think is important/interesting) <br /> Tracking the Work<br /><br />If you want to make a career out of illustration you will need a good way to keep track of your jobs so you make the deadlines and get paid for your work?<br />When are roughs due? <br />When are final sketches due? <br />Are there any jobs you need to complete? <br />Are you too busy to take on more work in a specific month? <br />Who hasn’t paid? <br /><br />There are a number of ways to keep track of this information. I programmed a little MySQL database application for it .. but you can just as easily track it using a spread sheet or some other existing software. I highly recommend <a href="http://www.google.com/calendar">http://www.google.com/calendar</a><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.n8w.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/14.gif" /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.google.com/calendar"><img src="http://www.n8w.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/googlecalendar.gif" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.google.com/calendar">http://www.google.com/calendar</a><br /><br />I have a web page for every job where the client and I can keep track of job’s progress .. this page includes:<br />the job dates (roughs and final) <br />contact information <br />creative direction/job info <br />pencil sketches <br />final image <br />a link for the client to download the final high resolution file ( It is really helpful to use a service where you can store your high resolution files online. This will make it easier for you to keep organize and share your files with the people that need them. I use the service<a href="http://www.n8w.com/f/f/dropbox">http://www.dropbox.com</a> ) <br /><br />I created my own solution using php/mysql .. but an easier route might be to do this using a<a href="http://www.wordpress.org/">WordPress </a>or <a href="http://www.blogger.com/">BLOGGER </a>account.<br /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.n8w.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/process.gif" /><br /></div>
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Brain storming – get inspired by your environment – I always do my brainstorming and rough sketches outside of my house .. sometimes I take a bus ride with no destination in mind .. sit on a park bench and watch people .. or walk through the city. When you put yourself in new environments you notice things .. you notice subtleties. this is a great way to spark your creativity and start thinking of analogies that might be good for your illustration .. if nothing else it makes your life more interesting. <br /><blockquote class="tr_bq">
<a href="http://www.n8w.com/wp/1937">Here is an article</a> to help with the brainstorming process </blockquote>
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<b>Pencil Sketches</b><br /><br />Next you can talk to the client and talk about your ideas .. I prefer just to create pencil sketches, because a lot of the time it’s hard to envision what you are talking about .. and my sketches are extremely rough so they don’t take me more than .. about … 60 seconds … I try to sketch very loose and fast so the focus is on the ideas and not on the craftsmanship .. at this stage of the process it’s all about ideas .. and you don’t want a slow drawing hand to slow them from coming out of your teeming brain.<br /><br />I usually take pictures of my sketches with a digital camera .. its a lot faster than a scanner and because it’s a rough quality isn't so important ..<br /><br />Next I scare my client with my super rough sketches and explain to them .. to just focus on the concepts .. the final piece won’t look exactly like this .. ;)<br /><br /><br />The client emails/phones their feedback .. usually something something like .. “sketch 4 is great .. but can we emphasis the blah and maybe reduce or take out blah .. make the cat a dog and make the dog a cat .. etc”<br /><b><br /> </b></div>
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<b>Final</b><br />My process changes a little for each project .. but this will give you a general idea of how I work.<br /><br />I create my work in a variety of ways .. sometimes I paint with acrylics, draw with sharpie markers, ball point pens,a wacom tablet, paint with india ink, create textures with water color or photocopy machines, etc .. but basically what I am trying to do is create a library of modular pieces I can, later, put into the computer and rearrange the size, composition, color .. etc .. I really like organic textures and loose free flowing lines .. but as an illustrator with quick turn around times I need to be able to make quick changes and easily incorporate client feedback .. so I mix all these really organic elements in a way that is easy to modify/edit via the computer.<br /><br />To spark my creativity .. I often re-use pieces from my other works .. basically collaging my own stuff .. maybe a head, or a cloud, or a bike wheel, etc .. this helps me quickly create compositions .. but it’s more just for placement .. I then modify or create new pieces specific to the illustrations needs .. at the end you won’t even recognize most of these pieces .. but it really helps me get started .. breaks the ice .. gets the ball rolling .. etc<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
<b>(below is from <a href="http://www.joemadfan.com/">Joe Madureira</a> via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=638969436116482&id=157043750975722">facebook</a>)</b></div>
<br /><br /><b>*Art Advice*</b><br /><br />Do you really want to be an artist? Or a successful working professional?<br /><br />Believe it or not there is a difference. I’m not usually a soapbox type guy, I don’t like instructing people, and I think I’m a terrible teacher. But hey, it’s Friday and I’m in a strange mood. So here goes:<br /><br />I’ve noticed that a good number of my fans happen to be aspiring artists themselves. This is for all you guys. I get asked constantly: “Where should I go to school?” “What classes should I take?” “What should I study for anatomy?” “What pencils and paper do you use?” “Should I be working digitally now instead of traditionally?” “How do I fix my poses? Learn composition? Perspective?” “When am I going to develop my own style?” “Who were your influences?” “Teach me how to draw hands!” The list goes on…<br /><br />Here’s the deal. All of that stuff *is* important, and it may nudge you in the right direction. A lot of it you will discover for yourself. What works best for one person doesn’t work for another. That’s the beauty of art. It’s personal. It’s discovery. DON’T WORRY ABOUT ALL THAT CRAP!<br /><br />Instead I’m going to answer the questions that you *SHOULD* be asking, but aren’t. These are things that have only recently occurred to me, after doing this for 20+ years. These things seem so obvious, but apparently they elude a lot of people, because I am surprised at how many ridiculously talented artists are ‘failing’ professionally. Or just unhappy. The beauty of what I’m about to tell you is that it doesn’t matter what field you’re in or what your art style is. <br /></div>
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<br />1) Do what you love. If you are passionate about what you’re doing, it shows. If you’re having fun, it shows. If you’re bored, IT SHOWS. Some guys are able to work on stuff they have zero interest in, and still pull off great work, but I find that when I do this my motivation takes a huge hit. And Motivation is key. Money is not a great motivator. It’s temporary like everything else. And honestly, I’ve gotten paid the most money for some of the shittiest work I have ever done. That may sound awesome, but it’s not. And here’s why…<br /><br />2) You MUST stay Excited and Motivated. Have you noticed that there are days you can’t draw a god damned thing? And some days you feel like you can draw anything? It’s 4am but you don’t notice because you are in the ZONE. Your hand is racing ahead of your mind and you can do no wrong?! Maybe it’s some new paper you got. Or a new program you’ve been wanting to try out. Or you just found some amazing shit on DeviantArt, or watched some movie that just makes you want to run straight to your board. This relates to the above because while it is possible to involve yourself in projects you aren’t excited about—maybe you need the cash, or think it will look good on your resume, whatever it is—it’s not going to last. You need to stay fresh. Expose yourself to new things. New techniques. You should be getting tired of your own shit on a fairly regular basis. Otherwise other people will. <br /><br />3) Check your Ego. If you think you’re the shit, you’re already doomed. You may be really, really good at what you do, but there’s someone better. Sorry. There’s always plenty to learn, even for us old dogs. So when I meet young upstarts who have this sense of entitlement, or a know-it-all attitude, I just have to laugh. Some of the biggest egos I’ve ever witnessed were from people who have accomplished the least. Meanwhile, most guys who are supremely talented AND successful, and have EARNED the RIGHT to have an ego and throw their weight around, don’t. Why is that? It’s because…<br /><br />4) Relationships are important. This may be one of the biggest lessons I’ve had to learn. Early on, I didn’t value my relationships with people. Creatively or otherwise. I felt like I didn’t need anyone’s help and I could figure everything out on my own. Let’s face it, many of us become artists because we are reclusive, social misfits. We’d rather stay inside and draw shit than go outside and play. We like to live inside our own minds. Why not?! It’s awesome in there! And sometimes we don’t want to let other people in. But like I said—you can’t do it alone. I can honestly say that as much as I try to stay current, as much as I try to push my work and draw kick ass shit that will excite people, I would not be where I am today if it weren’t for all the other people I’ve met and learned from along the way. Guys who pulled strings for me. Took risks on me. Believed I was the right guy for the job. You need to manage your relationships. You need to network, and meet people. Drawing comics is still a pretty good place for reclusive types—but if you want to work in big studios—Making games, Films, animation, basically any other type of job on the planet, you’d better start making some connections. Be likeable. Be professional. That doesn’t mean be an opportunistic ladder climber. Fake people lose in the end. Be yourself, but be professional. It’s no secret that when people are hiring, our first instinct is to bring in people we know. It’s human nature. I don’t like unknowns, even if their portfolio is awesome. If we have a mutual connection, if they have great things to say about you, you’re in. If you have AMAZING artwork to show, and I call your last employer and they tell me what a pain in the ass you are to work with, you’re done. Talent and skill only get you so far. I am literally amazed at how often I meet guys that are total assholes and think they are going to get anywhere.<br /><br />5) Here’s the BIG ONE. The greatest obstacle you will ever have to overcome IS YOURSELF. And the Fear that you are creating in your own head. Stay positive. Stop defeating yourself. There are artists I know that are so damn good they make me pee my pants. I look up to these mofos. I study their shit and I want to draw like them. And they are almost NEVER working on their DREAM project. And—big surprise, they aren’t happy in their job. “Why NOT?! WTF is WRONG WITH YOU?!” is usually my reaction. And the answer is almost always “The market isn’t great right now” “Other stories/games/comics like mine don’t do very well” “The shit that’s hot right now is nothing like mine, It’s just going to fail.” “I’m not sure I’m good enough.” “I need the money.” “Too Risky.” “I tried it before and failed. ” It doesn’t matter what words they use, they are afraid for one reason or another. I know. I’ve been there. <br /><br />But here’s the deal. YOU NEED TO TAKE RISKS. Guess what? YOU ARE MOST LIKELY GOING TO FAIL. If you want it—REALLY want it, that won’t stop you. You will learn A LOT. My good friend Tim constantly jokes about how I jump out of planes without a parachute and worry about the landing on the way down. You may think that I’m lucky, that it’s easy for me to say because I’m already successful, that I’m in a different situation than you all are. But it’s not true. Risk is risk, no matter what level you’re at. If you’re already successful, you just take even bigger risks. But they never go away. Everything in life is Risk vs. Reward. Not just in your career. LIFE. You’d better get used to it.<br /><br />I didn’t know what the hell I was doing when I got into comics. I left the #1 selling book at the time ( Uncanny X-men ) to work on Battle Chasers during a time when ‘Conan’ was about the only fantasy comic people knew. And no one was buying it. I wanted to work in games, so I started a game company. I had NO IDEA WTF I was doing. I just wanted it, really bad. We tanked. It failed. No big surprise. But the people I worked with got hired elsewhere and rehired me. I started ANOTHER game Company. We had 4 people and a dream, and some publishers wouldn’t even meet with us, because their ‘next gen console’ teams had 90+ people on them. I literally got hung up on. “Stick to handheld games, it’s smaller, maybe you can handle that…” one MAJOR publisher told us. I don’t blame them. But we didn’t let it stop us. Thank god we didn’t listen to them. Vigil was born. Darksiders happened, AND we got to make a sequel. It stands shoulder to shoulder with the best games in the industry, and the most elite and experienced game dev studios in the world. How is that possible?!!! Hardly any of us had even worked on a console game before. I’ll be honest, I was thinking we would fail the whole time. I just didn’t care. If I had to play the odds on this one, I’d bet against us.<br /><br />Why am I telling you all this shit? This is not me patting myself on the back. It’s just stuff that has somehow only dawned on me recently when it’s been staring me in the face for so long. I feel like I need to wake you guys up!!! I’ve been limiting myself. I’ve gotten afraid. I’ve taken less risks. I saw my career going places I didn’t want to go. I wasn’t happy and I wasn’t excited. And I’ve realized, that all that stuff I just talked about is the reason I am where I am today. Not because I have a manga style, or I draw cool hands, or there’s energy in my drawings, or all the other things people rattle off to me. There are other guys that do all that same shit, and do it better. And amazingly, those same guys constantly tell me “Man, I wish I could do what you are doing.” “SO DO IT!!!!!” PLEASE listen to me—because I want you guys to make it. I want to look to one of you people for inspiration some day when it’s 2am and I need to keep drawing. Stop worrying about all the other stuff—the pencils, the paper, the anatomy, all that shit. It will only get you so far. You’ve already got most of what you need. I hope this helps some people. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for all the support over the years. You are all one of the greatest motivating forces in my life and my career. Sappy but true. Ok, let’s go draw some shit!!!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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I’m simplifying a lot of the info here, so please don’t take my word as law—check out the specifics on the IRS website instead.<br /><br /><br /><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/0e30fb6d88d6b47ec41e5d2139526b4e/tumblr_inline_mkicb0AkTm1qz4rgp.png" />First, the basics:<br /><br />If you earn an income, you have to pay income taxes, and Uncle Sam has a “pay as you go” system. If you want to avoid a pricey penalty, you are expected to pay taxes throughout the year as you earn income, not all at once when you file your income tax return. There are 2 ways this happens:<br /><br /><br />1. For people who receive regular paychecks from an employer, your employer will withhold a certain amount from your paycheck to pay for federal (and state) income taxes—you fill out a W-4 form when you’re hired, which determines how much they withhold for you. Easy-peasy!<br /><br /><br />2. If you’re a freelancer, you don’t have a regular paycheck or a regular employer to withhold your taxes for you, so you have to pay quarterlyEstimated Taxes yourself. Estimated taxes cover your income tax and self employment tax*, for both the federal gov’t and your state gov’t (if applicable).<br /><br /><br />*Yes—as a freelancer, you not only have to pay income tax, but you also pay self employment tax! (basically, a tax that goes to Social Security/Medicare)<br /><br /><br />I’m just going to focus on federal estimated taxes first:<br /><br /><br /><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/74bb7517fdb41ef00fbeabbfdac87776/tumblr_inline_mkicbgbUpk1qz4rgp.png" />If you’re a freelancer, the trick is to make sure you pay enough in estimated taxes throughout the year to avoid the underpayment penalty.<br /><br />You will avoid the penalty if you:<br /><br /><br />Owe less than $1000 in taxes after subtracting withholding and credits<br /><br />OR<br /><br />(A)Have paid at least 90% of the tax amount owed for the current year, or (B) have paid at least 100% of the tax shown on last year’s return — whichever is smaller.<br /><br /><br />So let’s break down these scenarios a bit:<br /><br />If you’re a student just graduating from school and you haven’t done many freelance jobs (i.e. probably making less than $8,000 in taxable income from freelance), it’s likely that you don’t have to pay estimated taxes, because you’ll probably owe less than $1000 in federal taxes from your freelance work. So don’t sweat it!<br /><br /><br />If it does look like you will owe $1000 or more in taxes, you have 2 choices for calculating how much to pay in estimated taxes—the aforementioned (A) or (B).<br /><br />(A) Make sure you pay at least 90% of the tax amount that will be owed for the current year.<br /><br />OR<br /><br />(B) Make sure you pay at least 100% of the tax shown on last year’s return.<br /><br /><br />There’s an <a href="http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040es.pdf">estimated tax worksheet</a> that you can use to help figure out either one.<br /><br /><br />Since my freelance income fluctuates and I’m lazy enough that I don’t like trying to predict how much tax I will owe for the upcoming year (and adjust quarterly payments if needed), I prefer to just use option (B).<br /><br /><br /><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/b12a5c14410c452193bd1d1afde8a314/tumblr_inline_mkieh2uJyC1qz4rgp.png" />That means that I can just pay an equal amount each quarter, and make sure all 4 estimated tax payments add up to the tax amount I paid for last year’s return (or more).<br /><br />So, for instance, if I owed $7000 total in federal taxes for 2012, I won’t be penalized for underpayment if I pay at least $1750 each quarter ($7000 total) for my 2013 federal estimated taxes—regardless of whether I owe more taxes in 2013 or not. If I earned a higher income in 2013 than in 2012 and didn’t pay enough estimated taxes to cover it all, I’d still have to pay the difference at tax time, but at least I wouldn’t have to pay the underpayment penalty!<br /><br />Not too difficult, so long as you have enough in your bank account, but tricky to figure out at first!<br /><br /><br />All of this information also generally applies to state estimated tax payments, though the specific numbers and percentages can change and a few states don’t charge income tax at all. In most states, you have to pay a state income tax as well as a federal income tax, so I pay quarterly estimated tax payments to the federal government, as well as quarterly estimated tax payments to Maryland, my state of residence.<br /><br /><br />Federal estimated taxes are handled on <a href="http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040es.pdf">Federal Form 1040-ES</a>, but you can fill out the form and schedule your payments online for free at<a href="https://www.eftps.gov/eftps/"></a><a href="https://www.eftps.gov/eftps/">https://www.eftps.gov/eftps/</a><br /><br /><br />Your state will also likely have a free online tax system you can use.<br /><br /><br /><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/97e3503feed65d4b2ae8ad7f0e00080c/tumblr_inline_mkicdhFVsT1qz4rgp.png" />Some tax filing methods:<br /><br />-Just use a tax professional! Seriously, especially if this is new to you and you don’t have any outside help. I know plenty of professional illustrators that use one. Better than messing things up and getting in trouble with the IRS.<br /><br /><br />-Use online tax software that helps to walk you through the tax experience and will do all the calculations for you, like TurboTax, TaxAct, etc. (I use TaxAct) They usually have a free version for your federal returns well as pay options, (which may include your state return as well). They will also let you schedule your federal estimated taxes, which I take advantage of. I recommend having a tax-savvy friend or relative you can call if you get stuck! I owe huge debts of gratitude to my own tax-savvy relatives that patiently answered questions & put me on the right track.<br /><br /><br />OR<br /><br /><br />-Print out all the pertinent tax forms and worksheets, start to fill them out by hand, alone in your paper-strewn room, and then jump out the window in wild frustration when you can’t figure out all the jargon and your math skills aren’t as good as they used to be.<br /><br /><br /><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/ab741b7169f48fa0945b2c68bb26fbd4/tumblr_inline_mkicdqAdd21qz4rgp.png" /><br /><br /><br />(not recommended)<br /><br /><br />“Happy” taxing, everyone!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />========================================================<div class="entry-content" style="border: 0px; clear: both; margin: 0px; padding: 12px 0px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
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-- Even though you won't be getting paid, again it's all about exposure. The more you show your work the more you'll get work. Plus it always pays off to practice more than less.<br />
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Mathew Kaminskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480278008697659394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3841853821278401791.post-21466498814142485052013-03-19T04:45:00.000-07:002013-03-19T04:45:33.137-07:00Get in there... The Semester's Almost OverIt's been a little quiet around these parts... I think Spring break had quite a bit to do with that.<br />
I just wanted to go ahead and toss a few more gems towards folks that might be checking this blog!<br />
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<a href="http://ratfist.com/04-title/" target="_blank">Ratfist</a><br />
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For you Earthworm Jim fans out there... the creator made this awesome comic. AND! It's available all for the free! Get in there. Read that s%$*!<br />
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Mathew Kaminskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480278008697659394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3841853821278401791.post-80819313315317300932013-03-06T15:40:00.000-08:002013-03-06T15:40:29.468-08:00Almost Spring Break!I bet some of you guys are <i>SOOOO</i> close you can almost taste it. That joyous occasion: Spring Break.<br />
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For those of you going to Italy, I highly suggest you take your sketchbooks, take your cameras, take your monies. Get tons and tons of refs, do some good life drawing, try doing a master study or two, and if nothing else, try to learn about some new great artists while there. I think that this is such an awesome opportunity for you guys! I hope that it's just as awesome as I envision it to be.<br />
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Well, there is quite a bit to talk about on this update... so let's get on to the information:<br />
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For those of you that don't know about it... there's a small group of artists that pretty much spawned from one singular artist: <a href="http://daverapoza.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Dave Rapoza</a>. This guy created an art group called the <a href="http://crimsondaggers.com/forum/" target="_blank">Crimson Daggers</a> which formed into it's own smaller group, etc. etc. Anyway... to sum up, this might could be an awesome opportunity for you guys to get in on some contests over the break if you have the time. They are doing their newest <a href="http://crimsonbloodsports.blogspot.com/2013/03/bloodsport-13-histories-of-schaat-nath.html" target="_blank">Bloodsport challenge</a> and there's an awesome prize up for grabs. It might sound strange, but the prize is to get your entry reviewed by <a href="http://www.kekaiart.com/" target="_blank">Kekai Kotai</a> and probably help develop your portfolio as a whole.<br />
I would check it out!<br />
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Secondly (and if you follow <a href="http://johnleedraws.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">John Lee's blog</a> these are just reposts):<br />
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<a href="http://johnleedraws.tumblr.com/post/44664225694/i-really-want-to-take-a-digital-painting-class-at-mca#_=_" target="_blank">Digital Painting Advice</a><br />
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Honestly, I've been trying to figure this out for some time, why there is any sort of split between illustrators and painters... I think that they both (ideally) work in the same mindset. From what I understand is that illustrators are (usually) working for others using their visions and are not as concerned with the abstract. Whereas painters have the ability to deal in the abstract and tend to work for themselves painting their own visions. Of course I have no real factual evidence to back this up with, but this is just my opinion on the matter. If there are other opinions or clarification, or even a better explanation, let me know in a comment.<br />
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<a href="http://warmupsketches.tumblr.com/post/44720530910/breakthrough-a-new-illustrators-contest-is" target="_blank">Break Through</a><br />
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This might very well be the easiest contest you can enter as the only requirements are that you submit your portfolio. Get in on this! It's an exciting opportunity...<br />
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This is both awesome (because it's an interview with James Jean), and disheartening because of what the interview is about. Definitely worth a read...<br />
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Mathew Kaminskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480278008697659394noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3841853821278401791.post-12978661707953929582013-03-04T04:37:00.000-08:002013-03-04T04:38:59.949-08:00The Results are IN #2!Annnnddd <drumroll please> HERE ARE THE RESULTS from this week's Self-Portrait Sunday!<br />
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For those of you interested in trying out some painting of some 'real' people, you could always try to paint / draw from this website: <a href="http://lookbook.nu/" target="_blank">LookBook</a>. Also, it's come to my attention that apparently skateboarders are really good to learn to draw from... <a href="http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/skateboarding%20photography" target="_blank">Skateboard Photography</a>, <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/skateboarding-photography/pool/" target="_blank">More Skateboard Photography</a>.</div>
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Mathew Kaminskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480278008697659394noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3841853821278401791.post-74338435294965306722013-03-03T12:54:00.001-08:002013-03-03T12:54:07.830-08:00Self-Portrait SundayGet your pens, pencils, paint, ketchup, smiley stickers, sticks, etc ready for some good 'ole fashioned self-portraits. It's that time again folks... self-portrait Sunday If you happen to have done one, please either e-mail me a link, or comment on this one with the image hosted and I'll post them first thing tomorrow morning.<br />
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And lastly... don't forget about Self-Portrait Sunday, every Sunday. Submit images in comment form using your favorite image host. GOOD LUCK!</div>
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