I have taken this productive streak seriously, and I am starting projects that I never would have before. It permeates every part of my life now; everything is less chaotic- I feel that it's coming into a certain balance now that is allowing unmitigated growth. As it pertain to art and it's affiliated activities, not only has a new website been named and created, but this blog has me channeling my frustrations and inspirations.
I have few resources when it comes to art critique and web design; and find it difficult to get meaningful reviews. I am a harsh critic, I don't take second standard and push my capabilities every time I create something. That is my creed.
From the new site's conception a few weeks ago to it's naming and blogging these trials and tribulations as small as they may be, made me realize I am not alone.
I am an [aspiring] artist.
I need constant feedback.
I want support from fellow creative minds.
I want to collaborate on projects.
I need to connect with like-minded people.
I need a community to share with.
I'm not the only one who feels this way so decided to create a nurturing environment where artist of all types could gather, share and be inspired by everything around them.
A community that could connect from studios and work spaces everywhere; and whose goal was to help each other develop and grow. Artists' friends and family would be welcome to come and see what each of us have created. All of us have something to offer, so if we come together, we can benefit from each others skills.
The more time I spend working on setting up 'home', the more I realize that we can really help each other.
With an idea of getting all creative people and their friends and family to join in a six degrees of separation-invitation style, that we could have a diverse group with many skills. In between all of us, there are projects and events that we could be a part of, and help each other succeed.
Writers and illustrators
Cover art for musicians
Logos and layouts for starting entrepreneurs
Photographers for events
The options are endless...
... we probably have come across at least one situation, where if we knew a creative mind, they would have been asked and not a 'professional.'
We would present them the opportunity to shine.
Monday, January 14, 2008
The Forum - An Artist's Community
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I feel a parallel in our current stories.
I also am building a website for my art and its given me new enthusiasm and energy.
My web skills are sorely lacking but Im happy with how things are going so far. A major hurdle right now is trying to get the majority of my work properly scanned. I live 2 hours away from the nearest place capable of scanning with any reasonable amount of quality. Im currently working on a series of tarot cards that I hope to get scanned and post by the weekend.
If you want to see some interesting links with the possibility of greater exposure for your work, check out my friends site 'zombieportraits.com' and click on the links.
Theres a banner sharing system where if you post theirs on your site they may return the favor.
Its served him well. He got orders for over 400 zombie portraits last year alone.
Once I get enough work up on my site I'll post links in my blog.
I checked out some of your work and I really like it.
I wish you luck.
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