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Welcome to artistpaintingonline.com

2008-07-01T22:44:09Z

Welcome to artistpaintingonline.

Here you will find original artworks by Artist Muller Jean Francois. Jean Francois is a professional, world known artist that is trusted world wide, dedicated to doing haitian artwork and preferring panoramic, countryside and landscape. Recently he started experimenting with abstract and impressionism. Muller is also an art collector and approaches his art through positivity. Jean Muller began to work in acrylics and oils, preferring a primitive approach to painting. His favorite colors are red, yellow, blue, and green. All of the pieces of art on this site are for sale. If you are intrested in purchasing any of these paintings, you may order on line using a credit card or let us know what pieces you are intrested in by email. Your request will be answered promptly. You can also leave your thoughts and comments in our guestbook. We hope you enjoy our site.

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Back from a long hiatus, new website

2008-06-23T00:40:54Z

hey there Folks
I haven't been active with this tribe in a long time, my apologies, but in my trying to catch up on posts I see that a number of people have posted their art website, so I figured I would post mine. As a promotion to get people checking out my site, if you sign the guestbook and join the mailing list, or do the web survey and join the mailing list, I will send you a signed block print. I really would like peoples feedback, so if you do check it out, please let me know what you think :-)

www.lennonstudio.com

Thanks-Katie

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all together now..

2008-06-10T04:07:48Z

All together now! –––"Are we not men? We are Nada!"

My number one desire is to make a comfy living from the sale of my art. I made these paintings, but I don't wanna keep them. It'd be nice to make a living from doing the thing I'm best at.
I found out years ago that in order to do this, I must involve others in what I'm doing; inevitably, I concluded, they will involve me in what they're doing too. This is what happened in January of '07 as Jeff Johnson, Tova Ramos, Dianna SionCallender, Esther Triggs and Ann O'Lear invited me to join them in the Dada Motel schemes. The thing quickly took off but we've had to work at it and many more people have joined in, helping in their own ways. It's an artist thing and that means nothing in particular, so we're searching to find out what we've got here, who we've got here.
We've got 50 motel rooms filled so far, and it's in Reno; that much we know.
There's this large unique local community of creative types here and our groups compliment each other. If each group focuses its efforts to reinforcing what the other groups are doing/making, we will be able to shout with one loud voice. We're making some noise and calling some attention to our own efforts. This is done better when it's not just us saying "hey look at us", this goes for groups of artists and individual artists alike. We do our part to promote each other and everybody's happy.
I'm lookin' for unity, I'm lookin' for creativity, and mostly I just want everyone to know that this event was wholly created by artists. The artists worked together to bring you this and here we are–luvv us.
We artists types are notoriously known to be loner individuals and iconoclasts. That's o.k. It's just that all of these grunting individualists need to realize the importance of applying our own creativity to promotional efforts. Maybe this is what being an artist is– a lot of grunting and calling attention to ourselves. Whatever works. We gotta' have an audience!
Arts education/appreciation drops at alarming rates in public institutions and the funding dwindles that supports these efforts. You and I both know that art is more than drawing, drumming or crying on cue. Art is in the lives that we lead everyday but not everyone has been so fortunate, they don't understand the benefits. The creative life–itself–is an art compared to the life that most live. We must share our talents/fears/observations/obsessions and bring these 'others' in to our world.
Too many people are waiting for something to happen and are meanwhile making nothing happen. I like to do things the hard way myself, and it's always given me good practice for the easy stuff.
Nada Motel asks a lot from participants as did Dada Motel and that's how it works so well and efficiently.
A fact of life is that 'nothing succeeds without personal sacrifice' and isn't that how it SHOULD be? We do more than is asked of us, and it doesn't go unnoticed–but results are not instant. GIVING is what art does; eventually it has to given back to.
A question to ask our selves is "Why include anyone else in my plans to achieve artistic fame?" And a second question would be "As an artist, do I need fame?"
As we all know, art is not made in a vacuum, successful art involves many people; many people to promote and many people to appreciate. The beautiful thing is that the promoters and the appreciators are the same people, and so it grows.
Finally, as artists, all that we need to know is that people need to see what we make/do.... and there's no better time to show them than NOW!
Hit the press, tell them what's brewin'–make noise, period. Reno is loud, Reno is proud and you don't wanna be left behind!

All together now!

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New in an old way.......

2008-06-09T15:17:48Z

Sounds uber cliche, but I am new to tribe net and, by extension(spelling may be a wee bit off), this awesome tribe. I wanted to say hello, invite you to comment on my paltry selection of artwork and my addled collection of poems in my blog. Also, I am always looking for new ideas to draw or write with, the more bizarre and confusing the better.
Thank you.

A

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Selling my art online!

2008-06-06T02:41:17Z

I'm trying to make my living as an artist and graphic designer. It's tough and I have been persistent in developing online art and shops where I am experiencing some success.
View my latest T shirt shop:
www.bodyenglish.biz

Stop by and leave a comment. Tell your friends if you like what you see. I'd love to hear from you!
Sandra

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Assignment

2008-05-12T19:00:34Z

OK, here is your assignment.

Draw a Triber. Look fro random ones, look for friends, friend of friends. Just find some triber, and do art of them. Even if all you do is photoshop something neat. I have actually met a few friends here, that way.

You can decide later if you want to link the person to their art.

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

2008-05-07T00:32:58Z

I have started letting a online company use my art & photography/digital art for different items . Here's a link to my gallery: http://www.zazzle.com/kenny42077 . Hopefully y'all like my work, and possibly make a purchase.

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My art site

2008-05-03T21:25:40Z

http://community.webshots.com/user/effexoractivist

Webshots is a great place to put art. It is free and easy to use.

So far I have had 20249 views. I never thought that many people would see my work.

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advice on a studio visit . . .

2008-05-03T21:08:34Z

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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The Art of Photography

2008-05-02T02:19:04Z

After 17 years as a commercial photographer I have decided that instead of complaining about the decline in photography as an art form I am going to do something about it. Beginning June 7 I will be hosting experiential photography Treks in the SF bay area and throughout Northern California. The Treks will teach the art of mindfully designing a great photograph. For more information please visit
http://www.nccenterphotoarts.com

Hope that you will join me - should be very informative, shared with good people and great fun.
Thanks... Glen

Northern California Center for the Photographic Arts
Dedicated to Teach, to Create and to Preserve the Art of Photography

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crazy doodles

2008-04-22T20:33:46Z

Hey, a guy I work with is always drawing these amazing doodles during meetings, etc. Most of them are drawn on whiteboards and erased pretty quickly. Anyway, check it and leave comments if you like his work. I thought it was kinda a unique form of art.

http://mymalaise.blogspot.com/

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live in the bay area? interactive art this weekend!

2008-04-22T18:05:27Z

Alchemy is an event intended to bring all types of art forms together and make them accessible and fun to interact with and add your creative mark to - come play and design and craft and art it up with us!

It's at -- CELLspace -- (2050 Bryant, @ 18th St, in the Mission)
This Saturday -- April 26th -- from 9pm-2am.
It's $15 and there will be a full bar available.

The shows and stations that it will include:

- a fashion show "Styles of Magic" by Missing Piece @ 10pm
- a magic show "Phantoccino" by Keith Boudreau, showing 4 times over the night
- an all-local Art Gallery curated by Will Chase Arts, half of which is priced under $100
- Alchemical Afforestation, an interactive steel sculpture by Shira Loa ---> you make the bark of the tree!
- Digicrylic Mash-Up by Dangermarc and Ron Goldin ---> you draw on one side, they on another!
- PyroCardium, a heartbeat-powered candelabra by False Profit Labs ---> try the stethoscope on!
- Web of (de)Construction, a live textile piece by Medium Reality ---> become entangled in this web!
- Identity Tapestry by Mary Corey March ---> see how your line of self lines up with others!
- Flame Tree Building Workshop by False Profit Labs ---> make a fire sculpture!
- Phoenix Aviary, a reactive video installation ---> dance and move, and see the flame-tastic results!
- Writing Photos, an intersection of writing and photography ---> tell us a story that you see in the picture!
- Altered Paintings, reworking thrift-store finds ---> that mountain scene needs an anime monster, don't you think?
- Interactive Lights & Magnets... Photo Booth... Lego Robots... Origami... Knitting and more!

check out www.false-profit.com/alchemy

Hope to see you there!

~stephanie

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mixed media sculpture

2008-04-19T23:59:05Z

Have a look at some of my latest exhibition, 'Many Awakenings'.

http://visual-art.tribe.net/photos/80c9a144-4f19-4e20-b72c-461fc97f32c9
http://visual-art.tribe.net/photos/4ad4cbaf-c3d5-4af3-8b18-5512e4d8e1fd

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If you're in LA this Tuesday night...

2008-04-18T02:23:49Z

Hello folks! Come to my opening happening this Tuesday in downtown LA! Here's the details:

ANIMALS of the FUTURE
A solo show by Treiops Treyfid at MJ Higgins Gallery

Opening reception Earth Day, Tuesday, April 22, 2008 from 6 - 9pm.

MJ Higgins Gallery
400 S. Main st. Suite 103 (4th st. east of Main), Los Angeles, CA 90013
213-617-1700
http://treiops.com/art/animals_of_the_future.html

Features performance by LA electronic outfit Brain Garden http://www.klownhead.com

All exotic animals on our planet are under threat of extinction because of loss of habitat due to pollution, global warming, and human population growth. Fragile ecosystems are in serious peril all over the world and will pay a heavy price from the increased storms, floods, and coastal erosion that global warming will produce.

So, who are the critters that will survive the coming catastrophe? They will be the ones that are able to live with or near humans, can live in an urban or semi-urban environment, and use human garbage as a food source. These are the "Animals of the Future". They include raccoons, opossums, rats, roaches, crows, coyotes, squirrels, sparrows, pigeons, deer, seagulls, lizards, rabbits, skunk, chipmunks, mice, feral cats, stray dogs, and many other species.

The pieces in this show will highlight and tribute these overlooked noble survivors that live sometimes literally in our own backyards. The pieces are sculptural in nature and are made out of mostly recycled elements but also include exotic materials, and lighting.

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Objectification – Closing!

2008-04-14T16:57:44Z

A photographic exhibit by Chris English in association with Citadel, (http://sfcitadel.org).

After being extended an extra four months there will be a Wrap Party for the exhibit on Thursday April 17th, 2008 from 7:00 PM- 10:00 PM at SF Citadel, 1277 Mission (near 9th) San Francisco, CA 94103

There is no admission fee for this event, however the venue is 18 and over only. The Wrap Party is the only event in the space from 7PM-10PM.

For more information please call 650-328-6941 or visit the artist website at http://teamnoir.name

This may be the last opportunity to see all of the pieces in this exhibit together. I encourage everyone to come join us, and please feel free to extend this invitation where you like.

If you've been looking for a chance to check out The Citadel, this is an excellent opportunity.

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Has anyone heard of this guy?

2008-04-13T23:04:43Z

He made this little metal sculpture/robot man..i found it through google search for 'man pose' or something similar, and was curious who he is (havent been able to find out though so far..just blogs with no info)
http://ueba.net/hosted_pages/Incredible-Little-Mech-Sculpture

His stuff inspired me to do some photoshop time ;)
http://i28.tinypic.com/118g3d0.jpg

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sewing with human hair

2008-04-11T23:13:25Z

I'm stuck at part one- threading a needle with human hair.

They are 16" lengths of very fine hair. I figured threading multiple strands would provide enough tension that it wouldn't break when I begin to sew with it. I can't manage to handle the lengths not to mention hold them together to get them through the eye. When I finally do- they all seem to separate and I can't hold them to knot them off.

Does anyone have any tips on how to work with such a delicate process?

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I've added some new photo and drawn art to my photo section.

2008-04-10T10:16:51Z

I invite you all to check out my latest artistic works.The photos are pictures I took and enhanced w/ graphic software. Drop me a line and tell me what you think.

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Taxes - Contract Work as an Artist's Assistant

2008-04-07T22:04:37Z

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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If your into original tribal art check out my photos!

2008-04-03T08:19:10Z

90% of my drawings were done after I moved from Gulfport,MS to Peoria,IL after Hurricane Katrina.Since moving to Illinois I've decided to devote all my extra time to playing guitar and organ, and to drawing,etching,and sealing insects in acrylic( lucite). If anyone is interested in any drawings in my photos,etchings on my site, or wish to request a certain bug sealed in lucite contact me.I'll be flexible on my bugs and drawing print prices.
Peace,Light,and Darkness,
Kenneth

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resume question

2008-04-02T18:57:36Z

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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Process of art

2008-04-01T09:30:41Z

Just wondering.....
What is the process you go through to create your art?
Do you plan it?
Do you have a concept in mind and then begin?
Do you meticulously sketch outlines / studies?

I have been told by some, that good planning is necessary, but I just seem to enjoy looking at a blank canvas and watching it develop.
I have bought a number of sketchbooks, and usually before a new project, I sketch a brief outline, but for some reason, it changes / morphs into something completely different once I begin on the canvas.

Would be interested in knowing what the process is like for you as an artist.
:)

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Looking for etched change ot stash jars?

2008-04-01T09:25:17Z

I'm selling etched jars on my website http://www.freewebs.com/kendrothalamus/ . I do both stencil and custom work. I'm also looking to etch car windows and/or home windows.Also, if you like tribal art check out my pictures. I'll soon be selling affordable prints of my work. I'll also be adding new etchings to my website soon.

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Artists Xchange

2008-03-31T21:14:09Z

This Friday night is my first Art show and if you are in SF, please drop by.
Details are here:

http://www.artist-xchange.com/default.htm

My medium is acrylic on canvas and influenced by a combination of indigenous art with some dark and brooding atmosphere thrown in.

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"It's No Secret" -4.4.2008- Agent PEACH

2008-03-31T15:55:28Z

********************************************
"It’s No secret" - The Official Agent PEACH Launch Party!
@ PANDORA’S TRUNK - 544 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA

Sponsored by - GUAYAKI YERBA MATE
Date: April 4th, 2008
From: 7pm-10pm

Come celebrate the beautiful collective of consciously modern works by... !
* BEESANDBEARS
* RACHEL JORDANA JEWELRY
* MEDIUM REALITY
* ELLE
* WAYNE HANSON

Harmonizing by:
* MARC(O) and NOAH ORION
* DEYABU 2012

+ special guests!
****************************************

xx,
K.
- Agent PEACH -

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Pics of new paintings

2008-02-26T02:28:42Z

I've posted 5 new photos of oil paintings I've done in the last year and a half. Hope you like them.

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Living Sculpture

2008-02-24T04:08:42Z

A Painted Man at the Seattle Art Museum...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3VPgAWaArQ

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Threadless Submission

2008-02-05T06:36:56Z

I just submitted this for critique on Thredless.com

http://www.threadless.com/critique/14470/Routine_Maintenance

thoughts greatly appreciated :)

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Loving You! 2.10.2008

2008-02-04T16:36:36Z

February. The month of love. The month of romance. The time to come catch the Cupid spirit at the Missing Piece Valentine's Gallery Party "LOVING YOU". On February 10, 2008 from 8pm to midnight, Missing Piece invites you to become enamored with our love-inspired artists, fashion designers, vendors, and performers.

The Design Guild Gallery is the perfect place to get that special Valentines day gift, take professional pictures in the photo kissing booth, or just have fun in the spirit of loveliness.

Fall in love on Sunday, February 10, 2008
from 8pm-12am
at Design Guild SF Gallery
on 427 Bryant Street, San Francisco.
Admission is $10 at the door and it includes one free one of a kind valentine postcard!

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New to Visual Artists Tribe

2008-01-29T15:21:37Z

**wave** Hello. Just looking at what other people are doing.

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new to tribe, with questions

2008-01-25T20:03:18Z

hi, my name is wayne i'm an artist now living in colorado. i plan to post some of my work today, and i would like to participate in some of the call for all artist notices, and would pay for shipping both directions. how do i know for sure that i would get them back, etc.? this sounds so untrusting, but i have been burned in the past and really would not like for it to happen again, any comments or suggestions? thanks.

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Are They Alive? at Chango in Echo Park, CA

2008-01-25T04:14:46Z

Please come to my solo show at Chango next Saturday:

ARE THEY ALIVE?
A solo show of work by:
Treiops Treyfid

February 1-27, 2008
opening reception:
Saturday, February 2nd, 7-10pm

Chango Coffee House & Gallery
1559 Echo Park Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90026
213-977-9161

http://www.myspace.com/changocoffeehouse
http://www.treiops.com/art

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Macabre art

2008-01-23T20:31:56Z

I just love Laurie Lipton's art.
Macabre but true.
Pencil on paper never looked so good.

http://www.boomerang.co.za/sites/laurielipton/default.asp

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SYMBOLISTS ANYONE ?

2008-01-23T15:05:43Z

The 19th century symbolists artists were amazing . As a school they often made more interesting works (for the most part) than the surrealists of whom they were the forerunners of .

Here is the painting titled 'Autumn' by the Belgian Symbolist Xavier Mellery :http://grail80.cafe24.com/bbs/data/diary/XavierMellery_Autumn.jpg

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Call for Art, Art Outside 2008, Austin TX

2008-01-22T06:42:22Z

Calling ALL Artists For The 4th Annual Art Outside Brouhaha! March 6th – 16th 2008.
To take part in AO|08 Go Here- http://www.artoutside.org/

Ladies and gentlemen of the art world, we are seeking any and all creative humans who use their skill and imagination in the creation of aesthetic objects, environments, or experiences that can be shared with others. That is, we are looking for those whose life is art, and everything they do is DIY. We are searching for those who are creating the Hand-Made Nation. We are calling !ALL! make-believers, dreamers and reality re-arrangers. We are searching hi and low for lowbrow-urban-contemporary-pop-surrealism, pop art, op art, hard-edge, lyrical abstraction, post minimalism, which might be interpreted by some to mean that we are looking only for painters, but that is most definitely not the case. For you see, of course, we need masters of typography, sketchers, illustrators, satirical stencilers, screen printing is way cool, and yes, you too, graffiti fools. Least we forget every culture jammer in the hood. Do you manipulate earth/land/sand/plants/junk into art? Then we have a home for you.

Now, we know some of you may be thinking “What about Dadas’ Dadaists, though?” To this we say, but of course we are calling all inspired by DADA- for where would art be without fluxists, productivism, neoplasticism, pittura, metafisica, arbeitsrat and bauhaus. Well, we are looking for all of “you” from then and now, if any of you still are around. And one may wonder… What about the cubists? We say, “But of course.” Conceptualists? Indeed. Installationists? Please! One might ask if we are seeking anything that might fall under postmodernist modernist who are not distracted by abstractionists and other IST’S. Of course there is always impressionism, post-minimalism, pre-contemporaryism, and expressionism. Are you working in symbolism or surrealism or any of the other -isms that we have not yet mentioned? Well come on out. But wait that’s not all, that could not possibly be all this call for ARTE is all about? Well, Dali you’re right,

This call goes out to all kinetic sculptors, fire sculptors, sound artists bending invisible waves, and video projectionists playing with light. We must invite the minds of the poets and their spoken slam voices, along with improv comedians who mimic the true history of time. Or was that the klown? How can we forget about the klowns! Mimes? Performers “performing” art, puppeteers with their puppets, musicians making sounds. Oh, and least we forget outsider artists wanting to be outside.

In short, we invite all the conceivable movements, modes, and theories of art known to wo/man kind. We say to you, the Artisans of the world who wish to unite because the world needs ART, because the world’s not right. It is time, Your window of opportunity is now. Our space is your blank canvas. Your dreams are our inspiration. You and your art are invited to take part in this epic artistic endeavor.

The world may be going to hell… So let’s make some art.

To take part in AO|08 Go Here- http://www.artoutside.org/ao08faq.htm

P.S. If we happened to have forgotten any form of ART in this call for art then we do deeply apologize. Please note that you too are invited.

To take part in AO08 Go Here www.artoutside.org
& befriend us on myspace....
http://www.myspace.com/austinenchantedforest
http://www.myspace.com/artoutside

and on tribe...
http://tribes.tribe.net/austinenchantedforest

and check out...
http://www.austinenchantedforest.com

Support our Benefit For VALENTINES, Feb 14th and 15th
@ the United States Art Authority

http://www.austinenchantedforest.com/valentines.html
http://www.austinenchantedforest.com/antivalentines.html

and to truly stay “in tha know” sign up for our lo-fi no spam mailing list
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Looking for Artists and Models for Life Drawing Space in SF

2008-01-19T20:27:37Z

What: Life Drawing
Where: SF's SOMA District, (1 block away from Yerba Buena Gardens 4 block from Powell BART)
When: TBD
Cost: TBD

Artists, Models, and Other Creatively-Wired Individuals,

We are putting together a group of people interested in honing their life drawing and/or modeling skills.

ARTISTS:
As there will be no official teacher for the class this is meant for people who are comfortable being self-directed artists. However, if you wish, people of varying skill levels and experience can help and guide each other.

MODELS:
We value diversity so all types of models are encouraged to join regardless of sex, gender, ethnicity, body type. Ideally we would have a good mix of different kinds of models as well as artists

What we offer is a modern and clean studio (with a bathroom) in safe part of SF 4 blocks away from Powell BART

As of today we have these time slots available:
Mondays: 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Tuesdays: 8:30 AM-12:00 PM, 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Wednesdays: 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
Fridays: 7:30 PM-9:30 PM
Saturdays: 3:30 PM-9:30 PM
Sundays: 11:00 AM-8:00 PM

Ideally we would like to have a sizable group or groups that meet regularly so that we can make it worthwhile for everyone involved.

If you are interested please let me know:
1. If you are a model, artist, or both
2. You schedule preferences

If you know other people that might be interested please pass this along to them. If you have any further questions please contact me at my email or tribe.

Thank You,

Omar
hipgnostica@gmail.com
http://people.tribe.net/ohmzz

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

2008-01-19T20:11:02Z

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.

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Art in action book check it out

2008-01-16T23:23:51Z

Hi everyone,
My work is featured in this awesome book, Buy yours today $45 +tax SH from www.joemangrum.com and get a signed copy (personalized if you include your name etc. Its a very timely topic , climate change, funny how nobody is asking about it to our presidential hopefuls??
lets get the word out on climate change!

heres the details

In the environmental realm, science and art are inextricably linked. While science determines how we measure the health of our planet, art allows us to visualize our relationship to the natural world. Art in Action collects creative interpretations of the state of out planet in word and image by seventy-nine artists. These varied pieces express a profound appreciation for all species and landscapes, explore our natural world lost, despaired and reconstructed and describe the fantasy of paradises anew and gone awry.

From the expansive vision of Christo to the enlightened power of Olafur Eliasson, the art speaks to us in as many ways as there are artists. Each chapter asks us to celebrate, reflect, interact, protect and act, demonstrating the vast and rich web of life and the interconnectedness of it all. No book can change the natural world. But these stories and photographs can build awareness, the first critical step in changing our collective story from one that exploits and destroys nature for the benefit of humankind to one that nurtures and values the natural world.

Mia Hanak is the Founding Executive Director of the Natural World Museum, an organization committed to inspiring sustainable culture through the arts in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). She leads the team that produces the innovative Art for the Environment global exhibition series. She has been nominated by the American Association of Museums as a ?Museum Leader for the Next Generation.? She currently resides in San Francisco.

Randy Rosenberg is an artist and has also curated many art collections for international organizations including The World Bank, the International Finance Corporation and Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Her traveling exhibitions include: The Missing Peace: Artists Consider the Dalai Lama and Envisioning Change; Attitudinal and Climate.

For more information, visit the Natural World Museum at artintoaction.org

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call for art: Angels and Birds

2008-01-15T05:52:08Z

ARTworkSF Call for ART: Angels and Birds

DESCRIPTION: Some people believe birds are messengers of divine guidance;
they believe birds, like traditional angels, relay messages of wisdom
and advice at times when we most need direction. Unlike traditional angels,
each bird brings its own specific message.
Eligibility includes 2D and 3D work in all styles and media

ENTRY DEADLINE: February 12, 5:00pm
ARTISTS NOTIFIED: March 4

CURATOR: Matt McKinley and Pauline Crowther Scott

SHOW DATES: April 2 to May 14, 2008
RECEPTION: Tuesday, April 22 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
LOCATION: Mezzanine Gallery, Hotel Triton
ADDRESS: 342 Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA
DELIVERY DATE/TIME: April 2, 9:30am
PICK UP DATE/TIME: May 14, 9:30am

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new interview

2008-01-15T03:22:31Z

Not sure if anyone cares, but I was interviewed for the Artisan Crafts Club on deviantart.com (a free art site),and it has been posted here:
http://artisancraft.deviantart.com/journal/16136260/#comments

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All artists strive for recognition.

2008-01-14T16:30:14Z

Not?

What drives an artist.
I believe I got some skills.
But recently I don't get much feedback.
Please check my stuff and tell me how great I am.

http://geertoosterhof.blogspot.com/

But also feel free to tell me that I suck. (be gentle please)
Thanks in advance, succes to you!!

Geert

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What is Art?!":;+=-......

2008-01-13T07:47:42Z

At a little place called Pigeon Park in West Seattle, I arrived with the rain around 9am. I parked in the empty school lot and walked passed the gate to take a winding trail deep into the woods. Along the way I spotted cans, bottles, hunks of metal shrapnel, plastic bags, all those things we humans leave behind. Things out of place. I started gathering these objects together. Two lawn chairs half buried in mud became the base of my sculpture. A long bent metal pipe covered in moss formed an arcing gesture towards the sky. A green hose and a black cord settled in a tangled mass atop the red and white umbrella. A bag of dog shit hung from a spire. As the volunteers arrived, they gazed in wonder at the hulking monstrosity that I had collected with my own two hands. As the entertainment for volunteers working to eradicate invasive species, I was doing something very outside the box. Taking action by cleaning up trash, I felt like a genuine activist today, and more than that, I made a sculpture out of it that amused a variety of people and got them all thinking. Now what is art?
Marcel Duchamp challenged all artists and all human beings to consider that and I find this question still relevant today. For to me, art is anything that is wrought by our hand. Any two or more objects placed together within the same vicinity is a construction, a sculpture. It is certainly true that no matter how ya stack it, trash is still trash. Paint is still paint and I still love it but 2D is SO boring compared to the real experience of real life and real action, regardless of all talk. My povery has forced me to be resourceful and become the scavenging scoundrel that I am today, a ruthless recycler who still doesnt know how to price a work of art because if everything has meaning and means nothing. These days I stand in my spot at Pike Place Market and transform before people's eyes, become the sculpture, dance into the future, remind someone of something or someday or someway they were or could be or never would want to be. It is almost enough to see a child smile through all my efforts, all that waiting in the performer's que for a chance to do my thing. It is somehow degrading to be counting on that single dollar to float into that beatup old straw hat, but at the same time it is so empowering to see the light in those kids' eyes when I pop up on their radar all in white clothes with a white hat, weilding white painted computer parts and colored art cardboard boxes morphing onto my body.
What is Art? What am I trying to say?
What are you trying to say? Is anything worth being said?
I believe so.
www.abztraktsynergy.blogspot.com

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What you working on?

2007-12-22T20:27:05Z

Who's making what?
What's new?

Share your art progress...

I have been working with my Paris photos lately.
Some are so excellent and some are blurry but I love them all.

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Charles Demuth

2007-12-22T02:18:40Z

Here is a visually amazing painting by Charles Demuth at the following internet address :http://www.metmuseum.org/Works_of_Art/viewOnezoom.asp?dep=21&zoomFlag=0&viewmode=1&item=49%2E59%2E1

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Athansius Kircher and The Cabinet of Curiousities

2007-12-19T06:29:25Z

At the following internet address are images of artwork inspired by the curiousity cabinets of Athasius Kircher : http://www.turntablebluelight.com/2007/04/athanasius_kircher_the_cabinet.html

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New and newer.

2007-12-16T10:06:45Z

Thought I'd introduce myself as a new tribe member...marion, Scottish artist living and working in Norfolk UK. I make mess, mayhem, magic and music, usually all at once... I've a shop on etsy for my mixed media and textiles, http://artmixter.etsy.com, and a brand new shop just for paintings, http://purelypainting.etsy.com, though at present, there is stuff all over the place...I didn't *Mean* to have two shops, it just sneaked up on me...sigh
looking forward to getting to know folks on this site...
marion

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Tarot and Fine Art for X-Mass!

2007-12-11T13:47:44Z

Hello my fellow Fine Artists,
Just a quick note to let you know that the latest 2008 updated Limited Edition Signed Tarot of the Pomegranate decks are available now:
www.tarotofthepomegranate.com/Tar...html
Visit my BAZAAR page for gifts too, and not just Tarot decks but prints, readings, original paintings and merchandise:
www.tarotofthepomegranate.com/baz...html
Blessings,
An-Magrith
P.S. Feel free to join my "Tarot of the Pomegranate" tribe for more Tarot fun!
http://tribes.tribe.net/tarotofthepomegranate

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Gallery's Percentage

2007-12-10T19:24:30Z

Hi, I'm new to the world of gallery shows. I've a video installation and will be hanging several prints in a gallery in Miami during Art Basel.

I'm wondering what a "typical" gallery commission would be on sales. Thanks, Phoenix

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new works...

2007-11-30T19:11:48Z

I posted some recently completed stuff.. check it out and let me know what ya think...

thanks..

people.tribe.net/fliptswitch/photos

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Picasso-Help!

2007-11-18T15:19:14Z

Hi!
I recently re-found in my attic a Picasso that I have had for over 40 plus years. It is in excellent shape. I have searched every internet site and library book and have never seen a copy of this art work. I'm am willing to sell it at fair market value, but have yet to find anyone who can give me a value on this artwork. I'd appreciate any help you may give me. Emails only at this point. psmith0207@yahoo.com.
Thanks
Pat S.

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New photos of my work

2007-11-17T00:01:01Z

Hey I finally updated my page!
come by and check em out!

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VJ compilation DVD review ...

2007-11-16T10:29:43Z

buon appetito~! : )
http://www.skynoise.net/2007/11/16/dvd-review-lightrhythm-visuals-notations-01/

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

2007-11-15T21:56:59Z

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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Slides are for Dinosaurs

2007-11-07T18:15:54Z

Is any art event, gallery, or festival worth paying attention to that will only take slides for a submission? After all it is 2007 and we have these things called computers now. Seriously, who still makes slides?

TTINLA

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Come See My Latest Work

2007-11-05T05:53:12Z

Hello friends and family--- I am presenting a new piece and would love for you all to attend the recital of “Roots,” a dance I have choreographed around my sculptural work. The recital will be held during Performance Forum, a show featuring the latest work of myself and 5 other choreographers. There will be two exhibitions, November 29th and 30th at 8:00 pm with a pre-show at 7:30, in the ENS building, room 200 on the San Deigo State Unviersity campus. I am presenting this event as an integral part of my work and sincerely hope you can make one of the performances.

There will be more info to come, but I hope you can hold one of those nights free.

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deepening an artist's voice

2007-10-27T21:07:24Z

how do you work on discovering or deeping your voice. . an artist's voice? how do you tap into the part of yourself that is pulsing. . when you might be afraid to listen? . . . or just haven't gone deep enough?

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between microcosmos and macrocosmos

2007-10-14T14:47:24Z

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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NEW ART CONTEST...ON TRIBE..!!!THIS WEEK!!

2007-10-14T04:25:13Z

Last month we hosted an art contest here on tribe
We had had a great turn out...so we decided to make this a monthly tradition

This week only .............starting Mon 10-11...ending Wed 10-20

To enter............. just submit as many pictures as you want into our photo gallery
(we would be honnered)
Begain the title of your photo with AC(For Art Contest)
Example: if you photo is called " The Rose" title it ....AC " The Rose"

To vote (you can vote more than once or even vote for yourself) leave a comment in an AC photo that you think deserves recommendation

Next monday I will view the photo's and anounce the winners in all of my 11 tribes and provide links to the youR photo's

1st prize.... (in each tribe) will be featured as the main photo for at least 1 month

2nd and 3rd prize photo's will recieve honerable mention and I will anounce the winners in all of my 11 tribes and provide links to the you photo's
(ALL PHOTOGRAPHS..PAINTINGS SKETCHS...ANNIMATED GIFS...ETC...ARE EXECEPTED)

!!! So please come and enjoy a fun opportunity to recieve constructive critisism of your expression!!!!!
If this goes well we will host a new contest monthly...Thank you

TO VOTE JUST LEAVE A COMMENT FOR YOUR FAVORITE ART SUBMISSION
TITLED AC(ART CONTEST)
YOU CAN VOTE FOR MORE THAN ONE PHOTO IF YOU WANT

AMAZING ART
http://tribes.tribe.net/29104d87-26ac-4a27-a01c-ac24e71ecf8a?_click_path=Application%5Btribe%5D.Tribe%5B29104d87-26ac-4a27-a01c-ac24e71ecf8a%5D

Folk Art and Pop Art ( Folk- N- POP

http://tribes.tribe.net/95d03c97-1166-4b76-88ea-d1b3ae450e28

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

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the future of artists

2007-10-12T03:23:33Z

What is the role of the artist in a world of global warming? Shrinking water supplies, partched crops, food riots, flooded cities, crashed economy, coastline incursion. Where do we fit in? The gallery system will most certainly collapse. Art patrons will not be spending any money on art which would be a "luxury item". Art Museums will go broke. In this world of chaos what will us artists be doing? What should we be doing?

TTINLA

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Call for entries - Toronto

2007-09-22T17:59:00Z

An exhibit of American contemporary art will be held at Toronto's Index-G in September where new artists will have a chance to be exhibited alongside an Avery, Pearlstein and Warhol, each of which have been out of the public eye in decades. The clientèle that has been invited are expecting to see works in oil, in the $8000. upwards range from artists that are on way to becoming established.

For more information, kindly leave me a message (including a bio) or call, from anywhere in the USA or Canada, this number:
1 866 929 7033

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It's time for magic!

2007-09-20T19:46:35Z

I've finally got to post some video art visuals that I've made. They're abstract video art that I've made as visuals for electronic music of Arroyo Seco Project. If you'ld like to see them please check out my blog:

http://losangeles.tribe.net/template/pub%2Coc%2CDetail.vm?topicid=562641d4-f9d9-4fcf-8ec1-c90d583f67e0&plugin=blog&inst=9290499

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Objectification - Gala Opening!

2007-09-20T04:35:06Z

A photographic exhibit by Chris English in association with Citadel, (http://sfcitadel.org).

The show will run from October through December 2007 and there will be a Gala Opening on Sunday, Oct 21, from 3pm - 6pm.

For several years now I have been shooting the fabulous and gorgeous live models who grace the front windows of the Dark Garden Corsetry, (http://darkgarden.com), booth at the Dickens Fair, (http://dickensfair.com). I occasionally take a paraphelia shot - a picture of a boot, or a glove or the like.

In fall of 2006, I walked up to the window to shoot a picture of a model's boot, (and her single tail whip), and what with standing not two feet away from her, albeit separated by a pane of glass, I found myself embarrassed to be so obviously shooting her boot.

I noticed my embarrassment, backed up for a few seconds, and then proceeded to shoot the boot anyway. But the experience got me to thinking about how it's socially acceptable to shoot some parts of a person but not other parts and how shooting certain parts can be perceived as offensive.

So I challenged myself to take at least one shot of each model that did not include her eyes. The photographs included in this show are the result of that self challenge.

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Artist Discussion Salon & CELLspace Call to Arms

2007-09-07T20:54:48Z

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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ART CONTEST!!!....HERE ON TRIBE

2007-09-03T22:02:01Z

I have recenlty started 3 new art tribes
In order to boost participation in these tribes, we are hosting 3 separate art contests

This week only .............starting Mon 9-03...ending mon 9-10

To enter............. just submit as many pictures as you want into our photo gallery
(we would be honnered)
Begain the title of your photo with AC(For Art Contest)
Example: if you photo is called " The Rose" title it ....AC " The Rose"

ALL VISUAL FORMS OF ART ARE EXCEPTABLE:\
Paintings, Digital, Photography, annimated gifs.....ect.

To vote (you can vote more than once or even vote for yourself) leave a comment in an AC photo that you think deserves recommendation

Next monday I will view the photo's and anounce the winners in all of my 11 tribes and provide links to the your photo's

1st prize.... (in each tribe) will be featured as the main photo for at least 1 month

2nd and 3rd prize photo's will recieve honerable mention and I will anounce the winners in all of my 11 tribes and provide links to the you photo's

!!! So please come and enjoy a fun opportunity to recieve constructive critisism of your expression!!!!!
If this goes well we will host a new contest monthly...Thank you

AMAZING ART

http://tribes.tribe.net/29104d87-26ac-4a27-a01c-ac24e71ecf8a?_click_path=Application%5Btribe%5D.Tribe%5B29104d87-26ac-4a27-a01c-ac24e71ecf8a

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

http://tribes.tribe.net/95d03c97-1166-4b76-88ea-d1b3ae450e28

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

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NEW TRIBE...AMAZING ART....

2007-09-01T18:04:56Z

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
http://tribes.tribe.net/b9b544af-89e5-4aa7-8dec-c917f83c3bd7?_click_path=Application%5Btribe%5D.Tribe%5Bb9b544af-89e5-4aa7-8dec-c917f83c3bd7%5D

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
http://tribes.tribe.net/8644c865-e362-4b4d-917e-a8ca42c4fd9d?_click_path=Application%5Btribe%5D.Tribe%5B8644c865-e362-4b4d-917e-a8ca42c4fd9d%5D

BIRDMAN - tribe.net:

http://tribes.tribe.net/25a1f4a7-b777-4adf-8c62-1f418aaf0d64?current=tribeallposts&set=y#tabs

Subliminal Messages and Propaganda - tribe.net:
http://tribes.tribe.net/e388baea-51eb-417f-9390-06fe37f92e41

PROPHETS and VISSIONARIES... WE ARE... - tribe.net:
http://tribes.tribe.net/bac54dd7-c43a-45c5-a716-6d241843a31f

SongWriters
http://tribes.tribe.net/963b1f92-281c-4bcf-b395-325a809d1b54?_click_path=Application%5Btribe%5D.Tribe%5B963b1f92-281c-4bcf-b395-325a809d1b54%5D

AMAZING ART

http://tribes.tribe.net/29104d87-26ac-4a27-a01c-ac24e71ecf8a?_click_path=Application%5Btribe%5D.Tribe%5B29104d87-26ac-4a27-a01c-ac24e71ecf8a%5D

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

http://tribes.tribe.net/95d03c97-1166-4b76-88ea-d1b3ae450e28

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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Surreal Visionary News

2007-08-27T21:15:32Z

beinArt.org is running a blog on surreal fantastic and visionary art.
With artist interviews, reviews, places and exhibitions of interest.

http://beinart.org/info/art-news.php

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New Tribe....Religious and Spiritual Art (Apparitions

2007-08-27T04:16:54Z

Apparitions, Holly relics, Inspired artists, Anomalies, ETC.
http://tribes.tribe.net/eb5f7908-cda1-40f9-9648-e8b00b84292f#
Most of the threads in this tribe will be presented in the photo gallery as supported evedence
So don't forget to turn off you topics only option..and and view all

Religion has been the most inspiring theme for artest's throughout the ages
Featured here will be statues, paintings, scupltures,scetches, ETC.

!!!!!!!!All religions welcome!!!!!!!!
(Even those who seek only a skeptical view....Even you can serve as a control ..and disclaimer)

Let’s bring enlightened art visions here and create a database that we can all share and be proud of
Photo’s photo's photos

Your own Art is also Welcome and encouraged here

FOLKLORE AND MYTHOLOGY
http://tribes.tribe.net/b9b544af-89e5-4aa7-8dec-c917f83c3bd7?_click_path=Application%5Btribe%5D.Tribe%5Bb9b544af-89e5-4aa7-8dec-c917f83c3bd7%5D
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
http://tribes.tribe.net/8644c865-e362-4b4d-917e-a8ca42c4fd9d?_click_path=Application%5Btribe%5D.Tribe%5B8644c865-e362-4b4d-917e-a8ca42c4fd9d%5D

BIRDMAN - tribe.net:

http://tribes.tribe.net/25a1f4a7-b777-4adf-8c62-1f418aaf0d64?current=tribeallposts&set=y#tabs

Subliminal Messages and Propaganda - tribe.net:
http://tribes.tribe.net/e388baea-51eb-417f-9390-06fe37f92e41

PROPHETS and VISSIONARIES... WE ARE... - tribe.net:
http://tribes.tribe.net/bac54dd7-c43a-45c5-a716-6d241843a31f

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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Link exchange requests.

2007-08-12T23:17:14Z

Hi, just wanted to offer a link exchange. Post my url on your blog and I'll post yours.
Visual and Conceptual Artists and poets.
Thanks

javaughn
jvrf.wordpress.com

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Language in Art

2007-08-07T01:25:05Z

A number of exhibitions since 1980 have been organized around the theme of language.

The use of words to express meaning in art can be categorized in at least 8 primary ways:

1. words can serve as signs
2. words can function as metaphors (constructing associations or relationships of meaning)
3. words can tell or hint at narratives
4. words can de-code the structure of language itself
5. words can function as titles or captions
6. words can be employed for their formal qualities
7. words can provide social commentary
8. and words can function as an integral part of interactive artworks involving dialogue or text.

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Ideas for Contemporary Morality Story / Fine Art photo Shoot

2007-07-12T22:28:33Z

I need your help - your brainstormed ideas . . .

I am starting to organize a story that is a morality play or sorts for my 6 year old Godson, whom I coparent. It will include a yound man setting off in the world and encountering archetypal beings and situations that engage him and end up teaching him somthing essential about living a fulfilling life. the main character will be discussing these situations and beings with a wise person from time to time. I am an artist. You can see some of my work on my profile pics. I will be doing a photo shoot (B&W infrareds) for every chapter in the story. I will be compiling the story and images into a small, hand bound book. I'l make about 100 editions of the book.

What I need help on is the story:
* What do you think the most important things are to learn and integrate to live a fulfilling life?
* What are the best ways to deal with disapointment and loss, with death?
* What are the most essential archetypal situations that teach us the most about living a fulfilling life?
* What archetypal characters teach us the most about living a connected, passionate, and loving life?
* What situations would you create to teach the main Character the foundations of a connected, passionate, and loving life?

Any ideas will be most appreciated.

~ Daniel

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art as a spiritual practice

2007-07-03T06:59:14Z

art as a spiritual practice

http://tribes.tribe.net/spirtualart

please come and help build this new tribe!

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Images'08 - LAUNCHING OF THE 6th GRAND PRIX INTERNATIONAL DE PHOTOGRAPHIE DE VEVEY

2007-06-29T07:45:32Z

Images'08 - LAUNCHING OF THE
6th GRAND PRIX INTERNATIONAL DE PHOTOGRAPHIE DE VEVEY

Deadline for the submission of projects:
September 30th, 2007

Images'08
Rue du Clos 12 - CP 443
1800 Vevey - Switzerland
Tel: +41 (21) 925 34 24
info@images.ch
www.images.ch

The Grand Prix International de Photographie de Vevey is a competition endowed with a first prize of CHF 30'000.- (approx € 18'000)

This prize is organized by the Fondation Vevey, Ville d'Images and launched in the context of the Festival IMAGES' 08. The aim of this international competition is to single out new personal original works which have strongly distinguished themselves from conventional ones. The choice of the theme and genre is left open.

Do participate
The competition is open to professional artists and photographers, as well as to trainees photographer. Its first aim is to discover new talents, with no age criteria, and giving them the opportunity to realize a unique project. The selected project will have to be completed and exhibited at the IMAGES' 08, which will take place in Vevey in 2008.

The jury
The international jury, chaired this year by Balthasar Burkhard, is composed of key figures from the visual arts world. It will make its choice on the basis of proposed files and will designate the winners of the Grand Prix International de Photographie de Vevey as well as other awards and distinctions. The main criteria for selection will be the richness of ideas reflected in the content as well as in the form of the work.

Entry and Deadline
An entry form, to be downloaded from our website (www.images.ch) must be sent to our address, with a description of the project and the requested documents, no later than September 30th, 2007.
The jury will designate the winners in October 2007.

http://www.images.ch/index2.htm

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Searching for serious Artists' Agents.

2007-06-21T21:25:55Z

A group of Artists is currently :
Searching for serious Artists' Agents.

In Québec we have an extraordinarily high ratio
of Artists/Creators per capita, in the World...
Looking forwards to hearing from you.
Some (various) experience is necessary.
Willing to travel. Etc.

Mark Lummis.

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Creative blocks

2007-06-18T08:34:47Z

I am doing a little research for a class I am teaching In the fall.
I am wondering how creative blocks have affected you as an artist and how you overcame them. Would love to hear your stories!
Thanks for your imput!
Alicia

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Watch this FREE artistic documentary

2007-06-13T17:27:15Z

Hey Artists,
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 full of beautiful animation and aesthetically pleasing editing techniques that make me appreciate it for that alone! It is a prime example of th DIY spirit that exists behind independent features.

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 goes directly to a good cause- getting the filmmakers out of debt and supporting the indie art community! enjoy!

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Copyright questions- source photography for painting.....

2007-06-09T16:02:12Z

Hey all you painters and photographers out there. I have a question about the use of copyright images for source material for a painting.

I'm a painter. Normally, I paint for me, so there's no copyright issues to worry about, but I've done a couple of paintings that a local gallery has contacted me about and the source material was copyright photography- one image I took from online, another image I got from one of the models, even though the copyright is owned by the photographer. In both instances, there was a conversation in which I stated honestly "I'm not trying to make any money off this, I just want to paint it". Obviously things have changed with the phone call from the gallery (and yeah, I know they have to actually SELL before there's any issue, but I'm optimistic). No, I haven't changed any of the content of the photography, just translated the medium to oil paint, and not in a truly photo-realistic manner.

Can I use copyright source imagery for paintings that are going to be sold, even if the painting looks substantially like the source photograph? What if the source photo was black & white, while the painting was in full color? I KNOW I've seen paintings where famous photographs had been used for the source imagery (like the little Vietnamese girl covered in burns, running from her napalmed village). Did these painters seek "copyright permission"? Did they just decide to paint and that's all there is to it? Does the different medium mean that copyright doesn't apply? Should I even give a shit- say "so sue me"?

I have no intention of "stealing" from the photographers, but while I had no expectation of selling these two paintings when I started them, I felt inspired to paint using their specific work for my source images. Is there anyone here who knows the law here (I'm in California if it makes any difference)? Is there court precedence?

Thanks.

T

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glaze problem

2007-06-02T23:03:49Z

I used glaze for the first time on an oil painting, and it won't stop dripping! What did I do wrong?

btw, when doing the underpainting, do I only paint where light is going to hit? And only add the oil glaze to thed those parts? Or what?

Do I wait for the glaze to dry completely?

-frustrated

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seeking license / commission work - suggestions ?

2007-05-31T22:22:09Z

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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Conceptual Art Link exchange

2007-05-21T03:38:03Z

If you would like exchange links with me please do. My blog is at www.jvrf.wordpress.com . I will put your links on my blog in return. I live in Northern Indiana and am involved in a growing art scene. All interested should check out a place called the Spurios Fugitive in South Bend.

Thanks
Javaughn Fernanders

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Mail Art

2007-05-12T05:05:40Z

So I have been digging through these links:

http://books.dreambook.com/dfd1313/dfd1313.html

Who knows anything about mail art?! It's like it's whole own underground industry I wasn't ever aware of!

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Art Goes Beyond Borders

2007-05-10T17:01:16Z

Hi…I’m new here…hoping to make some friends. My primary interests are art, new media and environmental stewardship. I’m looking to connect with Digital Artists, to include them in an international touring art exhibition called Common Ground www.commonground2008.com. The theme for each piece in the collection will be about the Environment. We launch our exhibition in Beijing to coincide with the Olympics in 2008, then on to cities in Europe and the Americas in 2009 and 2010. Would love to hear from you and support you any way that I can. Please join my community of friends and our tribe, Common Ground 2008. Peace.

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Have a Nice Day, Citizen!

2007-05-09T03:24:04Z

Just whoring some new stuff. :)

http://people.tribe.net/water_muse/photos/2587fa01-34d0-4949-9d8b-78d9eb961a28

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Bay Area Models Guild drawing marathon THIS SUNDAY May 6th!

2007-05-01T21:42:45Z

We're on for this Sunday at Merritt College in Oakland, and the theme this time is "Flower Power". I have no idea what the models are going to make of that, but they did such a great job with the "Carnival" theme in February that I'm looking forward to seeing what they do! I myself have been up late painting very large and simplistic flowers on old bedsheets to hang behind the lovely nekkid people.

This is a great opportunity to draw from several different models, at once, for six hours, for less than you would ordinarily pay one model to work for three hours. We have music, there's food for sale, and the vibe is always really inspiring, with artists and models working together in a big space with a lot of light. Here's a link to the Web site, bayareamodelsguild.tripod.com, and here are the deets in brief form. We'd love to see you there!

Sunday, May 6, 2007

Merritt College
12500 Campus Drive
Oakland, CA

Two Sessions 10am - 1pm & 1:30pm - 4:30pm

$35 Full Day, $25 Half Day,
$30 Students $30 Seniors (65+) Full Day

Please no turpentine or cameras!

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Reality TV

2007-04-30T23:36:43Z

http://people.tribe.net/water_muse/photos/23497216-8486-4bea-99f3-c8698d6cd1ce

'nuff said

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Call for Art ~ the Greenhouse Project

2007-04-28T20:13:49Z

The intention of this work is to recognize and embrace the natural cycles of life, to arrange
our lives in collaboration with natural cycles, and in doing so, we can grow a greener, more
sustainable, integrated, and meaningful experience of our world. The Greenhouse Project
is intended to be an encounter that serves to reconnect and reawaken the participants to
take an active part in the universal, cyclical cycles of life. Through interaction, reflection,
and co-creation, the participants come to encounter themselves as part of the movement of
the Universe. When we awaken to the fact that we are collaborators with nature, we are
more effective in initiating and sustaining beneficial change in our world.

How can you get involved?

Contribute a 4-5 part series or a single piece of art in any medium, and spread the word!
I'm looking for any work that illustrates a natural process, however specifically or broadly
construed. The art could honor the elements, the seasons, any natural cycle involving
plants, water/rain, fire, etc., cycles of life, birth, and death, the passing of time, growth and
decay. Series in all mediums encouraged – paintings, sculptures, photographs, masks,
poems, found objects, natural things (rocks, flowers, plants, feathers) etc. Feel free to run
with it, cuddle with it, expand it, contract it, turn it upside down, inside out, tie it up, set it
free, whatever pleases you the most.

Art contributions made from recycled, reused, and natural materials are highly encouraged.

Other stuff needed:
exotic/tribal fabrics, sheer fabrics/scarves, prayer flags, extension cords, wind chimes, plant
pots, decorative containers, rocks, dried herbs, candles, candleholders, offering bowls,
bells, mirrors, christmas lights, el-wire, and any other miscellaneous items that fit with the
concept and spirit of the project.

Contribute NOW, in time for Flipside (www.burningflipside.com), or after
that, for Bonnaroo and Rainbow Gathering, or even after that,
for Burning Man (www.burningman.com). Play along at home and become a part of
the (r)evolution of this installation in its various incarnations. Stay tuned for a slideshow of
the ongoing process and links to contributing artists @

www.earth2LL.com

For more information or to make a contribution, contact:
Laura Lea, LL@earth2LL.com

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Metamorphosis - 50 Contemporary Surreal, Fantastic and Visonary Artists

2007-04-24T19:47:39Z

It's here! Metamorphosis! Its finally emerged from its chrysalis in the form of a Hard Cover Art Book with a Dust Jacket, 112 A4 gloss pages, with 122 High res plates.

The book features a number of well known artists such as Alex Grey, Chet Zar, Andrew Gonzalez, and Ernst Fuchs.

I recieved my copy two weeks ago, and it looks just beautiful. Jon Beinart has done a superb job on the book. It looks every bit professional. I've spoken to a number of the other artists included in the book and they are all just as equally excited. It is truely inspirational to see so many wonderful artists creating works of such quality and power.

Metamorphosis shows us how wide and varied the visions are of the artists working in this vein of art.

More detailed information about the book can be found on the following website http://beinart.org/shop/metamorphosis.php

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