One of the assignments in my classes at Emily Carr University of Art & Design, is to submit some resources that we do not discuss in class. Below is part one of some of the resources submitted by my students; all comments are theirs, not mine
.Facebook "We Make Stuff" Christian Creative People Page
.Facebook "We Make Stuff" Christian Creative People Page
YouTube
In addition to blogging, producing
regular videos can be a fantastic way of promoting yourself online and building
an audience. If your videos prove popular enough you can even become a YouTube
partner and start monetizing your channel through advertising. A compliment to
your blog, not a replacement.
The "How to Make Webcomics" book, augmented by
the "Webcomics Weekly" podcast and the "Webcomics.com"
website. All three are produced by four cartoonists: Brad Guigar, Dave Kellett,
Scott Kurtz, and Kris Straub. These guys are all extremely successful online
entrepreneurs, and even though they obviously have comics bias all of the
theory and business they explore are easily applicable to artists of any kind
trying to make a living online.
The Artist’s Journal is
the quarterly newsletter listing a huge volume of calls for entry for BC
artists who paint or draw. For subscriptions:
Pinterest is a series of electronic
pin boards - a site where you pin your favourite things, usually furniture and
clothing. I've seen more and more people pinning art, allowing for
opportunities for self-promotion of art, and displaying your art in the context
of an electronic pin board for a room where the art works with the
furniture and design elements selected.
Behance is a good
on-line resource to put up a portfolio and projects, as well as look at other
artists' and designers' portfolios and projects. I'm also on their mailing
list, where they send me articles on how to improve my art practice. Although
it's mainly set up for designers, Its still a good site and has helped me a lot
(especially the articles on the mailing list).
Photoshop CS5: Visual Quickstart Guide by Elaine Weinmann and Peter Lourekas. I bought
this as a textbook for a Photoshop class I took. It is easy to follow, as it
has lots of images and screen shots to illustrate the different steps to use. I
use Photoshop mainly just to touch up images I take of my art.
Emily Carr Writing Centre is a great resource for information about writing about
art. I have attach some PDFs to this email that might be of use to the students
in the class.
NY Times Lens is
a photo blog centred around essays of various photo journalists.
Magnum in Motion is
Magnum's photo essay blog is a brilliant source of inspiration.
Digital Truth and Alternative Photography are two great
sites with information, techniques, and formulas to do with all
things photographic.
WordPress Forums is an invaluable resource for anyone considering the task of
building a WordPress site.
Artist Magazine, American Artist Magazine, Drawings Magazine: These magazines showcase practicing
Artists who shares tips and approaches to paintings in different mediums.
The magazines focuses mainly on representational Art but the techniques and
information can applies across the different genre. These are good
resources for people that have the developing their skills. A cost
effective way is to purchase past publications. The annual CD collection
can be purchased for a few dollars depending on the year through the on
line North Light Shop.
Expressive Drawing: A practical guide to freeing the artist within”
by Steven Aimone: The book is
based on a drawing workshop which guides the readers through various exercises
as well as comparative analysis of works. The focus is on expressive mark
making.
‘Surface Treatment Workshop’ by Darlene Olivia McElroy & Sandra Duran
Wilson: This book is a good reference for mixed media techniques. The
book solely focuses on the methods for creating various surfaces and is useful
for those that may not have taken mix media and want to experiment in building
up surface textures.
‘How Successful Artists Study’
by Samuel Adoquei: This book provides insights and ideas how to approach the
learning and the development of an Artist. It provides guidance on the
issues and thought process that is needed to be effective through the growth
process. This is good reference book for those want to don’t know how to
approach the learning process or lacks a development plan.
Boooom It's a great art focussed blog
and features contemporary artists, many young and emerging, like myself. It's
written by a local Vancouver boy. The blog is image-centric, created for visual
people.
Craftzine and Makezine are great places to get
inspiration for projects and new DIY technology that can be included in
artwork. Superbly written.
Georgia Straight Listings Not exactly a blog, but an arts event
listing. Getting out and meeting people, creating community, making friends,
meeting fellow artist and networking are a vital part of being an artist. This
is my go-to event listings for Vancouver. I haven't found more complete listing
yet. I also check out Artsy Dartsy Events.
Moo.com is an extremely user
friendly website that allows you to create a variety of advertising products
such as business cards, stickers and brochures. You can upload your personal
designs easily and the site takes you through the process step by step. The
product is delivered in a timely manner and is not only affordable, but high
quality. I used this site twice but plan to use it again and with other
products for effective and attractive advertising.
Art Threat Art Threat is an
online publication devoted to political art and cultural policy in Canada and
abroad.. Articles are about art that seeks to interpret, influence, or reflect
upon society. The authors discuss policy as it pertains to culture and we
showcase artists whose work inspires social change.I believe this site is an
important part of being an artist in Canada
Painters' Table is a platform for exploring blogs directed towards
painters . Part journalism and part artist statement, it is updated daily
and provides an entry point for painting sites that are of interest to
me.
Art Framing is a
site directed towards painters who would like to use professional techniques
for framing. The tips are helpful for using standard formats as you highlighted
on your blog
Art
Market Blog Nic Forrest started this blogin response
to the misconceptions and lack of understanding of the art market that he
experienced during his time as an art broker. I enjoyed these independent
commentaries of the art market throughout the world.
Terminal City Glass Blowing Cooperative. The arts
services that are easiest to endorse and support are initiatives that operate
as non-profit societies like this great new local resource in Vancouver for
artists interested in exploring glass as a medium. (I was born passionate about
glass.) https://www.ecuad.ca/resources/wchttp://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/?scp=1-spot&sq=lens&st=cse
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