Last night I watched the movie POPaganda, The Art and Crimes of Ron English. For me it was a profile of an artist that raises a lot of questions. (which is good) Ron English has made a career of attacking consumerism and corporate america. (though he has an online store that sells mass produced plastic [...]
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Monthly Archives: August 2007
Brave New Photography
If your more into photography than you are into camera ads I have a publication for you. It is called JPG Magazine and it is a breath of fresh air in the photography section of your local magazine rack. Here is what JPG has to say about itself:
JPG Magazine is for people who love imagemaking [...]
Resources (free resources)
Part of the process of creating is finding resources. Most artists must be savvy in this regard due to income limitations. That is what I am here to tell you about two places to find free stuff.
The first one is Freecycle. It uses Yahoo! groups to manage posting of free items that people in your [...]
Art Inside and Out
A few days ago I picked up a copy of the 2007 MOCA Studio Tour Date Book. And at first glance I already noticed a few upgrades (and downgrades) from previous years.
For a second year in a row the guide is in a date book format which means it could be useful after the tour [...]
Chinese Cultural Engagement
Just got word on an interesting event happening down at the Poudre Arts Center this Friday the 24th.
Expand your knowledge and experience about China and its culture through authentic homemade Chinese cuisine, Art Exhibition and Demonstration, Chinese Calligraphy, Music, Tai Chi, and more! Full Dinner served at 6:00pm Watercolor Demonstration by Ning Sun at [...]
Your Feet Your Face
The photo website photojojo.com posted a great article about Ellen Ugelstad’s The Show Project.
Basically a set of photos, one focusing on the sitter’s shoes and the one above it a more traditional portrait. You check em all out here.
Art of the Day
The Loveland Reporter Herald offers a daily email called “Art of the Day.” After checking it out for a few weeks I think a better title might be “Sculpture of the Day.” Yes I know sculpture is art but every email seems to feature a sculptor, I have yet to see another medium featured. And [...]
Art For Your Computer
Still using the desktops that came preloaded with your computer? Pixelgirl Presents is a great little website to find new desktops and new icons to use on your computer.
The site can be found at www.pixelgirlpresents.com.
Fort Collins MOCA Studio Tour Artist
It is that time of year again. The MOCA Studio Tour is about a month away. One of the artist you will find on the tour is Dottie Boscamp. I recently asked her a few questions about the tour:
Why should someone visit your studio? After all there are so many options. I’m the only [...]
Film Festival
Did you know Fort Collins has a film festival? Not just a film festival but a celebration of film, television, and theatre. Tickets go on sale this month for the TriMedia Film Festival.
The festival runs from September 7th to the 9th and 4 venues will be taking part.
For all the info go to www.trimediafestival.org
