Any Moleskin Users In The Crowd?

October 14th, 2007 admin

I have a couple of Moleskin notebooks. I use them. I use them a lot. The one I carry with me is my catch all for thoughts, ideas, sketches, stickers, and what ever else I want to add to the permanent record of my life. When I dare to dream I envision my Moleskins in a museum long after I am gone. I picture an obscure museum, like the ones found randomly in small towns across the U.S. You know the kind you walk in and some kind elderly woman is sitting behind a desk smiling at you, so happy that you have stumbled across her community’s pride and joy. You then walk around feeling obligated to look at everything and appear as though your interested even though you really want to just leave. Yep, that kind of museum.

But that is not what I am here to tell you about. I am really here to talk about the Moleskin Project. This is taken from the website:

Thousands of artists from around the world have been using legendary Moleskine notebook for their doodles. They became addicted to it. Unfortunately, some of them have gone totally mad. Take Vincent Van Gogh for example. Do you want to become just like them? But of course you do. Read the instructions and submit your Moleskine doodle.

So if you, like me, use Moleskins you might consider submitting.

You can find the Project Moleskin site here.

Thanks Art MoCo for the tip.

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“Mommy Can I Have A Rembrandt?”

October 10th, 2007 admin

I am not even sure how to introduce this article by the Wall Street Journal. Kids not old enough to watch PG movies are buying priceless art. You just have to read it for yourself.

Click here to read the article.

Thanks art news blog.

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Art:21 Premiere Screening in Fort Collins

October 9th, 2007 admin

Movies with MOCA @ Lincoln Center Mini-Theater
Screening of Episode 2: Protest, featuring artists Jenny Holzer, Alfredo Jaar, An-My Le and Nancy Spero
Wednesday, October 10, 7p.m.
417 W. Magnolia St., Fort Collins, CO 80524
Free!

Art:21 – Art in the Twenty-First Century is an award-winning PBS television series introducing broad public audiences to a diverse range of contemporary visual artists working in the United States today and to the art they are producing now. The series presents artists speaking directly to the audience and encourages viewers to find their own innate abilities to engage contemporary art and explore creative thinking and self-expression.

season 4 of art in the twenty-first century
Premieres Sundays, October 28 and November 4, 11, and 18, 2007 at 10p.m. (ET)
In the United States – nationwide – on PBS.
find out more
For educational materials & public programs: http://beta.art21.org
For updates on Art21’s artists, blog with us: http://blog.art21.org
Locate a screening event or exhibition near you: http://calendar.art21.org
For more on the PBS television series: http://www.pbs.org/art21

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Painting And Drawing Intensive

October 9th, 2007 admin

(Found this post on Craig’s List)

PAINTING & DRAWING INTENSIVE:
The Portrait Model
With Felipe Echevarria
October 4 - November 15, 2007
Thursdays - 6:00 - 9:00pm
All levels, beginners welcome!
$200 + $35 model fee - or $40 single class drop in rate.
Competent drawing skills are critical for sucessfully creating a quality work of painted art, and a lack of drawing skill can keep a student’s painted work from becoming a masterpiece.

This intensive is designed to heighten both your drawing and painting skills so they may complement one another. This will allow every picture you make to be consistent and of high quality, no matter what style or subject you do. The creation process can then be more effortless and enjoyable. You will accelerate your ability to perceive and render the solidity of physical form in deep space, and correctly apply perspective to the picture elements. You will then combine the above with fine art techniques for rendering form and dealing with edges and values. Further practice includes defining personal vision and style, doing more with less, and adding to your arsenal of techniques for making drawings and paintings.

50% of the time will be drawing and 50% painting. You can paint in the media of your choice. Because this intensive is on a drop in basis, each student will receive helpful individual attention designed for their own level of skill. Most sessions will start with a brief lecture/demo by the instructor.

Felipe Echevarria has 17 years painting and drawing experience and over 10 years experience teaching. Visit www.felipeechevarria.com for examples of Felipe’s work.

http://www.coloradoartist.org/wildsartcenter.htm

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Do Or Die List For Artists

October 8th, 2007 admin

On September 28th I posted Robert Genn’s “Success Course of the Arts.” The Art News Blog created their own list to answer Genn’s:

Do or Die List for Artists

• Learn to like noodles from packets as you probably won’t have much spare cash to buy real food for at least a few years.
• Have at least a couple artist friends so that you’re not always the only weird creative person in the room.
• Find a psychologist or a good shoulder to cry on before you start creating art as it will bring up a lot of stuff.
• Inspiration is found in the studio while you are working. If you sit around waiting for inspiration before you start creating you will have about 15 paintings finished when you’re 60.
• Never listen to the criticism of family and friends, especially if they’re not an artist or gallery owner.
• Don’t take criticism personally. It’s not an attack on you as a person (unless it’s from a petty little person that needs to put others down to feel important).
• Don’t expect to be “discovered”.
• It’s OK to steal from other artists, as long as you don’t remain a parrot.
• Learn about business, marketing, taxes, media, and start your own website.
• Work with the best quality art materials available and don’t expect art collectors to buy your cheaply made art that will only last a few years before falling apart.
• Being an artist is a privilege. Don’t feel sorry for yourself or other artists that are “struggling”.. feel sorry for people working in jobs that they hate.

What would you add to either list?

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Lifehacker Takes A Stab At Art

October 7th, 2007 admin

The popular blog Lifehacker posted a blog today titled “How To: Interpret Art.” But as often can be the case the comments are more interesting than the post.

Click here to check out the post and let me know what you think of comments left by Lifehacker readers.

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Animations Painted On Walls

October 6th, 2007 admin

I found this via Laughing Squid. This work has the “That is cool” factor and the “How is it done?” factor. And let’s not forget “How long did it take?” Just thought I would share.

If anyone has any info on this artist or this work please do comment. Thanks.

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Issue #19 of ZAF622 Art Webzine Published

October 3rd, 2007 admin

You may not know this but Art Palaver has a parent site, ZAF622.

Through Q&A style interviews ZAF622 focuses on artists in and around Fort Collins. The latest interview is with Felipe Echevarria.

Click here to check out the new ZAF622.

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An Acoustic Ninja Is Coming To Town

October 3rd, 2007 admin

On October 27th finger style guitarist Trace Bundy will be playing in Fort Collins at Everyday Joe’s. Seeing Trace play live is indeed a treat. This man knows his way around the six strings. Take a peek at this video to get a glimpse at what I am talking about:

Or this one:

This show will sell out, so buy your tickets early. Best $10 you’ve spent in a while.

You can buy tickets by clicking here.

And you can check out Trace’s website by clicking here.

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How Much Will You Pay For The New Radiohead?

October 1st, 2007 admin

The English rock band Radiohead is releasing a new album on October 10th. And you can download it for what ever price you choose. Check out this screen shot:

And if you don’t believe that screen, this is the next one:

What does this say about the current state of the music industry?

Click here for the album’s website so you can see for yourself.

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