Photoshop is a tool. A tool that can be useful for more than just photographers. Artist can use it to edit photos of their work to use in promotion efforts. I know what your thinking, Photoshop is expensive. Even Photoshop Elements, the lighter consumer friendly version, will set you back about $100. Which for a [...] Read more »
Art Palaver’s Web Finds
Decided I needed a more original and better title than "Art Round-Up." Not sure if "Web Finds" is any better but it works this week. On to the discoveries… 1. The Rocky Mountain Chronicle thinks your face could use a little work. 2. There is a big gap between #1 and #2. 3. Maybe this [...] Read more »
Take A Moment To Introduce Yourself
I recently read a post on a blog were the author asked his readers to introduce themselves via comments. I thought I would give it a try. If my server reports and Google stats can be trusted there are more readers of Art Palaver than there are people who leave comments. (A lot more.) I [...] Read more »
Art Round-Up
Here we are folks once again at the post of random links. Which one is your favorite? 1. Take this site for a spin. 2. Modern Living. 3. The ideal pancreas. 4. Jim Henson sans Muppets. 5. Stuff most people in Fort Collins like. And lastly we have Luigi Parker… . . . This [...] Read more »
Ever Consider A Blog? (Part 3)
Okay, back to talking about blogs. One of the biggest fears an artist has when considering a blog is having enough content. How often will you post? What will you write about? Or, I hate to write, and I am not completely comfortable with computers and the internet. Before all these fears swimming around in [...] Read more »
The Art Of Brewing And Giving
Odell Brewing Company has been making great beer in Fort Collins since 1989. And doing a lot of good all the while. In fact I am sure one could create an Odell Brewing blog just to highlight all the good they do for Fort Collins and the world. Instead of doing that I am just [...] Read more »
Articulate City Picks: This Week’s Must Attend Events
Bellybuttons, Backstreet Boys covers, leprechauns, pancakes and Willem Dafoe… all this week in Articulate City! Additional information about each event, including times, cost and location, is available at www.articulatecity.com. Friday, 3/14: Live Music ~ Trace Bundy DVD Release Friday, 3/14 AND Saturday, 3/15 : Live Music ~ Motorhome’s 2-night 2nd-Anniversary Bash Saturday, 3/15: Visual [...] Read more »
Art Round-Up
Is it Thursday already? I must apologize for falling behind on my blogging duties. There is good reason but I am not ready to share. You’ll just have to wait. On to this week’s links. T-shirts to make you look good and feel good. Old people making old photos new again. Freeze frame. Not the [...] Read more »
Photo De Novo Opening Tonight
Tonight is First Friday. That means art in Old Town. And tonight there is a new player on the scene, Photo De Novo. The photo studio and gallery is located upstairs in the Avery Building. Stop by and tell Art Palaver sent you. Have a good weekend. Read more »
Art Round-Up
The cult of the Mac. Can artists get things done? Walking is good art. The hamburger doesn’t always win. Is your child a tagger? (opens PDF) Last but not least… Yes censorship happens. . . This post sponsored by: Would you like to sponsor some posts? Read more »
Articulate City’s Weekend Event Picks
In addition to Articulate City’s March Art Party on 3/9 at Hodi’s Halfnote, here are some of our other recommendations for fun times with arts and culture in Fort Collins this week: Magic, bus rides, billiards, contemporaries, and more bands with punny names … all this week in Articulate City! Additional information about each event, [...] Read more »