August 16, 2005
Eco House Art Supplies
It's no doubt that becoming an artist can be hazardous to your health (and I don't just mean mental health). The chemicals in most art products are quite toxic. Now comes Eco-House , a line of non-toxic supplies for painters. Hongyun is going to have to try these.
[via MetaEfficient]
August 11, 2005
August 03, 2005
Trashy
One normally wouldn't look to a trash company as a source of avant-garde art, but this is Northern California, after all. NorCal Waste Systesm has had an Artists in Residency Program since about 1997. Currently an artist who goes by the name of Andrew Junge is in residence at their recycling and waste processing center (I hope they have good air filtering at the studio). He created some interesting installation and large sculpture pieces. His styrofoam Hummer is genius.
August 02, 2005
Paper Art
There's a special place in my heart for paper. Why? Well, the tree-killing aspect is not good, but it is still a viable art medium. Take Paper Forest for example. This site catalogs all of the fun things you can do with paper. Talk about cool!
It seems the Japanese do take their origami quite seriously and use it as a marketing tool.
Wall Street Journal Artist
Her art is instantly recognizable (especially if you're a Wall Street Journal fan). But check out her collage...those are some seriously cool looking works of art made from old magazines. Stipple Portraits - Hedcut Pen and Ink Drawings - Hedcuts - Stipple Illustration by Wall Street Journal Hedcut portrait artist Noli Novak
August 01, 2005
Color Rules of Thumb
Are you color confused? If so, then you may need this: Color Rules of Thumb. While it doesn't have all the answers, it's pretty handy for helping you pick a starting point for color choices. Use it well.
July 11, 2005
Tokyo Beat
In Tokyo? Checkout Tokyo Art Beat to find stuff to do. Not in Tokyo? Checkout Tokyo Art Beat to find stuff to make you wish you were in Tokyo.
June 23, 2005
May 14, 2005
Build your own easel
Build Your Own Easel! -- Free Easel Plans
Why buy a $500 (or more) easel when you can make your own?
March 08, 2005
Keeping a Daily Journal
micah j bauer [graphic journal]
Artists and designers are frequently encouraged to keep journals. Micah Bauer took this advice and put everything online....it's an interesting look at art journalling.
A good book for this is:
March 07, 2005
February 26, 2005
What is a fine art print?
This is a nice article that explains what an art print is and the different types of prints that can be made.
January 31, 2005
So you want to be Software Engineer, huh?
I'd reconsider that (especially if you're younger). Looks like creativity rather than logical skills are going to be the commodity of the future...
Wired 13.02: Revenge of the Right Brain
Logical and precise, left-brain thinking gave us the Information Age. Now comes the Conceptual Age - ruled by artistry, empathy, and emotion.
January 19, 2005
Walter Foster Artist's Library Series
These are great books with lots of information for a very low price. The best part is that Amazon sells used ones...some under $1!