June 7, 2010 – 9:31 am | 2 Comments

A long time ago, in a world that only used film, a lens was developed to see the whole sky. Cloud studies for meteorological use prompted the invention of the fisheye lens. It wasn’t long …

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The Well-Travelled Artists’ Book
November 2, 2009 – 7:40 am | One Comment
The Well-Travelled Artists’ Book

When my colleagues Charlie Jones and Ralph Petty decided to create a book together, I knew immediately I wanted to be involved somehow. Not that I’m a workaholic or anything, but I knew it was …

A Story About iPhone Game Development
October 26, 2009 – 7:20 am | 3 Comments
A Story About iPhone Game Development

Developing for the iPhone is a bit of a shift for me; in more ways than one.  I spent ten years climbing the career ladder towards bigger projects, bigger budget titles, bigger studios, etc.  But …

Profile: Kristen Stein Shares Advice and Lessons
October 1, 2009 – 7:49 am | No Comment
Profile: Kristen Stein Shares Advice and Lessons

What are the most important lessons you have learned about being an artist and selling your work? I have learned that creating and selling your own artwork as an independent, self-representing artist is truly a 24/7 job.  I am constantly working…..whether it be creating new works, …

Profile: Kristen Stein on Roots and Inspiration
September 30, 2009 – 8:25 am | 2 Comments
Profile: Kristen Stein on Roots and Inspiration

What mediums have you worked in and which is your favorite? I am a contemporary artist working primarily with acrylics on canvas.  I occasionally dabble in pastels and oils. I love working in mixed media and often add gritty, grainy textures to my…

Profile: Kristen Stein on Marketing
September 29, 2009 – 9:38 am | One Comment
Profile: Kristen Stein on Marketing

Tell us about your marketing  journey How did you start? My online marketing journey started in 1999 using a personal website and the auction site eBay.  I sold on eBay for several years and then started…

Featured Artist: Jane Campbell
September 2, 2009 – 6:50 am | One Comment
Featured Artist: Jane Campbell

Jane Campbel is a Folk Artist  liveing in Northern California right in the heart of Gold Country. Her  home is just miles from where apples are grown, wine is made & gold was first discovered. She was born in…

Profile: Kristen Stein, artist
July 22, 2009 – 7:43 am | 2 Comments
Profile: Kristen Stein, artist

Bio Kristen Stein is a Contemporary Artist living in the Philadelphia region of Pennsylvania. Kristen’s works are currently available on a variety of online venues, or through her websites StudioArtworks.com and KristensCreations.com. Kristen’s paintings are…

Profile: Christy DeKoning, artist
June 24, 2009 – 7:42 am | No Comment
Profile: Christy DeKoning, artist

Christy DeKoning grew up in Sydney, Australia . With formal training in singing and classical ballet, Christy worked as a vocalist on the Vancouver music scene in the early 90’s, and then as …

Analog to Digital Part 2: Interview with Craig Strong, Inventor of the Lensbaby
June 22, 2009 – 10:20 am | 2 Comments
Analog to Digital Part 2: Interview with Craig Strong, Inventor of the Lensbaby

In the beginning, there was light, and we captured it with film. Next came digital cameras, and then came the Lensbaby. Created by professional photographer Craig Strong, the Lensbaby has had an impact on photographers, …

Profile: Bill Baker, Photographer
June 17, 2009 – 9:57 am | No Comment
Profile: Bill Baker, Photographer

I am Here- An Austin Photographic Retrospective
This summer Austin features one of its own in a solo photographic exhibit of the current body of work of Bill Baker.  The Smokin from Shootin Studio emerged onto …

Analog to Digital: Exclusive Interview with Photographer Craig Strong, Inventor of the Lensbaby
June 15, 2009 – 8:33 am | 9 Comments
Analog to Digital: Exclusive Interview with Photographer Craig Strong, Inventor of the Lensbaby

In the beginning, there was light, and we captured it with film. Next came digital cameras, and then came the Lensbaby. Created by professional photographer Craig Strong, the Lensbaby has had an impact on photographers, …

Profile: James Philip Pegg – Artist
June 10, 2009 – 8:14 am | One Comment
Profile: James Philip Pegg – Artist

::: Artist Name::: James Philip Pegg
::: Media::: Illustrator, painting, art photography.
::: Website:::
http://philpegg.multiply.com/
http://gallery.passion4art.com/members/artnacogdoches/homepage.html
::: 1 ::: When did you first realize you were an artist? Did you …

Profile: Jae Waller, Writer – Illustrator
June 3, 2009 – 10:48 am | 2 Comments
Profile: Jae Waller, Writer – Illustrator

Note: Jae Waller’s web comic is a very vertical  comic. Very Vertical. For that reason, Madbadcat chose to excerpt a panel and link back to the original on the Mill City fiasco website.
::: Artist(s) Name:::
Jae Waller
::: …

Profile: Marc Scheff – Concept Artist
May 27, 2009 – 7:04 am | 3 Comments
Profile: Marc Scheff – Concept Artist

This guy gives me new appreciation for everything Big Phamaceutical has done for us ;-) Don’t miss Mr. Scheff’s book- Alchemy – available thru Blurb.com. Oh and the iphone portraits. Visit his online portfolio for …

Featured Artist: Robin Pedrero
May 27, 2009 – 5:12 am | 3 Comments
Featured Artist: Robin Pedrero

Artist Statement I respond to what catches my eyes and heart using colors, shapes and lines. I desire to capture simple pleasures, wind in the trees, atmospheric reflections, people and places around the world. I personify …

Profile: Fip Buchanan
May 20, 2009 – 8:27 am | 3 Comments
Profile: Fip Buchanan

::: Artist Name::  Fip Buchanan
::: Media:::  Primarily skin and ink (tattooing), also watercolor and acrylic
::: Website::: www.fiptattoos.com
::: 1 ::: When did you first realize you were an artist? Did you draw as a kid? …