tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39821494027837433622024-03-13T17:16:17.095+11:00Art DabbleA blog about ivoteforart.com : A soon to be released online art storeBen Rowehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17561094776453009862noreply@blogger.comBlogger96125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3982149402783743362.post-15178785461855432822008-05-30T21:48:00.002+10:002008-05-30T22:17:43.946+10:00GO ... ivoteforart.com is live!Yes, that's right ...<a href="http://www.ivoteforart.com/"> ivoteforart.com</a> is finally live. Actually it has been for a little over a week now. But I've been very very busy, which is why it has taken a while to write about this.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3223/2514015784_ec2ef7cd0a.jpg?v=0"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3223/2514015784_ec2ef7cd0a.jpg?v=0" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />I'd love it if you visited <a href="ivoteforart.com">ivoteforart.com</a> to check out the little project that I've been talking so much about. Here's the spiel:<br /><p></p><blockquote><p>So far there are over 70 different pieces for sale, including amazing open and limited edition art prints and original pieces (although mostly prints).<br /></p><p>The site isn’t called i vote for art for nothing. If you see an artwork that you like, click on that little thumb and give it a vote. The artwork that receives the most votes gets promoted to the front page for the millions of our visitors (well, perhaps hundreds) to see.</p></blockquote><p></p><p>So far we've had so much fun with the launch, and have been so happy with all the <a href="http://del.icio.us/roweben/ivoteforart">blog posts</a> and coverage that we've been getting ... It's been a very exciting week, that's for sure.</p>There's also a <a href="http://www.ivoteforart.com/en/blog/">blog</a> over on <a href="http://www.ivoteforart.com">ivoteforart.com</a> - and I guess from this point on I'll be talking about the artists and the site over there.<br /><br />But what happens to <a href="http://artdabble.blogspot.com/">Art Dabble</a>, now that ivoteforart is live? Well, to be honest I'm not sure yet. The artdabble experience has been a lot of fun too, but I guess it makes sense to concentrate all the blogging over at my new blog. I'd better have a think about that.Ben Rowehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17561094776453009862noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3982149402783743362.post-22645149650402548992008-05-18T21:52:00.003+10:002008-05-19T20:59:04.113+10:00On your marks ... get set ...<a href="http://www.ivoteforart.com">I vote for art</a>, the art website that I've been busy working on, is finally about to go live. Within the next few days even ...<br /><br />I'll let you know when.Ben Rowehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17561094776453009862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3982149402783743362.post-62275609830852438062008-05-15T22:39:00.004+10:002008-05-15T23:06:59.531+10:00More new artistsHere are just some of the new artists that will also be appearing on ivoteforart.com when it launches ... which is only about one week away!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2304/2391859726_70a5a911ba.jpg?v=0"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 149px; height: 149px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2304/2391859726_70a5a911ba.jpg?v=0" alt="" border="0" /></a>One of the first original pieces that will be on sale is this one, <span style="font-style: italic;">Pan drives a Volvo</span>, by Australian artist Magic Jelly.<br /><br />It's an Ink & Pencil drawing & Collage, with vintage paper strips in the background. I can only hope to have more of these to sell as time goes on.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2164/2439584085_8a706d372c_m.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2164/2439584085_8a706d372c_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Over on the other side of the world, Barcelona-based designer and Illustratator, .Cesc. is selling 3 tre-cool pieces on the site, including this on on the right, <span style="font-style: italic;">Invaders</span>. .Cesc does a combination of 2D and 3D digital images. Which rock my socks.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3249/2451208235_fe927c5b12_m.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 111px; height: 187px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3249/2451208235_fe927c5b12_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Texan-based Jason Limon is also going to be selling some prints, including <span style="font-style: italic;">9 Voltz</span>, pictured on the left.<br /><br />The prints are all of Jason's original canvas paintings. I just love Jason's subjects. He paints batteries, bottle tops and all sorts of interesting things.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2316/2456770206_acb3d8a157_m.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 136px; height: 190px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2316/2456770206_acb3d8a157_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Also in the US is Ukranian born artist Tanya Pshenychny, who illustrates using watercolours. <span style="font-style: italic;">No room for traitors</span>, pictured right, demonstrates her amazing style of work.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3033/2467856104_9c31e09310_m.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 117px; height: 159px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3033/2467856104_9c31e09310_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Next up is TOOCO. To be honest I'm not quite sure how to go about describing the work of this Argentinian artist. But we love her abstract stuff, and reckon you will too. On the left here is <span style="font-style: italic;">Before we sleep</span>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2362/2479805811_e1acd2b02b_m.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2362/2479805811_e1acd2b02b_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Now for something completely different. I'm excited to have Manchesters' Andy Council on i vote for art, with some amazing work. His creations are incredibly intricate creatures or roosters, dinosaurs and outher amazing creatures - like <span style="font-style: italic;"> Cwmbranasaurus</span> on the right. How cool?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3289/2485734193_f0f7065a72_m.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 116px; height: 164px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3289/2485734193_f0f7065a72_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>I started this post with an Australian artist, so it makes sense to end with one too. Nathaniel Eckstrom is a Sydney based artist that I <a href="http://artdabble.blogspot.com/2007/09/great-australian-artist-3.html">blogged about</a> late last year. So naturally I'm delighted to have some of his pieces on the site, including this last picture, A glimpse of something new.<br /><br />As you can see, there's a whole stack of artists that are going to be of the site when it launches ... all from different pockets of the world.<br /><br />Make sure you check out my <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ivoteforart/">flickr page</a> to have a look at all the pieces that will be on sale.Ben Rowehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17561094776453009862noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3982149402783743362.post-28242934262249931762008-05-10T10:09:00.005+10:002008-05-10T10:35:24.314+10:00Exhibitions this weekend<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqsHeThrLy6QizvCzlJKFkrgQZxZiBjGp8SB-SYdEtN38rYM1QrusVJJTaRemZSb0nasddaTjCHVB5nH44zS2wSK7EU1lLG2Z1-TePRzHU7ItHpYilSxQjdERSUOUNjusX2yj3f-BrScV1/s1600-h/maybe-we-have-met-before.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 254px; height: 272px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqsHeThrLy6QizvCzlJKFkrgQZxZiBjGp8SB-SYdEtN38rYM1QrusVJJTaRemZSb0nasddaTjCHVB5nH44zS2wSK7EU1lLG2Z1-TePRzHU7ItHpYilSxQjdERSUOUNjusX2yj3f-BrScV1/s320/maybe-we-have-met-before.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198539585474939298" border="0" /></a>I'm getting out this weekend and seeing a couple of exhibition in Melbourne. Both of which I think are going to be great.<br /><br />Tonight is the opening of "Haven't we met before", at <a href="http://riverriver.com/kick/">Kick Gallery</a> in Northcote, featuring a whole whole swag of great artists:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.otoshimono.org/">Andrea Innocent</a><br /><a href="http://www.brookebobridge.com//"> Brooke Bobridge</a><br /><a href="http://www.catherinecampbell.net/">Catherine Campbell</a><br />Coralie Kane<br /><a href="http://evolpad.livejournal.com/">Eveline Tatunadjaja</a>.<br /><a href="http://www.illsean.com/"> Sean Morris</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNZUqiawrpg5bj_s1FIgRzGatz-VRAkIgdVmeYXJxbt9nvPsoOH97Ue2YRb96uHTC-BYzXh8a5K_qFqrt3IUySbhjVX_3gcdz00IvX86agMk230KOQjhq-TbMGpjdhnM9IBbIraOOXLoxt/s1600-h/webflyer_drawingmachine.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNZUqiawrpg5bj_s1FIgRzGatz-VRAkIgdVmeYXJxbt9nvPsoOH97Ue2YRb96uHTC-BYzXh8a5K_qFqrt3IUySbhjVX_3gcdz00IvX86agMk230KOQjhq-TbMGpjdhnM9IBbIraOOXLoxt/s320/webflyer_drawingmachine.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198535900392999314" border="0" /></a>And tomorrow I'll be heading over to South Melbourne to see "<a href="http://www.green-woodgallery.com/?module=exhibitions">The Drawing Machine</a>" at the Green-wood gallery. I missed the opening night last week, but am very keen to see this one.<br /><br />This is another group exhibition, curated by <a href="http://www.ghostpatrol.net/" target="_blank">ghostpatrol</a> and <a href="http://www.cityofreubens.com/" target="_blank">miso.</a>Ben Rowehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17561094776453009862noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3982149402783743362.post-62146863191250406792008-05-01T00:00:00.000+10:002008-05-01T00:23:45.413+10:00The Bright Side of Stolen Artwork<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3109/2424114924_5b201ca9ef.jpg?v=0"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3109/2424114924_5b201ca9ef.jpg?v=0" alt="" border="0" /></a>If I stumbled across this book in a shop, I'd almost definitely buy it. I reckon you might too. Cover to cover, it is full of a whole host of amazing artists and illustrators. Including a few artists that will be taking part in ivoteforart.com.<br /><br />But if you do stumble accross it. Don't buy it. It's a fake.<br /><br />It's been one of the big news stories in my next of the interweb woods in the past few weeks. All of the content in the book has been taken, stolen that is, from Darren Di Lieto's awesome illustration portal, <a href="http://thelittlechimpsociety.com/">Little Chimp Society</a>. This includes images, interviews ... everything.<br /><br />A publisher in Hong Kong ripped everything from the site, and re-packaged it into this book, which they are selling for $100. You can read more about it over at <a href="http://apefluff.com/">Darren's blog, Apefluff</a>.<br /><br />Understandably, Darren isn't happy. He's tried to contact the producers in Hong Kong, without much success so far. And it's looking pretty doubtful that he will get anywhere with this.<br /><br />But is their a bright side? I think so. This has been a newsworthy story, picked up by artists and bloggers all over the place, which, in turn has probably generated some good publicity for Darren, and spread the word about some of the great artists that he's featured. Here's what I said on his blog:<br /><p></p><blockquote><p>Darren,</p> <p>I’m a bit late to comment on all of this, but it’s such a shame that you had to experience this.</p> <p>Having said that, you’d have to agree that the whole story has created quite a storm on the web. So, to look on the bright side, I’m hoping that you’ve picked up some new regulars over at Little Chimp, and gained some good publicity in the past few weeks.</p> <p>In the process, the artists that you’re so passionate about have probably picked a whole lot of new fans as well. Surely this isn’t a bad thing?</p> <p>It’s terrible that they did this without your knowledge or permission - but they did it because the content on LCS is so good. A back-handed compliment for you no doubt, but I hope there has been some positives that have come out of this experience for you.</p></blockquote><p></p>Now I'm not saying it's a good thing that this happened, and I completely understand how dissappointed he must be.<br /><br />But this sort of thing is happening a lot these days. It's like music piracy. You can try and stop it, but that hasn't exactly gotten anyone anywhere. Or you can accept that piracy like this isn't going away, and be happy that your music (or in this case, artwork) is potentially getting greater far greater exposure, to a wider audience.<br /><br />What do you think readers?Ben Rowehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17561094776453009862noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3982149402783743362.post-36926063705664953482008-04-28T20:05:00.003+10:002008-04-28T20:29:51.183+10:00Wilmer Murillo<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2173/2369529879_1bc7c633dd.jpg?v=0"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 262px; height: 211px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2173/2369529879_1bc7c633dd.jpg?v=0" alt="" border="0" /></a>The site will belaunching with 3 great pieces from Wilmer Murillo.<br /><br />Just 20 years old, Wilmer is a freelance Illustrator from Tegucigalpa, Honduras.<br /><br />His colourful, quirky and textured pieces are a welcome addition to 'I vote for art'. "Vino Paz en el Diario", pictured here, is one of the 3.<br /><br />You can see more of Wilmer's work on his <a href="http://www.virb.com/wilmermurillo">Virb page</a>, <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/wilmern/">flickr page</a>, and <a href="http://wilmermurillo.blogspot.com/">his blog</a>.Ben Rowehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17561094776453009862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3982149402783743362.post-79757193769224085942008-04-24T20:21:00.003+10:002008-04-24T20:45:38.416+10:00What will 'I Vote for Art' look like?I think that it's about time I showed some screen mock-ups of <a href="http://www.ivoteforart.com/">ivoteforart.com</a>, to give you an idea of what it's going to look like.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3001/2425704757_e2f58bc32d.jpg?v=0"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 238px; height: 299px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3001/2425704757_e2f58bc32d.jpg?v=0" alt="" border="0" /></a>This first one here is the home page. Because you will be able to vote for artwork on the site (who would have guessed?), the home page displays the top voted pieces.<br /><br />As well as the top voted art, the homepage will display the most recently added artworks.<br /><br />Below each picture is some brief info about each artwork: the artist, the title, and the price of each piece.<br /><br />Also, in the bottom right hand corner of each image is a small 'thumb'. That's where you do the voting. You can vote for as many pieces as you like, but only once. That thumb turns into a tick once you've voted for something.<br /><br />The right hand side-bar is where you can login or signup, display your favourite art that's on the site, and read the latest news about ivoteforart.com<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3030/2426518448_2c9e4d6696.jpg?v=0"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 354px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3030/2426518448_2c9e4d6696.jpg?v=0" alt="" border="0" /></a>You can click on each piece and you'll be taken through to individual art pages - with more details about each piece, as shown here on the right.<br /><br />On these pages, you can buy the artwork, add a comment or review about it, and of course you can add you vote here too.<br /><br />So, as you can see - it's starting to take shape. I must say that the whole process has taken me a lot longer than I expected ... but it's very close now to being ready to launch.<br /><br />The 'Sell' area on the top navigation bar, and panel towards the bottom of each page, is where artists can submit their work to be considered for the site. But "I vote for art' isn't going to be a free-for-all like etsy is. We'll only be adding work that we consider to be of a high standard.<br /><br />I hope you like the look of it ... but either way would be very interested in hearing your feedback about it. This is only version 1, and I'm sure that plenty of things will change in the months (and hopefully years) to come.Ben Rowehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17561094776453009862noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3982149402783743362.post-29785541194765187012008-04-10T23:48:00.003+10:002008-04-11T00:30:22.424+10:00Christopher Nielsen<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2147/2342440625_122668a4b7_m.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2147/2342440625_122668a4b7_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>OK, you're probably wondering ... why has this guy from Melbourne started creating an online art site, but there aren't any Australian artists?<br /><br />Well, that's not exactly true - I have quite a few Australian artists signed up and ready to to be part of <a href="http://www.ivoteforart.com/">ivoteforart.com</a>. Starting with Christopher Nielsen, a freelance Illustrator based out of Sydney.<br /><br />I guess you'd describe his work as abstract ... In fact I'm not sure how you'd descibribe it beyond that. But he has a unique, rough style that really appeals to me.<br /><br />You can read Chris' interview over at<a href="http://www.watim.com/issue11/christophernielsen/cnielsen.htm"><span style="font-style: italic;"> We are the Image Makers</span></a>, or just head on over <a href="http://www.christophernielsenillustration.com/">to his site</a> to see more of his work.<br /><br />One of the exciting things about launching this site is that i can choose artists from anywhere in the world to take part. Having said that, I'm always on the lookout for more local produce.<br /><br />Stay tuned for more Australian artists!Ben Rowehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17561094776453009862noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3982149402783743362.post-35981157603810426722008-04-06T13:20:00.002+10:002008-04-06T13:24:29.731+10:00Prints<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2196/2390772057_b75cebec46.jpg?v=0"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2196/2390772057_b75cebec46.jpg?v=0" alt="" border="0" /></a>Just wanted to show you all a small selection of the prints that I've had done so far. The four flat ones are from Kokomoo, Jim Bradshaw, Kendrick Marr and Ryan Snook. The rolled up one is a larger piece, <span style="font-style: italic;">Skeletal Heart</span>, by Mel Kadel.<br /><br />I'm really thrilled with how they've turned out.<br /><br />In the last week I've also picked up some artists that will be selling some original pieces. Most of the artwork that will initially be for sale are prints, so it's nice to have some one-off pieces as well.Ben Rowehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17561094776453009862noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3982149402783743362.post-33810223176006014332008-03-30T09:52:00.002+11:002008-03-30T10:05:30.555+11:00Shane Vorhaben<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2289/2293092157_09bf14692c_m.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 253px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2289/2293092157_09bf14692c_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/svorhaben/">Shane Vorhaben</a> is part of the new breed of artists that knows just how powerful the internet art community can be to promote your work and get your name out there.<br /><br />I first came across <a href="www.flickr.com/photos/svorhaben">Shane's work over at flickr</a>, where he is very active, with almost 1,000 contacts.<br /><br />His work has an interesting 'Doodling' style that reminds me in a way of Keith Haring's work. And it just seems to get better and better.<br /><br />Shane will be selling 3 pieces on 'I vote for art', including <span style="font-style: italic;">The resurrection of Bob</span>, pictured here.Ben Rowehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17561094776453009862noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3982149402783743362.post-23807280430822997382008-03-16T14:13:00.003+11:002008-03-18T23:58:04.300+11:00Great Gocco prints by InkdesignerI am delighted to have Inkdesigner's work on '<a href="http://www.ivoteforart.com/">I vote for art</a>'.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2089/2326707168_71d0945582.jpg?v=0"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2089/2326707168_71d0945582.jpg?v=0" alt="" border="0" /></a><span class="text"><span class="text"><span class="text">Inkdesigner, aka Wing Ngan is a Hong Kong born </span></span></span>designer who now runs his own design firm, <a href="http://inkd.net/">Ink Design</a>, in Boston.<br /><span class="text"><span class="text"><span class="text"><br />Inkdesigner will be initially selling 3 limited edition Gocco prints at a very affordable price. I can't wait to see these prints in person.<br /><br />"What's a Gocco print?", do I hear anyone ask?<br /><br /><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gocco">Gocco printing</a> is </span></span></span><span class="text"><span class="text">"print gocco" is a clean, easy, and fully self-contained compact print system that exposes and prints all in one unit. It uses flash bulbs similar to those found in old cameras, where an original image is thermally imprinted on a master screen. Colourful prints are made by pressing the ink-applied master screen against a sheet of paper placed on a sponge pad.<br /><br />Sadly, the Japanese company that make the Goccos have announced that they will no longer be making Gocco printers ... such a shame.<br /><br />Anyway, it's great to have some Gocco Prints from Inkesigner. You can check out more of his work at his <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/inkdesigner/">flickr page</a>.<br /></span></span><span class="text"><span class="text"><span class="text"><br /></span></span></span>Ben Rowehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17561094776453009862noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3982149402783743362.post-59095500478436895452008-03-13T22:29:00.002+11:002008-03-13T22:59:23.200+11:00May Contain Traces of NutsSo much for me <a href="http://artdabble.blogspot.com/2007/08/exhibition-week-at-least.html">saying</a> that I'd visit an exhibition a week, I haven't been to see one in a couple of months.<br /><br />But I'm thinking about going to this tomorrow night ...<br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLpFJZYs4DPfePFdptXZxy2Er80dL1VMrNwhNEmxAcE6vW7DJ_1e1xLsgDT0qoFPH67iWDd8D7ZOs_MDqMMKy8e6gDKt3TgTlIEX5_3gj6HJ-wJe_fyPYNnl_UFp1xY2MZIvxoKoES-2zR/s1600-h/mcton.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLpFJZYs4DPfePFdptXZxy2Er80dL1VMrNwhNEmxAcE6vW7DJ_1e1xLsgDT0qoFPH67iWDd8D7ZOs_MDqMMKy8e6gDKt3TgTlIEX5_3gj6HJ-wJe_fyPYNnl_UFp1xY2MZIvxoKoES-2zR/s400/mcton.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177194531803849586" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />May Contain Traces of Nuts</span> features new art by:<br /><p>ben frost - <a href="http://www.benfrostisdead.com/" target="_blank">www.benfrostisdead.com</a><br />trent whitehead - <a href="http://www.nudesoup.com/" target="_blank">www.nudesoup.com</a><br />beastman - <a href="http://www.esnce.com/" target="_blank">www.esnce.com</a><br />jae copp - <a href="http://www.soopkichn.com/" target="_blank">www.soopkichn.com</a><br />ainslie fletcher - <a href="http://www.ainsliefletcher.com/" target="_blank">www.ainsliefletcher.com</a><br />sam smith - <a href="http://www.blackbookno1.com/" target="_blank">www.blackbookno1.com</a><br />adrian knott - <a href="http://www.myspace.com/adrianknottdesign" target="_blank">www.myspace.com/adrianknottdesign<br /></a></p> <p>It's on at<strong> paper shadow gallery</strong> @ miss libertines -34 franklin street, melbourne</p>Anyone keen to join me?Ben Rowehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17561094776453009862noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3982149402783743362.post-50317050823151820502008-03-10T20:36:00.002+11:002008-03-11T22:16:46.416+11:00Jim BradshawI'm really excited to have Jim Bradshaw, a US based pop surrealist on the site.<br /><br />Jim's work is interesting and fun, and you can tell he's the type of artist that doesn't take himelf too seriously ... the bio information he sent me explains it all.<blockquote><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">Jim was raised in New Jersey and now lives in the</span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2145/2274295744_bd8411cec1.jpg?v=0"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 238px; height: 290px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2145/2274295744_bd8411cec1.jpg?v=0" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">rural south part of the state. He digs everything to<br />do with art, design and creativity. There is this<br />overwhelming passion that drives all his works. He<br />also loves cheeseburgers and you should see the<br />passion he puts into eating one or three of those bad<br />boys. Anyway, back on topic. Humorous illustration and pop surrealism is what he is drawn to. Some topics you'll find showing up in his recent work are dreams, the tyranny of time, life & death, the innocence of childhood versus the mixed up adult world we are all exist in, good versus evil, and just plain fun, whacked out, made up worlds that swirl around in Jim's brain.</span> </span></blockquote><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Little Life and Death Parade</span>, featured here, is one of four pieces that Jim will be selling on <a href="http://www.ivoteforart.com/">'I vote for art'</a>. But you can check out more of his work at <a href="http://jbradshaw.net/index.html">his website</a> or <a href="http://jimbradshawillustration.blogspot.com/">his blog</a>.Ben Rowehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17561094776453009862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3982149402783743362.post-34829750379568277482008-03-06T21:25:00.004+11:002008-03-06T21:54:23.643+11:00The Desktop Wallpaper ProjectToday's coolest online art project is undoubtedly "<a href="http://kitsunenoir.com/blog/2008/03/05/the-desktop-wallpaper-project/">The Desktop Wallpaper Project</a>" over at Bobby S' <a href="http://kitsunenoir.com/blog/">Kitsune Noir</a>.<br /><br />The idea is pretty simple :<blockquote><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOdU0fzDWiWlKMea3WM-9K1RtI_tpJ_HhuSDo58FM5wd9cPlwtku0J4WJjeEZyx28ULMxHLkUZJhec1ReYltVYjK1hsYdnlhk_o5XeY0JEj4o6LyfbbRK8Raij4Xzhw5gBlzyJzF2ooH-r/s1600-h/dwp.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOdU0fzDWiWlKMea3WM-9K1RtI_tpJ_HhuSDo58FM5wd9cPlwtku0J4WJjeEZyx28ULMxHLkUZJhec1ReYltVYjK1hsYdnlhk_o5XeY0JEj4o6LyfbbRK8Raij4Xzhw5gBlzyJzF2ooH-r/s320/dwp.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5174578928825800386" border="0" /></a>Bobby contacted all of his favorite artists and designers to see if they'd create desktop backgrounds for him to give away to the readers of his blog. “I really liked this idea because it's not only cool to have desktop wallpaper by your favorite artists, but it's also free and accessible to anyone with a computer,” says Bobby.<br /></blockquote><blockquote></blockquote>Bobby has kicked things off with three wallpapers by three artists :: Tim Biskup, Mcbess, and IMAKETHINGS, and will be releasing one new desktop wallpaper every Wednesday morning.<br /><br />(via <a href="http://www.juxtapoz.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=2692">Juxtapoz</a>)Ben Rowehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17561094776453009862noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3982149402783743362.post-11355804518440362272008-03-04T20:19:00.002+11:002008-03-04T20:48:52.626+11:00All the way from ArgentinaBuenos Aires, it seems, is on fire.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2242/2303315403_0ccf564684_m.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2242/2303315403_0ccf564684_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>In my travels for great art and illustration, I'm constantly finding great artists from Argentina, especially Buenos Aires. It makes me want to go there really badly. What is it about this city that is churning out such amazing artist talent?<br /><br />My first two Argentinian artists are <a href="http://www.senioritapolyester.com.ar/">Seniorita Polyester</a> and <a href="http://www.himnofeda.com.ar/">himnoefeda!</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.senioritapolyester.com.ar/">Seniorita Polyester</a> has two very unique styles of work. Her collages - like this one4a & 5a - are nothing short of brilliant. But her illustration work is also to die for, with that perfect blend of cute and evil.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3166/2309187623_3a6a73106d_m.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3166/2309187623_3a6a73106d_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.himnofeda.com.ar/">himnofeda!</a> is the master of character illustration, and pieces like this one, Niño Cuete<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span>Collectively, these guys are working together on a project called <a href="http://www.eatyourcarrots.com.ar/">eat your carrots</a> - which I can't wait to hear more about.<br /><br />I first found these guys on flickr ... You can follow <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/senioritapolyester/">Seniorita Polyester</a> and <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/himnofeda/">himnofeda!</a>, and fall in love with their work like I have.<br /><br />You can check out the other pieces that they will be selling over at the 'I vote for art' <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ivoteforart/">flickr page</a>.Ben Rowehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17561094776453009862noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3982149402783743362.post-34143650189399163222008-03-03T21:41:00.003+11:002008-03-03T23:57:01.548+11:00PricingI'm finalising some pricing decisions on artwork tonight, and would be interested in your thoughts. I've always tried to get other's opinions as I get closer to launching the website, so I'd be interested in hearing yours.<br /><br />As I said in an <a href="http://artdabble.blogspot.com/2007/08/affordable-art.html">earlier post</a>, I'd like to find a balance, where artists can be fairly paid for their work, and buyers don't have to be high end collectors to find something for their walls.<br /><br />Probably the majority of work that will initially be on sale will be open-edition prints. So I'll be taking my cue from some of the other print sites out there for setting the prices. And then for limited edition, I'll charge a little more. And of course, for the one off original work, you'd expect the prices to be a little higher again.<br /><br />I'm constantly surprised by how little etsy artists charge for their work. Take <a href="http://www.razorberries.com/">Tanya Pshenychny</a>, an <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=53222">etsy artist</a> who I found tonight. Tanya's work is beautiful, and yet she is only charging US $15-$20 for her prints. This seem to be typical of many etsy artists, who, in my opinion don't charge nearly enough for their work.<br /><br />I'm not saying this because I want to charge an arm and a leg for the work I sell on <a href="http://www.ivoteforart.com/">ivoteforart.com</a>. It's just that these artists are pouring hours of love into their work, and I think it's only fair that they get something back.<br /><br />I'll be working closely with the artists so that we price the prints at amounts that we're all happy with. But I'm thinking that the majority of the work will sell from anywhere between US $40 and $200, as a guide. And most of the work will be under $100 I think. This will depend on a lot of factors ... and this could change along the way. So don't hold me on this!<br /><br />But this sort of price range seems to make sense to me. Some of the artwork will be cheap enough for a gift, where others will be more suited to buyers who want something more substantial to brighten up their lives.<br /><br />What do you think?Ben Rowehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17561094776453009862noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3982149402783743362.post-9566934945104403542008-03-01T07:48:00.003+11:002008-03-01T08:33:51.430+11:00Mel Kadel<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2284/2251950616_a1dd1bfb09.jpg?v=0"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 299px; height: 211px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2284/2251950616_a1dd1bfb09.jpg?v=0" alt="" border="0" /></a>Mel Kadel is a US based artist, living in a log cabin in the hills of Los Angeles.<br /><br />I'm delighted to have some of Mel's work for the gallery - her work has a very unique style, and uses old paper which becomes part of the pieces.<br /><br />Mel will initially be selling two prints on <a href="http://www.ivoteforart.com/">I vote for art</a>, including Secret Geyser, pictured here.<br /><br />You can read more about Mel from an interview over at <a href="http://www.fecalface.com/SF/index.php?Itemid=92&id=682&option=com_content&task=view">Fecal Face</a>. And be sure to check out her <a href="http://www.melkadel.com/">beautiful website</a>.Ben Rowehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17561094776453009862noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3982149402783743362.post-52742222585596883892008-02-29T00:00:00.003+11:002008-02-29T00:06:16.670+11:00Garfield minus GarfieldOk, so it's a little off topic ... but I'm really enjoying <a href="http://garfieldminusgarfield.tumblr.com/">Garfield minus Garfield:</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://data.tumblr.com/fSymsOGXO5y78kh7uKR2QqnT_500.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://data.tumblr.com/fSymsOGXO5y78kh7uKR2QqnT_500.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><blockquote>Who would have guessed that when you remove Garfield from the Garfield comic strips, the result is an even better comic about schizophrenia, bipolor disorder, and the empty desperation of modern life? Friends, meet Jon Arbuckle. Let’s laugh and learn with him on a journey deep into the tortured mind of an isolated young everyman as he fights a losing battle against lonliness and methamphetamine addiction in a quiet American suburb. </blockquote>Ben Rowehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17561094776453009862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3982149402783743362.post-50334655350720547262008-02-28T22:38:00.004+11:002008-02-28T23:08:14.597+11:00Some more about 'I vote for art'You want to know a bit more about <a href="http://www.ivoteforart.com/">ivoteforart.com</a>? Here are 10 things:<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl0cQ_ioh-mtErY4xilZ3LfD_9AWEFEZepv7gVIoSgzQCXKvSJKaYYyu9wtC2iZ8SZUxXmFm5LQNLgQUuloquJ7hpcEBHzt3PHrz2xAVjBX1-PUoUTsTLqvhTg6b25CAsoE-DV72gFhRFg/s1600-h/shhh.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl0cQ_ioh-mtErY4xilZ3LfD_9AWEFEZepv7gVIoSgzQCXKvSJKaYYyu9wtC2iZ8SZUxXmFm5LQNLgQUuloquJ7hpcEBHzt3PHrz2xAVjBX1-PUoUTsTLqvhTg6b25CAsoE-DV72gFhRFg/s320/shhh.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5172001294082967858" border="0" /></a><ul><li>I vote for art will be an online art gallery and store.</li><li>You'll be able to buy some terrific artwork, including original art and prints.<br /></li><li>It will be launching in March, or perhaps April in 2008.</li><li>Visitors to the site will be able to 'vote' for their favourite artwork.</li><li>It will be high quality, adorable yet affordable art.</li><li>Over 20 artists will be involved when the site launches.<br /></li><li>Will be involving great artists from all around our great little planet.</li><li>You can preview some of the artists on my <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ivoteforart/">flickr</a> page and here on the blog.</li><li>Or you can find I vote for art over at <a href="http://www.myspace.com/ivoteforart">Myspace too</a>.<br /></li><li>Has been keeping me very busy for the last 6 months.</li></ul>Ben Rowehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17561094776453009862noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3982149402783743362.post-32050673230068916832008-02-26T21:02:00.005+11:002008-02-26T21:30:38.183+11:00Lawrence Yang<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2389/2251972598_b2c88c97d8.jpg?v=0"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2389/2251972598_b2c88c97d8.jpg?v=0" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Lawrence Yang's paintings are influenced by traditional Chinese painting and pop surrealism, and are mostly concerned with creating order out of chaos - - or vice versa.<br /><br />I found Lawrence over at <a href="http://www.artswhore.com/">Artswhore</a>, a crackin' little blog and great source of new artists, back in January this year.<br /><br />I've just picked up a print of this picture here,<br />titled Growth, from my printer tonight. It looks wonderful.<br /><br />ivoteforart.com won't be the only place you'll be able to buy Lawrence's work. You can also pick up a book showcasing Lawrence's work at <a href="http://www.lulu.com/content/1173279">Lulu.com</a>. Or if you're a fan of Growth like I am, you can visit the superb <a href="http://www.gelaskins.com/">Gelaskins</a> to add a skin to your ipod, <a href="https://www.gelaskins.com/skins.php?Category=9&Skin=157">laptop</a> or iphone. Very very cool.<br /><br />Or if you're just browsing, be sure to visit his site - <a href="http://www.suckatlife.com/">http://www.suckatlife.com/</a>Ben Rowehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17561094776453009862noreply@blogger.com107tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3982149402783743362.post-67240808920272947522008-02-23T01:09:00.004+11:002008-02-26T21:57:24.033+11:00Death to polaroid<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHONd4xO9wUP__3Y5n-usDx_Z52yIkb078Z5ia6n_kyWO93GSuP5I7S4cfzHZ_Ukqjt1qblZ0UbCe4Mo4LMOMOE9eR7eHI4rUJr6-sv06SHPjTDnTvOFA_-7UtLSKMQoo79QIMA9TjVg5t/s1600-h/polaroid'.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHONd4xO9wUP__3Y5n-usDx_Z52yIkb078Z5ia6n_kyWO93GSuP5I7S4cfzHZ_Ukqjt1qblZ0UbCe4Mo4LMOMOE9eR7eHI4rUJr6-sv06SHPjTDnTvOFA_-7UtLSKMQoo79QIMA9TjVg5t/s320/polaroid'.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5169812574453958946" border="0" /></a>NO!!!!!<br /><br />IT CAN'T BE TRUE.<br /><br />THEY'RE NOT MAKING ANYMORE <a href="http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2008/02/polaroid_instant_film_killed_by_the_21st_century-2.html">POLAROID FILM!!!</a><br /><br /><br /><br />(Gorgeous polaroid image : Credit to <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/granthamilton/">Grant Hamilton</a>)<br /><br />Update :: <a href="http://www.ironicsans.com/">Ironic Sans</a> has a <a href="http://www.ironicsans.com/2008/02/idea_the_last_product_polaroid.html">nice little idea</a> to keep the dream alive.Ben Rowehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17561094776453009862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3982149402783743362.post-52568117555838034612008-02-23T00:00:00.006+11:002008-02-23T00:57:40.172+11:00Introducing ... (drum roll please)This weekend, <a href="http://artdabble.blogspot.com/">Artdabble</a> is 6 months old. Back on the 25th of August 2007, I had a plan to get into an art business of some sort. I wasn't really sure what. And I chose to use this blog as a way of exploring what that business might be.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUlM5nMOLSHu8QPNLZI-2KbYmwC9GiN4G9rOInNcYHq5O2YEMYVHIZctaw36DjHDrtIFMe9_qEQBCZkuuzxDsNBbb4vJZ32V3yhFYGkfgdfbFP8ju9eDS2hLPGtCfwva0Y7uYtcZo1Vda2/s1600-h/flickrlogo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 183px; height: 183px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUlM5nMOLSHu8QPNLZI-2KbYmwC9GiN4G9rOInNcYHq5O2YEMYVHIZctaw36DjHDrtIFMe9_qEQBCZkuuzxDsNBbb4vJZ32V3yhFYGkfgdfbFP8ju9eDS2hLPGtCfwva0Y7uYtcZo1Vda2/s320/flickrlogo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5169791361610483986" border="0" /></a>So, after 6 months of this blog, I think it's time I told you some more about what I'm up to. In the last few weeks, I've been introducing the artists, but I haven't actually given any details about what it will be called, and how it will work.<br /><br />It's about time. So, I'd like to introduce to you : 'I vote for art', a new online art gallery that I'll be launching in the next month or so.<br /><br />You won't see much at <a href="http://www.ivoteforart.com">ivoteforart.com</a> just yet. But in March or April, I'll be launching the site. If you're interested, I'll be writing about it here.<br /><br />I've been working heavily behind the scenes in creating this little business. I've used the blog to share some ideas about whether it should be <a href="http://artdabble.blogspot.com/2007/09/selling-art-online.html">online</a> or offline, and at the high or <a href="http://artdabble.blogspot.com/2007/08/affordable-art.html">affordable</a> end of the market. And to talk about the <a href="http://artdabble.blogspot.com/2007/08/this-weeks-exhibitions.html">exhibitions</a> I've visited.<br /><br />In the process, I've found some <a href="http://artdabble.blogspot.com/2008/01/linkety-links-21-art-blog-links-you.html">fantastic art sites and blogs</a>, and <a href="http://melbourneartcritic.wordpress.com/">met</a> <a href="http://trieciagibney.blogspot.com/">some</a> <a href="http://mycharliegirl.blogspot.com/">new</a> <a href="http://daydreamlily.blogspot.com/">friends</a>. I've <a href="http://artdabble.blogspot.com/2007/09/brunswick-st-gallery_27.html">visited</a> <a href="http://artdabble.blogspot.com/2007/09/more-galleries.html">some</a> <a href="http://artdabble.blogspot.com/2007/09/albert-st-richmond.html">galleries</a>, both <a href="http://artdabble.blogspot.com/2007/09/whos-online-online-galleries-for-all.html">online</a> and <a href="http://artdabble.blogspot.com/2007/09/galerie-montmarte.html">off</a>. And I've discovered some amazing artists. I have definitely learnt a lot about art, and my own taste in art, since I started this blog. And I've learnt so much from my readers.<br /><br />The comments, both positive and negative, have taught me so much, and pointed me in the direction that I'm heading in. Thanks to you all for reading, and sharing your thoughts.<br /><br />In the next couple of months, I'll be telling you more about 'I vote for art'. So stay tuned.Ben Rowehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17561094776453009862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3982149402783743362.post-2708473608236085582008-02-18T21:41:00.003+11:002008-02-18T21:51:16.690+11:00Kendrick Mar<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2345/2251184797_f387eb0385_m.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 235px; height: 250px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2345/2251184797_f387eb0385_m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>I first came across Kendrick Mar's work via the <a href="http://www.creepmachine.com/">Creep Machine</a>, an alternative art blog that I'm continually blabbing on about here are art dabble. You can read the interview <a href="http://www.creepmachine.com/interviews/kendrick-mar.html">here</a>.<br /><br />Kendrick lives and works in New York - and I'm constantly amazed to be attracting artists like Kendrick who are from parts of the world other than my own.<br /><br />He describes his work as "metaphorical self-portraits that deal with childhood emotions and memory". I describe them as brilliant. Pain Receptors, pictured here, is one of the pieces that will be available.<br /><br />If you're anywhere else, head over to <a href="http://www.kendrickmar.com/">his website</a> to see more of his art.Ben Rowehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17561094776453009862noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3982149402783743362.post-54893895131645035192008-02-10T11:44:00.000+11:002008-02-10T12:41:07.832+11:00Ryan Snook<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2311/2251135915_1835af3f89.jpg?v=0"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 213px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2311/2251135915_1835af3f89.jpg?v=0" alt="" border="0" /></a>Next up comes Ryan Snook, a Toronto-based illustrator. I first found his work via <a href="http://www.illustrationmundo.com/illustrators.php?i_search=snook&feature=a&medium=a&style=a&category=a&city=&country=&str_date=mf&num_rec=9&Submit=Search">Illustration Mundo</a>, a site that has so many great artists and illustrators. I've fallen in love with his quirky style.<br /><br />To start with, Ryan will be exhibiting 3 pieces of his work, including this one, entitled "Fitness Fairytales".<br /><br />From his official bio:<br /><blockquote>He studied illustration at Sheridan College before beginning his freelance career in 2003. Since that time, he has worked with clients from around the world doing everything from editorial illustration to character design. Some of his clients include Time, Hasbro, Forbes, Reader's Digest, The Wall Street Journal and more. His illustrations have also received awards from American Illustration and The Advertising & Design Club of Canada. In between assignments, he focuses on various personal projects like comics and children's picture books.</blockquote>I was thrilled when said he would be keen to get involved, and sure his work will sell well. You can see more work at <a href="http://www.ryansnook.com">his website</a>.Ben Rowehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17561094776453009862noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3982149402783743362.post-62555882317909630892008-02-03T20:59:00.000+11:002008-02-06T23:31:28.347+11:00My very first artist - Kokomoo<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_w4GK6NzqlSTfR9WP82gpP7RGgcHEKHtwDWQS_okRLjM2XSSCV5Msp-SM-NwdGOCYy-s70u-0zKFkPAGDZSDb1BfoKUGLi1uJWSebcLeLDUX5sxocMM28htfOCB_rmkCld_BfMCZ7B9BX/s1600-h/03.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 201px; height: 288px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_w4GK6NzqlSTfR9WP82gpP7RGgcHEKHtwDWQS_okRLjM2XSSCV5Msp-SM-NwdGOCYy-s70u-0zKFkPAGDZSDb1BfoKUGLi1uJWSebcLeLDUX5sxocMM28htfOCB_rmkCld_BfMCZ7B9BX/s400/03.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163843358302780930" border="0" /></a>Back in December <a href="http://artdabble.blogspot.com/2007/12/on-lookout-for-artists.html">I mentioned</a> that I was going through the process of contacting artists for my gallery.<br /><br />Now we're in February, I'm proud to say that I have 29 artists who are interested in being part of my project - And I thought it was about time that I let you know who they are.<br /><br />So, my very first artist who wanted to be involved was Yan Wei, aka <a href="http://kokomoo.com/main.html">Kokomoo</a>, from China. I first found her art through her <a href="http://www.myspace.com/kokomoo">myspace page</a>, and have been in love with her work ever since.<br /><br />Kokomoo is based in Beijing, and she will be starting with 4-5 black and white illustrations on the site. Including this one, entitled "Happy Meal".<br /><br />She has recently been featured on <a href="http://www.startdrawing.org/home/?p=199">Start Drawing</a>, an incredible blog that showcases artists from Asia.<br /><br />Stay tuned in the coming weeks to see more artists.Ben Rowehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17561094776453009862noreply@blogger.com1