Pilgrim

book of poetry? no thank you. book voucher at bookshop of choice, much better.

Sounds very cool, and I respect the fact you’re giving the non photographers a sweet competition too, as we really did get spoilt in the last one.

Image person here: technology gizmo/ cool software/subscription to great graphics and training website.

Adobe Creative Suite 3 is on my wishlist but I don’t think Santa is rich enough to buy it :)

The idea of a voucher or “optional” prizes would be good. Some of us (long in the tooth folks) already have digitizing tablets, whereas that would be a great prize for some one starting out.

other good prizes from my idea brain says :

1. magazine subscriptions to arts, photography, creative, etc type premium magazines (choice of mag/or depending on which mag sponsors the prize, which wouldnt be hard to get, for sure)

1. vouchers for Art/Photography/Creative stuff SHORT COURSES (1-2 days ones)

1. Weekend holiday/getaways to really cool places/bed & breakfast that has awesome photography potential, inspirational scenery, history, etc…

thats all for now..if i have more ideas .. i post them :)

Book voucher, guys!!

Although I like Sylvia Plath, I don’t fancy owning an unsigned first edition! That’s just meand maybe some of my lit friends would kick me but there ya go.

tech gizmos, art software or vouchers would be my preference. Sounds exciting Pilgrim

oh! love this idea so much!! maybe some cool subscriptions like webby has said, Desktop, monster children, Wallpaper, black & white, Design Graphics….
a voucher for Eckersleys! (drools) or a speciaist artbook store in the capital city of the winners hometown or even a voucher for their state’s national gallery any books actually, i like the Warhol stuff idea. and a copy of the mag of course!! ;)

mmm eckersleys drool

Getting new software would be too big a wish, but maybe vouchers which we can put towards out new software could be the go.

5 years subscription to NAPP?

I like the way you split this up for the different style of artists and like some of my other artist friends stated perhaps vouchers would be the way to go.

I am going for tech gizmos and art software oh a graphics tablet would be great

PhotoShop CS3 or Tablet would be nice

Sounds great and fun to get involved!

Prizes…

The latest from Wacom would go down a treat, Corel Painter X, PaintShopPro Photo X2 (with the new HDR function), digital art magazine from www.ballisticpublishing.com

most digital artists will have pens, software… the traditional artists may not.
how about a major big canvas print of their own work?

sounds all good…think the being featured in the magazine is a prize in itself, the rest is a bonus

I’ll ask the question

Is it drawn from Red Bubble members as contributors?
I’m assuming this so you don’t need to pay contributions thus cutting costs
Is it an E mag or publication?
Is it to be distributed nationally?
Anyhow
Sounds great
All us “non-photographers” should be excited.
The Bubble’s getting bigger.

I like the idea of the technology gizmo, but signed book is great too – could it perhaps be a choice for the winner to decide which one?

Redbubble vouchers

The magazine sounds like a brilliant idea and I looking forward to seeing that in the future. ANY prize for recognition would be appreciated by me!

I’m more excited by the idea of the magazine – how awesome is that going to be! Yeeeaaahh!!! I love magazines…

Ummm, prize? I suppose most Image people would like a techno-gadget if they’re digital, but trad. imagist won’t be much chop on that. The voucher idea for an art store sounds good – would cover either discipline.

Yay yay – magazine!!!! (excited) ;-)

gadgets and gizmos…I’d love a tablet, still using a mouse..a new computer, more ram…a new camera…oh wait that’s Santa’s list;)

I’m with Rose on this one, a really fancy canvas print will be to die for!!!

As a digital & traditional artist I love the sound of this, whatever the main prize. Very exciting :))

A Large framed print from the RedBubble artist of the winners choice [with the artist getting the full cost price for it of course]. That way, there are two winners.

an exhibit of our work somewhere…...... or maybe a full page spread in your magazine….....a spot on the redbubble website as a highlighted artist….....any sort of publicity…...product to work with or cash ….......obviously….......we are all struggling artists!!!!!!!!! Thanks for the opportunity to be part of a wonderful community…......keep us posted!!!!!!!!!!!!

An ipod touch would be nice….take a look at it if you
have not seen it. The iphone without the phone!
Gorgeous. Well i know i would like it anyway!!

I’m with rabble :)
That new ipod touch is the gizmo of 07 & 08!
Just perfect for taking your artwork anywhere
you go…

I am not getting a strong concensus here which is fine. It may be that most of you know RedBubble. For people just finding us would they be more attracted by a gizmo or something more unique (ie signed Warhol or similar). I think the idea of a large copy of their work is a good one and we could toss that in.

Nah no ipods ;) Can’t see the point in them. But a wacom tablet on the other hand…. Now there is a useful toy!!!

Magazine is a great idea! Can’t wait for some details.

what happened to hoodies?

I like the idea of the tablet, definitely on my wish list, though many may already have them, so maybe not. I like the idea of the Eckersley voucher, tongue out drooling yay, but not so good if you are nowhere near one. I like the idea of a Magazine subscription, to one of those “too rich for my starving artists wallet” ones, aaaah fodder. I like the idea of a nice copy of the winning work, or one of artist of choice…hmmm, I see your dilemma!!.....I agree with a few of the other comments, the magazine is kinda the most awesomest thing …yay bubble

tech gizmo (new version of Photoshop / Illustrator!)

I take this is going to be a paper magazine?

Have you checked out www.lulu.com to publish it as they have the ability to Print on Demand thus making it cost you nothing to publish it.

Redbubble vouchers for Large Canvas prints would be awesome aswell!

Wacom Tablet and vouchers a definite incentive for me.

SnowDog, we know Lulu well but are thinking of something else at the moment which may be more intersting.

Hands down the poetry. That’s something special. Software and stuff is so generic so the idea of the win would be diluted. Something rare and precious makes a great prize. Most people in this community don’t seem to be engaging with the site for purely financial reasons so a slightly eccentric prize makes sense.

I am not getting a strong concensus here which is fine.
Okay, I agree with Empress on the book voucher at bookshop of choice too. Vouchers – vouchers – vouchers really. From anywhere is fine by me.

lol Gotta love vouchers! Give a lot of flexibility. I think the poetry might give a unique touch as a lot of publishers REFUSE to publish poetry unless the writer pays the edition. “Poetry doesn’t sell” is a phrase that rings in most of our publishing corridors.

I guess the magazine will have a sober/serious yet attractive design, right? I’m already thinking about a good balance of red/blacks for the cover… =O

I like the idea of the signed artwork or book. If you wanted a tablet you would probably go buy one(when cashed up)...but the signed original/book is special, a real luxury many wouldnt lash out on(especially by artists)...but argueably not as practical. As mentioned…The large framed or canvas print of choice sounds most awesome!!!

Pilgrim don’t tease, more interesting!!! I’m super interested already, a Redbubble magazine, how cool is that! I am curious about how it’s going work. For example, will there be a check box/Tag to signify that you are willing to have work used? Plus all of Danny’s questions above.

As for prizes, I would think that looking to tap into a larger audience you would need to go the gizmo path. As cool as a signed Warhol would be, it is attractive to a more select audience. However, to a new audience a signed Warhol or whatever, might sends a strong message about the community from which it comes. Who are you trying to attract? Everyone? or just a particular group?
Now I’m just rambling…let me think on it and I’ll get back to you with some actual considered thoughts.

Redbubble magazine YAY!

What a great idea! Glad to see non-photographers get the spotlight for a bit. As far as prizes, I would stick to something a little more universal than a few of the suggestions. Remember, not everyone is from Australia so a gift certificate or weekend getaway to somewhere local just won’t cut it.

I’m not too sure of the waicom though. I imagine that some of the artists might already be using them. It is a great prize, but may want to have an alternate option. I love the idea of books and/or prints. Anything to help spread the knowledge of art would be great. Just my thoughts….

I love books. Love collecting books. Love rare books, love signed books :)
Something like that is special. A first edition is a magnificent prize.

I also love books , something that never goes out of fashion. and a first edition or something signed is very special.

I’d love to have that Plath book. Too bad I’m not a poet.

techno gizmo !

Oh wow! Can’t wait to see what the final details are and try my hand! I think it is awesome that you are also giving the non-photographers a shot! Personally I like the voucher idea!!!

Corel Painter and Photoshop are on my wishlist ;) and I know Santa can’t afford them! But I have heard through the grapevine that often that Corel and Adobe with donate a prize in exchange for advertizing :D

Oh please, please, please a graphic tablet.

Maybe even let the winner decide as long as it’s a reasonable choice.

A board game or a book so people will go outside and play with thrie children

That is awesome!!

Could I help out with editorial design? :D

Faizan
I am afraid Paul is very keen on doing the design himself. Can ypu blame him?
Martin

Ditto Danny’s points… and ultimately judged by? Could we know that early?

Well let me see..mmmmmm,a trip to another planet,your choice,dinner on the space station…no, CS3,Bubble$,30” apple monitor…the list is endless.
At the end of the day…..whatever you guys come up with…........

David.

Sounds exciting!.

An art book would be my choice or a book gift voucher. NGV bookshop at Federation Square has the best selection of art and design books I have ever seen.

Fantastic idea.
Love it

Sounds good !!

great idea

i have a printing company and would love 2 give you prices for the magazine if your intrested

thanx

vouchers for red bubble are awesome… Also I do really love the Warhol merchandise on the website. The yellow watch is so cute.

You all have great taste so I’m sure you will make a great decision whatever it turns out to be.

Can’t wait for the magazine (you’re making it to the bigtime now :))
I am a huge magazine addict (mostly Frankie and Yen) and I will be sure to get every issue of Red Bubble mag…

Sounds like a redbubble voucher could be the fairest prize for everyone!!!

that sounds so good

i think a short course training for the image poeple would be a good prize

What if you did diferent sections like: at the begining have some artests that are well Known, kind of an eye teaser. Then other artists.
1. paintings
2. photo shop
3. drawing pencil
4. drawing ink
5. Photoghaphy
6. graphic desingn
Basicly the diferent types of art on red bubble that way no one is exscluded but we could have competions or featured artests. I like the idea of having some people do short stories, considering photo.com (amature artists) said that short stories are popular in their books, that they publish, they have people right something about the artest (them selves)100 words. I have never had my work published as an artest. My dad hasen’t ether, he is on Red Bubble also(DonFuller). It wold be nice to have my work in a magazine. I like the Idea of the 100.00 Red Bubble voucher. But it would also be nice to be able to get computer software. considering I don’t have a lot of money. Make sure you mention your Red Bubble web sight a lot. so people will come here to. Thank you I’m glad that you are here for us and let us join in on the Ideas for Red Bubble.

A magazine is a great idea!

I want to subscribe right now. Where do I go?
No, stop delaying.

Ok, I’m getting a bit testy now. Seriously, where do I go?

ANSWER ME DAMNIT!

:-)

Not a big Sylvia Plath fan (no offence to those who are) book or bubble vouchers would be cool

gizmo FTW

how will you select works for publishing? will you be selecting from existing stuff or do a call for new work?

Photoshop CS2 and Photoshop CS3, is our of the price range for many and may be too steep for a prize, but Corel Pro XI is actually more user friendly than Photoshop and produces comp results….I have both and can say with confidence that Corel XI Pro is an incredible piece of software….

I love that your doing a magazine and that that its more inclusive. I vote for the artbook and RB voucher.

Good luck

How about Jonathan Barnbrook’s new Graphics Bible? :-D Or a graphic tablet?

I am more amazed by RedBubble every day. I think this avenue for artists is great. I am a photographer, but am amazed by the talented artist community you have here.

Id also like to humbly offer a full set of Tania Rose CDs as part of the prize pool. Just let me know, and i’ll send you some copies to listen to and you can decide. Smiles to you!

I think that the opportunity to be featured is the best of gifts!
When is the magazine to be launched? And where can I find info on the competition itself?
AStromberg.

how about a book of the winners work.

I would do anything for a Wacom Tablet. ANYTHING!!!!!

So what’s happening with the magazine? This was announced almost a year ago.

Cheryl

Thanks Pilgrim…I was aware of the quarterly books but not that they had morphed from the magazine…thought it was a separate project…thanks for clearing that up. a regular magazine would still be super.

Cheryl