RedBubble


The Next Wave

Companies are not Islands (to misquote Donne). They have a context. They are part of a wave, ahead of a wave or just idling along nicely. What is RedBubble’s context?

It is quite possible to see RedBubble as an art site, a social network, an e-commerce site. From my perspective, none of these do justice to what you are creating. They don’t account for the passion and the energy that exists.

They also don’t help explain why we have come so far, so quickly. Right now RedBubble (less than 18 months from launch) is already be the third largest art site in the world – behind only DeviantArt and Art.com.

As I dwell on this, I think we are more closely related to the movement in “user generated content”. The advent of blogging has allowed millions to become active participants in the media. Likewise YouTube has emerged as a true complement to commercial television but with open access.

In both phenomenon the creators and consumers of the content overlap and there is a move from the mass to the niche. It is possible to find blogs and videos that precisely match your interests from skateboarding dogs to latest Web 2.0 developments.

So what about RedBubble? I think you are leading the wave of user generated art. This art is much more accessible, diverse and relevant (most of the time) to people’s myriad interests.

And just as the mainstream media and TV dismissed (and dismiss) blogging and YouTube as peripheral, we are seeing such a reaction from the art world. This is understandable (albeit patronizing) reaction.

It is also unnecessary. The challenge of RedBubble is that we declare everyone has the right to participate in the creation and purchase of art. This can only enrich the totality of the art and creativity in the world. This has other benefits – which I will leave for another post.

Martin (aka Pilgrim)

p.s. We know the site has been a little unstable over the weekend. There was some sort of attack – probably accidental – and problems with image loading. These are largely resolved although there is ongoing work. Thanks to everybody who let us know.

  • Karen Cougan

    Karen Cougan

    thanks for the info Martin…..........hear hear
    xkc

  • Bev Woodman

    Bev Woodman

    You’re right we are all having the time of our life showing our art and communicating with each other, comparing work and improving our style – thank you for offering RB to us to do this

  • bamagirl38

    bamagirl38

    RedBubble ROCKS ! WOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • TextureoftheSin

    TextureoftheSin

    Dignity and respect in the Art place – I’m all for it :)

  • HeatherTS

    HeatherTS

    i love redbubble. It is a site for all things creative, it is a place for expanding ones mind and creativity. One can only grow in thier artistic endevors while participating actively here on the bubble!

    i lerv mah fellow bubblebutts!

  • carolinewood

    carolinewood

    it’s been an inspirational eye-opener, i love this site and all the people i have met. now i am going to bed ; )

  • Mike Emmett

    Mike Emmett

    “user generated art”...

    Is that just “art made by an artist”?

  • RedBubble replied

    Mike
    What I am trying to get at is that everybody feels they have a right to participate in it.

  • rightasrain

    rightasrain

    I’ve only been on RedBubble for a week and from the word go I was inspired – even had 2 sales! Thanks for your thoughts – I agree, there’s so much energy and passion here. I didn’t realise RB was No.3 – fantastic! I’m also on DeviantArt but I find RB much more interactive and friendly. And inspirational! Go RB!!

  • Jennib

    Jennib

    I have told a lot of artists about this site and the quality of the prints, when the word spreads furthur this will be the top of the tree, keep on red bubble.

  • KEITH  R. WILLIAMS

    KEITH R. WILL...

    IT’S A GREAT SITE TO COMMUNICATE, HIGHLIGHTS GREAT ARTIST & WRITERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS MUCH RESPECT IS DUE TO REDBUBBLE

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    All hail the bub, sez I!

  • jadeast

    jadeast

    Thanks for the info and solving the problem. I’m a huge, albeit new fan of RB , love this stie

  • Kinsey Barnard

    Kinsey Barnard

    Red Bubble is most assuredly the best art site I’ve run across. I think it has a great future which is attested to by the caliber of creative people it has already attracted.

  • Dennis Rubin IPA
  • Roger Sampson

    Roger Sampson

    Martin my friend – To look into what can be from what is, is precisely why RB is as successful as it is. To broaden yet to keep the art and the founding principal of RB in place as so far been extremely on that successful road. So very proud of you, Jo and all the staff. What is to come is clearly ours to grab, shape and mold to keep this bubble spinning around the world for so many artists and their passions. I have never been more proud of that little red orb and how it is spinning forward… always forward!!

    Rog

  • davey lennox

    davey lennox

    i agree with you 100 percent

  • Mike Connor

    Mike Connor

    If is weren’t for Redbubble, I probably would not have started creating stuff. I tried other sites but they are not user friendly, have a convoluted user interface and do not cater for both the artist and audience. Being able to create watchlists, favourites and groups are brilliant concepts and contribute to your competitive advantage.

    I reckon you will surpass DiviantArt within the next 18 months providing you don’t loose the passion (and sell out to Microsoft)...lol

  • Heather  Rivet  IPA

    Heather Rivet...

    Redbubble is outstanding …and one of the best sites …you listen to us as artists and ask for our input..and follow through…kudos to the fine folks at redbuble and to the outstanding artists here….

  • Adrian Carmody

    Adrian Carmody

    The fight will be on to make sure the community doesn’t become splintered too much while Redbubble expands. The last 2-3 months have “felt” very different to things at the start of the year

  • gayle hoskins-nestor

    gayle hoskins-...

    Congratulations on such an Artful site. I am honored to be in the realm of all this creativity. I appreciate your stand with and for the Artists. My only reservation is that I did not join sooner. Best always!
    Gayle Hoskins-Nestor

  • Ruth Palmer

    Ruth Palmer

    Mega Congratulations!!!

    You have all done such an outstanding job! Red Bubble is by far my favourite art site! Keep on doing whatever it is you’re doing because whatever it is, it works. BRAVO EVERYONE!

    Unlike most art sites, you don’t just pretend to listen to the community, you really do. I think that’s the key.

  • Outdoors2

    Outdoors2

    Glad to be rubbing elbows with some extraordinary talent here.

  • Dustin Andres

    Dustin Andres

    I agree!

    Bring the world together with Redbubble Artists.

  • MuscularTeeth

    MuscularTeethVoted Most Helpful Bubbler

    so 3rd largest art site? WELL DONE.
    we shall take over the other 2 soon im sure.
    keep up the sterling work here at RB.

  • zoompix

    zoompix

    It’s a great place to be a part of , keep up the excellent work

  • Larry Butterworth

    Larry Butterworth

    Addicted to Red bubble. resistance is futile.

  • Coloursofnature

    Coloursofnature

    Where would we all be without red bubble, I’ll tell you, trying to show our work to people in our local area. Red Buble is awseome AND worldwide. I have communicated with peiople all over the world. Thank you for Red Bubble! I think we all need to remember that the pasat weeks posts whilst daun ting for us new bubblers should be expected off and on. After all we are a family with diverse interpretations and ideas so we will also have different aspects. We should remember to encourage other people
    Red bubble Rules! thankyou

  • John Jovic

    John Jovic

    I (HEART) Red Bubble…

    There’s an interesting community aspect here that I’ve never seen on any other site or forum regardless of the subject matter. I think this is a part of RB’s charm or character but that doesn’t explain it’s growth or popularity.

    Good luck peoples and keep up the great work.

    JJ

  • Estelle O'Brien

    Estelle O'Brien

    Hear Hear! or is it ….Here Here!? I agree. Other art sites are so difficult to become part of and participate in the community…I gave up and stuck to redbubble. The concept of the interaction between with types of interests is a real winner…it caters for everyone. Redbubble is like a real cospomopolitan city – there are suberbs and street that I don’t feel comfortable in…but that’s fine…I just don’t go there! I love it and I am still amazed at the friendliness, bonhomie and genuine level of support which pulsates through the community here. I am proud to be part of redbubble and I tout its wonders to anyone who will listen (and some who don’t).

  • Jane Keats

    Jane Keats

    Redbubble has changed my life!

    Sounds rather over dramatised, but in truth it has, I have never been so involved with other artists and photographers before. I have been on a huge learning curve since joining rb only this year and have met fabulous people.

    Photography has become a much larger focus for me since joining, which is just what I wanted to happen. Thank you, thank you, thank you to all you hard working redbubble creators and administrators for creating this marvelous online art world!! xxxxxx

  • MKWhite

    MKWhite

    Thanks for the update. I know I’m probably not the only one who wants to know but I’ll ask to see if I can get an answer. What was the ratio of revenue to artist on this site for the first year and half?

  • joan warburton

    joan warburton

    Give it another few months and you’ll be the number one art site on the internet. You do an outstanding job. Thank you!

  • Mark Ramstead

    Mark Ramstead

    Yes RedBubble has matured, and it may stand out because of the ages of those who submit here. I like the adult artist atmosphere and hope it remains that way. There is nothing quite like it elsewhere. Kudos

  • Shaun Johnston

    Shaun Johnston

    Great work guys. Keep it powering on.

  • WayoftheWarrior

    WayoftheWarrior

    If not for this site I most likley would have stopped posting any of my work on the net. The acceptance of all art is so refreshing and the lack of pitty drama just makes it even better. Honestly I have began to enjoy creating art and photgraphing again because of this site and the wonderful people here. Thank you.

  • flower68

    flower68

    A bunch of positive stuff has come my way since I joined Red Bubble.I participated in my first exhibition through being on this site.I’ve met some fantastic people and been exposed to some great opportunities and some brilliant art.yay Red Bubble!

  • Mike Emmett

    Mike Emmett

    Martin said:
    What I am trying to get at is that everybody feels they have a right to participate in it

    Understood… I like that RB is a pivot point for many casual art consumers, inspiring the observer into becoming the artist.

  • MrJoop

    MrJoop

    Been here quite some time now. Redbubble helps me focus. It has, for quite some time now, the first place where I want to show and tell.
    Jo (retired primary school teacher)

  • Janis Zroback

    Janis Zroback

    RedBubble is outstanding as a site for artists.. I have all but abandoned the many other sites where I am listed…I have become involved in several splinter projects, which I would have never been able to do elsewhere, and I am having the time of my life…keep up the good work.

  • Graham Ettridge

    Graham Ettridge

    .....and thank you for providing us with such a wonderful medium to show our work.

  • atomikboy

    atomikboy

    I find Redbubble much more Integrative and Inclusive…...congratulations!!!

  • eon  .

    eon .

    Life on eARTh Gets better daily. Thanks to those who make it happen.

  • ozlat

    ozlat

    wooooooooooooohooooooooooooo

  • Gabriel Popa

    Gabriel Popa

    I’m new here , but all I can say about RB is positive. I like here I can cover the entire diversity of visual experience from graphics to photography. First impression ,when I left myshutterspace ,and I subscribed here was RB it is more user friendly and about excessive silly censorship ,restrictions, rules and regulations, here just don’t exist.The artists here are more complex, they are able to share writtings too wich is cute. This means they are more sensitive and they share intense and deep feelings .This is the mark of this site .When the world is full of commercial and consumers culture , there are people here who are able to have artistic impressions and feelings. Thats why I started to love this site .I’m sorry I have no time to explore the entire treasure wich is acumulated here.I didnt found any incovenient here and the atitude of people here is remarcable positive comparing with the site I left .There controling my comments even was nice(a group admin there was offenced cuz my comment was too nice!!! ? and was considered as a public offense to other members with much more important or nice photos….(no comment).Its true I over reacted maybe because I was very upset ,and from nice and gentle I atacked the intruders with hard words and I deleted all my groups and files after I spent there a lot energy and time .Was not a totally waste of time . I met very special people there , and I learned many things from experienced artists.I lost many nice friends because one stupid guy .Was a lesson to do not sacrifice nice people and blaim the entire site just for one ill will out of selfcontrol individual.Here I feel safe , I have no fear about my files , there is a good protection.RB has interesting features wich I didn’t saw on other sites, offerring support for all visual artists , both photographers and designers, this was a brilliant ideea.I’m a designer who ocasionally take photos in addition to my work. What could be interesting in the future is how the RB will extend the services .For example there are designers who are interested to sell vector graphics or multimedia , I’m sure they will improve the interface and make all the activity more dinamic and interactive.I have no clue who is the adminstrator here but they do a great work here.

  • Holly Werner

    Holly Werner

    Gratz love everything here.

  • Agnes McGuinness

    Agnes McGuinness

    Congratulations, RedBubble. I think we all feel valued here. And the superb work on show here just shows that your ethos does not devalue art. Being on RedBubble has made me want to be better at what I do. Thanks to the generosity and encouragement of the community.

  • gillsart

    gillsart

    I think Red Bubble is so successful is because it is so open and encouraging to every artist …Lateral thinking ..energetic and full of passion

  • Shanina Conway

    Shanina Conway

    Congrats RB team and Bubblers, that’s amazing growth in such a short time…not really that astonishing as RB is the best;)

  • George Lenz

    George Lenz

    Thx for your insight, and comments. I have been on this ride since Aug 07, and still enjoy it. You guys respond to our input, your support responses are superb and timely, and your concern for the artist, I believe, is your most important mission, and asset.

    We collectively make RB what it is. With your help our art becomes timeless. The quality of the products that come out of your production facilities is top notch, and I am proud to be part of this community. My wife says to me “every time I turn around, I see RB on your screen”. I’m guilty of being addicted to RB (lol)...alot of us are…I look forward to new product opportunities we’ll be able to offer our customers. For example Zazzle does offer many products, and ways to promote our art, like mugs, mouse pads, buttons and the like.

    Keep up the good work, and in no time RB will be number 1. Cheers. G.

  • Reese Forbes

    Reese Forbes

    I have been here only 2 weeks, but I am liking RB a lot already. Considered Art.com a long time ago and rejected it (DeviantArt does not sound like most of my images, but as I upload more people might disagree about that) to take a couple of web classes and set up my own site which I never got perfected (my own fault) and could not seem to link all I could provide to payment method. Now RB fulfills that for me.
    I also like the feedback and connection with other artists around the world – which surprised me as I never thought that would be something I was looking for.
    The only question in my mind is how to let the buyers of art become aware of RedBubble?

  • Roz McQuillan

    Roz McQuillan

    Congrats Red Bubble, and bubblers!!! It is a fantastic site, inspiring and user friendly. My question would be, how can we bring RB to the notice of the wider community Out There? cheers!

  • Kristina K

    Kristina K

    your number 1 in my book, and as long as you keep evolving and changing with the artist, because lets face it they do change, which is good, RB will take over the art world..
    Go RB…you have my vote of confidence.
    Thank you for all your hard work and to all the artist who are here as well, its a tribute to you as well.
    regards kristina

  • theBetty

    theBetty

    I have been here for a little under 2 month if not 1 month. I have always wanted to just paint and let someone else do the business side. POW. Here comes redbubble!! Just what I always wanted. I can put whatever price I want, and rb does all the rest. Groups, artwatch, favorites, many, many more interesting things. Great going!

  • Gabriel Popa

    Gabriel Popa

    How can we bring RB to the notice of the wider community ?All of us we can help with something. I started to promote RB using embeded code on my creativezone.ro homesite and anyone who wants to see my photography gallery is redirected here. I sell stock photos on Dreamstime and 123rf too, and I can spread the word in my artist comunity .I offer my full support for this site

  • lightpainting

    lightpainting

    I love you Redbubble

  • Australian  Photographers Alliance

    Australian Ph...

    Hi Martin.

    We are pleased to be partnered with RedBubble for our upcoming initatives. Looking ahead, we are determined to raise community awareness and funds for Australian charities.

    In being partnered with RedBubble, an avenue is provided in which we can hopefully assist those Australians who are less fortunate.

    We trust the RedBubble community can spread our journals far and wide, donate a few dollars to our projects, and support us in our endevours in any way possible.

    We wish the RedBubble community the very best.

    Australian Photographers Alliance

    Darren Stones
    Mark Ingram
    David Haviland
    Joe Mortelliti

  • murrstevens

    murrstevens

    Cheers for RB!

  • Aloramyst

    Aloramyst

    Congrats to the RedBubble team! You are doing awesome! In a very short time I foresee you being number one on your stats list, but know that you are already number one to all the people here! Traditional methods of retailing artwork may have worked well in the past, but it’s time for the artworld to get bubbletized! Thank you for all the opportunities you have managed to create here. Thank you to all fellow bubblers, it is a great place to come, share, and purchase from so many that I personally would not have had the opportunity to meet if it had not been for Redbubble! : )

  • Tom Godfrey

    Tom Godfrey

    Bubble on guys!

  • Anthony R. Plastino III

    Anthony R. Pla...

    RedBubble is the most awesome community site I’ve ever seen. I most appreciate the fact that there is essentially no advertisments – pop ups trying to sell me toothpaste, condo space, or cars. THANK YOU for not allowing that stuff in here…

    When the only place plain old folks could get exposure to any sort of artform was a museum, and maybe a school, then I can understand the hoity toity snobbish nose in the air attitudes that perhaps the aficionados are attempting to hold on to. But in my opinion, (ok , counts for little maybe) there are dozens if not hundreds of artists here that make Jackson Pollack’s work look like child’s play – Where would those artists be found if not in a community like RB? The world is a MUCH better place today :) Thanks RB for giving us all a place to learn, show, be exposed to, support, and be supported.

    Here’s to number ONE by Christmas :)

  • heroine

    heroine

    So what was the reaction from the art world??

  • Beth Mills

    Beth Mills

    Of course we are leading the world!!! GOOOOO RB!!! Yes, what is the reaction from the art world?
    I had a few problems up-loading some work on the week-end, but trusted you to fix it!! LOL :-)

  • Jim Phillips

    Jim Phillips

    I feel like I’ve gotten on the ground floor of what going to eventually be a skyscraper. I, for one, am ready for the ride.

  • Keith Reesor

    Keith Reesor

    I love this site.

  • Jaclynn Burns

    Jaclynn Burns

    this site renewed my love for art. being able to view works from so many talented and visionary people inspired and challenged me; since i’ve joined, i’ve been a creative machine! keep up the great work redbubblers! much love :)

  • pauito

    pauito

    Could not agree more with you.

  • Michelle Whennan

    Michelle Whennan

    RedBubble has become such an important part of my life. It has helped reopen my eyes so I can see the beauty of the world around me instead of just my own darkness. I am validated by peers I treasure and now have hopes and goals. RedBubble has ended up being about so much more than art – it has helped me find me again.

    I thank you

  • Shelley Heath

    Shelley Heath

    Redbubble rocks it is so many different things for different people. I love how it constantly evolves for the better. Keep up the great work.

  • Jason Moses

    Jason Moses

    “Peripheral” my arse. Good on all of us, I say.

  • Walter Colvin

    Walter Colvin

    Thank you Martin

  • rosepepper

    rosepepper

    Well done Red Bubble, thank you for having the vision in the first place to make it all possible. I see it as participating in a new social and cultural revolution and yes “a new wave”. Footing it is a thing of the past. The speed of cyber communication is the key, never before have so many artists worldwide had such immediate response and opportunity to speak so directly to each other.
    To Anthony above….Jackson Pollock incidentally was a maverick in his time, to dismiss the great artist as child’s play is to misunderstand him and the knowledge bank of art completely.

  • wiccanrider

    wiccanrider

    Thanks Martin, keep up the good work .

  • Rosalie Scanlon

    Rosalie Scanlon

    Most of my time on the computer is now spent with RedBubble, great site and wonderful Artists. Also very user friendly. Keep up the good work.

  • greeneyedlady

    greeneyedlady

    red bubble has changed my life, too….i would not be creating at the rate i am now creating if i didn’t have the support and encouragement of everyone here, as well as a place to put it all!! finding red bubble has caused my creative impulse to kick in to overdrive, and i am so grateful for the opportunity….thanks so much, we may grinch a little bit from time to time but please know most of us really love and appreciate you for all you do to make red bubble great!!

  • Helene Kippert

    Helene Kippert

    Congrats martin – it’s well deserved and I’m sure you’ll be number 1 before too long!

  • Alison Jane Rice

    Alison Jane Rice

    RedBubble has been a superb catalyst for my own creative impulse and every delicious artist here contributing to global inspiration!

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    Congratulations to RB staff and members! This is a wonderful progressive community and a haven for the creative! Keep up the good work!

  • kewzoo

    kewzoo

    Here’s to the future of Red Bubble. May it keep bubbling forever. I love seeing what art is out there everyday.

  • Troy Dodds

    Troy Dodds

    It is great to be apart of history. To be involved in a movement, that at the time did not feel as a movement or a fad but rather a outlet to express ones artistic views and to be rewarded with a wealth of feedback from others who are just as excited to show their creations!
    Thanks RedBubble for giving us artist an outlet to show, sell and critique our creations!!

  • Adam de la Mare

    Adam de la Mare

    Tomorrow the WORLD!!

    I used to think about sex every 15 seconds until I found RB…...now I think about CREATIVE sex every 15 seconds!

  • LittleHelen

    LittleHelen

    (•)(•)

    Get naked and paint!

  • Al Bourassa

    Al Bourassa

    You ROCK!!

  • Rowan

    Rowan

    get naked and make fractals doesn’t have the same ring to it :-(

  • Cathie Tranent

    Cathie Tranentcommunity host

    Amazing guys …

    I don’t imagine you could have expected #3 after such a short time! Congratulations, onwards and upwards!!

  • Dreamcoat

    Dreamcoat

    Much better than what deviant art offers. I like the general layout and many many many options RedBubble has… Keep up the great work, team.

  • GloriaDK

    GloriaDK

    Near the end of the list again I am, but yes, I open my mouth and my friends hear redbubble, I tell them I don’t understand people buying t.shirts or art in other places when they have their choice of redbubble and worldwide professional artists. And quality well you guys are doing a good job and we will help at our end. Maybe we could hire a red balloon and float it around here in Brisbane. Thanks Martin

  • Pat Moore

    Pat Moore

    Red Bubble and the artist here have realy helped me in my art and the presentation of my art, the work on this site is magnificent, I am very proud to be part of such a group and glad we are moveing upward to better things, good work RB. Pat

  • JaredJames

    JaredJames

    REDBUBBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Arlene Zapata

    Arlene Zapata

    Well said with great vision too!

  • Nancy Chambers

    Nancy Chambers

    WooHoo. Very well said.

  • Soxy Fleming!

    Soxy Fleming!

    a great place, ever changing, fast moving….the little family has its moments, but brings out good things in people all the time. A bit concerning – this accidental attack??? will we find out any more about this?

  • Neophytos

    Neophytos

    All Bubbles are rising higher and higher, especially the RED ones , NICE !!!

  • Ann Morgan

    Ann Morgan

    I have felt mostly positive about Rbub, and still in awe of how short the amount of time it has members totaling 50,000 or so? Is that right??? But by far I am inspired by the artists and challenged to do my best.
    I humbly thank you for redbubble. It’s fun!!!!

  • jumpy

    jumpy

    Redbubble can be a steeping stone to greater art achievements, or just a cool place to hangout with creative people, or just a place to sell and promote, or look at pretty things… its up to each and every one of us, its like a PICK YOUR OWN ADVENTURE story for artists and art lovers

  • adgray

    adgray

    B R A V O!! RB :O) Jo Martin all of you just rock big time – this site is the saviour of many a trapped creative soul! XX ♥ XX
    But are you telling me there are other artists sites ?? Who needs them? !!!
    Of course we are in the top 3! Did anyone really doubt that?
    but .... [sorry I really don’t want to sound deflatists but there’s always a but :O)] ....
    PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE can us writers be next and have a product to sell?
    Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeezzze XXXXXXX ♥ XXXXXXX
    Look If you give me a Tee with a redbubble and a whole stack of red discs with the site addy on it I will letter box them! I will stand on the corner of Flinders St station then Southern cross station then Central station then Parliament station and hand them out to all the poor tired creatively suppressed and disheartened commuters !!!
    Actually send me a bunch this week cos on the weekend I’m going to a real life writers workshop and I’ll spread the word …. but they’ll just be more writers salivating for a publication product like I am :O)
    Dang it if I had the official business cards and the AOK from you guys I would source out an agent to represent us! Heck I’ll source out how I can become the agent and start pushing publisher’s door bells for us! Geee I wish my cousin still ran his printing business! Perhaps he has a mate who still does ….. Can I have the advertising material and the AOK
    ?? Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeze? :O)
    But I’m not going to be a pain in the butt about it!
    I love this bubble I’m totally addicted and I cant wait to sit down and write [NB length of comment :O)] Yet it would be really nice to be published – just once even :O)
    Chookas guys XX♥XX

  • MIKALOW

    MIKALOW

    Love the Bubble

  • Crowmanic

    Crowmanic

    Google analytics whatever? seemed to have run amok with uploads and refreshes …

  • David Barneda

    David Barneda

    It’s a great site. Thank you!

  • Keith Richardson

    Keith Richardson

    I remember a few years ago, when Google was just starting, talking about it and promoting it to my computing students, who laughed behind hands-across-mouths thinking the silly old bugger has lost it again! Well, look where Google is now. And why did it prosper so much? – it gave us what we wanted!
    RedBubble, as long as you continue to give the artistic community (producers and consumers) what they want, you too will prosper and grow. I guarantee that!

    Now, I know that you at RedBubble respond wonderfully well to all of our requests, however there is one thing that regularly drives me mad, because it seems to be so inefficient, and would be so good if you could fix it up please.
    I am referring to the groups one wants to associate an upload with. Mine are all hopelessly out of any logical order, so I slowly work my way through them each time. Some groups require us to take some items off, so that we can put others in, and the process is so time-consuming. What I want to be able to do is rearrange the groups I belong to. So, could this improvement please be given high priority?
    Thanks again for doing such a wonderful job, RedBubble.
    Regards, Keith

  • Kathie Nichols

    Kathie Nichols

    So proud to be a member of Red Bubble, Just love it here! :)

  • KimberlyNic

    KimberlyNic

    I agree RedBubble is an art Movement, allowing us to share our skills and develope new ideas, inspirations from all angles and a point of sale Exhibition as well!
    Red Bubble is the most addictive site i have ever come across!

  • jennyfnf

    jennyfnf

    Thankyou Martin for such a positive, forward looking and friendly Site. I joined last week and immediately was in contact with like minded people of amazing Artistry who make time to be helpful. The Art work in here is stunning. DA is not my style but RB certainly is on my wavelength . I haven’t started offering my work for sale yet as my confidence wanes when I see such magnificent work from others, but hopefully through time I will .

  • Melanie  Dooley

    Melanie Dooley

    I can see why RB has grown so quickly – the community spirit is what makes it unique and special.

    I would like to see a resource repository like they have on DA – where people can put their stock images, brushes, textures etc for all to share and use.

  • udonchow

    udonchow

    I LOVE REDBUBBLE!!!

  • Pat Lucas

    Pat Lucas

    RB has helped me tremendously, thank you so much, I love this place

  • Paul Thompson Photography

    Paul Thompson ...

    Red bubble is fantastic, as someone who also uploads to stock agency Alamy I find this much more fun and addictive, whereas Alamy is a chore by comparison. Keep it up

  • Carisma

    Carisma

    I came on board 7 months ago; it was with great trepidation as I was comparing my amateurish work to the stratospheric high quality I was seeing here….I was made welcome, I was encouraged to experiment to participate….I was explained and taught things it would have taken me years to learn on my own (or great amount of cash I do not have). Bubblers have given me the confidence to go and try to sell (succesfully!) my work in my country.

    Being a tour guide here in S.Africa I am in contact with a lot of tourists with a passion for photography – I always give them the RB web address to please try ! And tell them how much RB has done for and my passion!

    Thank you RB for changing my world for the better!

    XXXCarisma
    RB can be proud of the spirit of co-operation they have generated and

  • naturelover

    naturelover

    I have had nothing but support and encouragement from RB and made so many ‘friends’ there isn’t another site I would want to be part of – RB does me nicely—Thankyou!!! NL x

  • Jacqueline  Murphy

    Jacqueline Mu...

    A red bubble hot air balloon sounds cool.

    redbubble is one of the best websites that I’ve ever found since 2000, when I got my first modern computer. It’s community, art, user friendly, safe for both images and people and the management do a really great job.
    I tend to paste the html links on the odd website I post in – found in ‘my bubble’.

  • Mugsy

    Mugsy

    Congratulations, Martin and the team!....well deserved! The effort you put in has paid off!

  • berndt2

    berndt2

    Aw, yeah…. Viva La Bubble!

  • Sue Wickham

    Sue Wickham

    I’d like to add my congratulations to Martin and everyone involved in RB. as well, my inspiration and desire to improve, would not be anywhere near as advanced without RB and the great people on this site. Someone told me the other day that RB was an addiction to me, “without a doubt” I replied, “and I look forward to having it for many years to come.”

  • hcroft

    hcroft

    I love Red Bubble but dont underestimate yourselves – your quality of the goods and the ease of use of the website and the apparent ease of how to contact you all makes up for something that will work. Try the artistsweb.co.uk and you will see how superior you are to that site. By the way I only trialled it to see what was what – very loyal to Red Bubble and always will be. Not to mention the friends I have made and I am meeting up with in two weeks to see in the person – so how good is that

  • Sean Farragher

    Sean Farragher

    fantastic site

  • Ilunia Felczer

    Ilunia Felczer

    RB will be #1 soonnnn!!!!!!!!!!

  • aroha

    aroha

    Wahoooo!! 3rd largest site?! That is amazing!! Bloody well done! I love RB I have met so many lovely people and have received so much encouragement and help – long may it continue :))

  • Dawnsky2

    Dawnsky2

    REDBUBBLE ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

  • marlaakajake

    marlaakajake

    I’m doing the wave…It feels great!

  • solareclips~Julie  Alexander

    solareclips~Ju...

    Redbubble is the most amazing community!!! There are so many talented artists here, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the hard work that you do!!!! All your efforts are so much appreciated!!!

  • Deborah Milligan

    Deborah Milligan

    I have grown to adore redbubble since joining earlier in the year. Visually the site is clean and clear and beautiful. There is nothing extraneous that distracts from the art. The community is great and that side of it has given me so much more than I expected when I started. Congratulations.

  • marcusjohn

    marcusjohn

    So well written Martin.. It is a privilege to be part of this site and be able to spread the word on a daily basis.. Yep awesome ;)

  • nine6sevenfour

    nine6sevenfour

    This site is awesome… glad to be apart of it!

  • Jeffrey Hamilton

    Jeffrey Hamilton

    It seems always that I come to these releases after reams of commentry. Nevertheless, I will echo the general sentiment, and congratulate u and the operational bods behind RB. I found DeviantArt less than satisfying: and I pay for a subscription there! well I was. the interaction here amongst Bubblers is so strong and (generally) supportive, it not only encourages one to put up one’s best efforts, but also to be experimental, to “have a go!” to put yourself on the line. and that has to be a good thing. I’m enjoying being a part of the “next wave”. Actually meant to jump on sooner! But things happen at their appointed time. The time is now.

  • BuddyH

    BuddyH

    Well said! I just replied to the support guys after I had a little bitch fit over some catfighting and classifying, and in both this , and the e-mail from support, you hit the nail on the head!

  • Gregory John O'Flaherty

    Gregory John O...

    Soon to take over the world…........Well maybe soon to b e Number one art site. I love it and am glad I found it. It has given more heaps of inspiration…

    Any chance of removing the ban on me posting new works to any group. I promise to be good. Wish I knew who I upset. I just want to be as happy as Larry. The same as everyone does…... Please remove the ban !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can I star a petition ??

  • Glenn Alderson

    Glenn Alderson

    Its great to be a part of this RB experiance :)

  • nexus7

    nexus7

    If it gets away from the snobbery and exclusivity of galleries, then it has to be good.

  • Denis Dalby

    Denis Dalby

    Red Bubble is playing it’s part in de-mystifying art and it shows that anyone with a creative gene in their body can contribute. I haven’t sold a thing yet, but who cares: I can share and it means so much to me just to have that opportunity.

  • lacitrouille

    lacitrouille

    Hear, hear!

  • debsphotos

    debsphotos

    Excellent site….well worthy of its position!!! Great work guys!!!! Love it…*-)

  • nadeem

    nadeem

    I like it

  • Deanna Roberts Think in Pictures

    Deanna Roberts...

    Great stuff Red Bubblers. Fab to be part of something so successful.

  • PPPhotoArt

    PPPhotoArt

    that is totally awesome, and i think well deserved and coming so far so fast certainly tells you that you are doing a fine job on this site, the artists are so diverse and absolutely fantastic and they all seem to be very genuine which is what we all need, i have certainly enjoyed my time here and i think i am growing as a photographer, for which i truly thank you.
    excellent news.
    Patricia

  • EnVee

    EnVee

    I havent been here long and i have noticed the growth here, not only in the amount of users but also in the quality of art in many medias :) I for one think the red is a rose :)

  • coppertrees

    coppertrees

    Thank you for all the work and updates

  • David Meacham

    David Meacham

    I agree your point re the ‘art world’ being patronising about this site and others – I’d go further and use the word dismissive.
    I usually ask how many visitors they have to their galleries in a week – that sorts them.
    Keep up the good work

  • Anne Staub

    Anne Staub

    This is it :

    “The challenge of RedBubble is that we declare everyone has the right to participate in the creation and purchase of art. This can only enrich the totality of the art and creativity in the world.”

  • WOLF

    WOLF

    WELL DONE 3PLACE ON THE WEB IS GREAT WE WILL GO TO THE TOP !!!!!!!!

  • louise

    louise

    Sooo many people….it must be goood….
    Thank you Martin and the Team…for making it happen….

  • Lazarita Betancourt

    Lazarita Betan...

    Yes, I love RB but Can someone tell me when I upload a T-Shirt as a jpg RGB the site tells me that I can’t. I don’t understand. Also why is it that in my profile it only says send cubanacan22 a bubble mail but says nothing about adding me to your watch list?

  • jadegreenimage

    jadegreenimage

    Cubanaca22 – T Shirt designs need to be in .png format I think, not .jpg

  • jadegreenimage

    jadegreenimage

    oops sorry missed an “n” from your name

  • Terry Marter

    Terry Marter

    YES YES YES to all of the above! Well done to all involved. So much gob-smackingly fine work to view. I find it both humbling and inspirational.

  • bonniemonahan

    bonniemonahan

    Thank you, Your team is making this site for all to prosper.
    Take care, Bonnie

  • TLCGraphics

    TLCGraphics

    Proud member here too – adding her congratulations to the RB Team!

    I promote the Art (and artists) here at RB every chance I can. I use a ‘printing’ site here in the States (vista) for business cards for my clients …. and once you place and order you are forever getting FREE offers!

    So what better information to put on FREE – Business cards, Post Cards, Magnets, etc RebBubble.com of course!!

    Keep up the good work

    (and I second the idea of showing which ‘groups’ each piece of art is currently ‘shown’ in to make it easier to remove older works and replace them with new offerings. The ‘code’ for compiling this info is already in place since the ‘public’ view page shows which group the piece is in …. just add that code as an additional line on the ‘art’ page for the artists – along with views, comments and sales.)

    On to #1

  • C J Lewis

    C J Lewis

    It is wonderful that RB has come so far in such a short time and there truly are some wonderful, fun, inspirational and energetic art works on RB…number 3 now…number 1 very soon :) Thanks to all the wonderful staff at RB for such great work for all.

  • valzart

    valzart

    Absolutely adore RedBubble..but it’s so addictive..can’t tear myself away to get into the studio to paint lol!! Thx you guyz ;} Val hugzz love ‘n laughter to you all

  • David Roman

    David Roman

    I have Been a photographer for over 20 years and RB has opened my mind and art like nothing I have been involved with in my entire career!
    Its a tremendous way to learn from others art and meet people who give you the encouragement to continue when you have doubt about what your doing.
    Its been a wonderful addition to my life.

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