We’ve been bouncing around an idea to raise the profile of interesting artists and members, help writers get some spending money, and bui…
We’ve been bouncing around an idea to raise the profile of interesting artists and members, help writers get some spending money, and build awareness for RedBubble: How about people write articles about other RedBubble members or collaborations? RedBubble could select the very best, and pay the writer in return for letting the articles be published on the PR newswires So, let’s talk specifics and see if there’s any interest: / 1. Write a newspaper-style human interest article of 500 words or less, about a member, collaboration, or activity on RedBubble. Contact the person(s) directly to get their input and make sure they’re OK with it. / 2. Post your article in your journal. Add tags relating to the content, and also tag it with rbnews / 3. I’ll periodically search for articles tagged with rbnews and select some for broader distribution via PRWeb or similar services / 4. If we decide to use your article, we’ll give you $150 in RedBubble credit by emailing you a checkout code. Not a perfect system, but hopefully a reasonable start. Any interest?
I just read a very insightful journal entry...
I just read a very insightful journal entry by DanielMartin about “Writing and making things that come from the heart that maybe no body will like or things that lots of people will enjoy which is cheap and crappy but earns you more money?” I wanted to write him a comment and found that I had more to say about it than I originally thought (and I hope this is helpful to all). Thank you, Daniel, for such a thought invoking query! Here is my response: I find that writing form the heart means “being true to one’s heart” and, thus, true to one’s self. There are a lot of artists out there who create only for profit because money makes the world go round. And, sometimes, rightly so. I know and have lived through and seen the cost of “Bohemian lifestyles” and what a toll it takes on one’s life and the lives of those who care about them in order for one to be “All about the art” and live and breathe “Only art from the heart” (shoot, I am living that life right now at this moment…and it is bittersweet). I have battled with this concept as well and will admit that I have thought about just giving in and producing what will make the most money. But, I haven’t…yet. I have always just produced what I liked and hoped others would like it too. I too have felt that some pieces were unpopular and that popular pieces are those that “sell out” because the artist/author is pandering to the masses and not being true to their own voice. But, maybe some of those creatives aren’t always “selling out”; maybe, they have just figured out the formula and have solved a very simple/complex equation. Lately, I have been trying to find a certain place in my work: producing what I like and what is from the heart and, at the same time, making it what people want (and by “want”, I mean “buy”). I am slowly beginning to learn that what people want is actually to buy something from someone who believes so much so in their own work that others have no alternative but to see it as if it has come from their own hearts as well, and thus want to buy it. What people want is passion – passion for the creation process, passion for the sales process, and passion for the way the piece speaks to the world (or what it says about that world). A photo is just a photo, a poem is just a poem, a graphic is just a graphic, until someone (meaning us creatives) shapes and molds it, and gives it meaning and purpose. Every piece we produce should evoke some sort of human emotion (other than boredom). If a piece makes someone happy…or sad…or enraged…or inspired…or ready to fight for a cause…or…you get the point… Then, we have done our jobs as creatives. It is when we get no response that we have failed (this does not literally mean “no response in our comments sections”, but rather if the piece evoked no inner response from the viewer/reader). This is why it is so important for us creatives to offer constructive feedback and honest responses to our fellow creative comrades. To comment on someone’s work with “Excellent” or “Wow” or “Lovely” (you get the idea), might actually do us all more harm than good. Think about it. These words are filler words. I, myself, have been guilty of using them from time to time when in a rush. But they are just adjectives and they do nothing to show the workings of the inner self. Some of the best comments a creative can receive (and, I am sure most of you can attest to this) are those that give some insight into how the piece affected the viewer. For example, these are some comments I have received which exemplify my point. I first must say, that I appreciate ANY and ALL comments on my work, even constructive criticisms. These are not necessarily my most favorite comments (though some of them very well may be), however, I randomly selected them because I feel they illustrate my above point and are very good examples: “I love it to death!!!!” from Anne van Alkemade on Snail Mail Project – Page 1 “I love the romance of this composition” from Michael J Armijo on Faerie Dust “Just love the extreme fright one feels when looking at this image and reading the narrative.” from ltruskett on HE Waits “The stuff nightmares are made of.” from Paul Compton on No Escape “It looks so lonely!” from Sarah Moore on Little Tree ”...the thought of murdering Barry Manilow has surely occurred to others besides me hasn’t it?” from deliriousgirl on This One’s For You “I will never stop laughing.Thanks for the boost.” from MIKERUSSELL on Sitting Now, I did not mean to leave anyone out, so please do not be offended if your comment is not shown here as an example. There are just so many comments and these just popped up at me as ones that would help to make my point. If you notice, they all share a common thread: they let the creator of the piece know how their pieced affected that particular viewer. And, for an artist/writer, knowing how a piece affects another human being is worth its weight in gold. So, take this into consideration the next time you leave someone comments. I know I will try to. I am not saying to not leave the standard “Awesome” or “Excellent”, but maybe follow that up with a few words about how the piece made you feel or react. It only takes another few seconds from your busy life, but gives a world of knowledge to the person for whom you are leaving the comment. Ask yourself: How did this piece make me feel/react? Is the comment telling/showing how this piece made me feel/react? Am I leaving this particular comment because I have nothing else to say about it? Is my comment truly constructive? How will this comment help the creator of the piece? Am I being honest? Or, am I using filler to hide the fact that the piece caused an emotion in me that I think is not too positive (i.e. scared, afraid, creeped out, angry, enraged, turned off, sick to your stomach, etc.). [If this is the case, you can always send a private message to the creator of the piece letting them know how you feel. Remember, there is always a way to express a negative emotion in a positive way.] So, why did I go off on this tangent about leaving comments? Because, your simple act of leaving a comment can help that artist/writer to discover what it is about their work that makes others tick. Is their work inspirational? Does it scare the viewer? Is it shocking? Does it induce fond memories? Does it convey the original emotions/feelings the artist originally intended on delivering? How are we supposed to know these things unless we tell each other? And, most of us here are creative types, so why not use each other as tools? After all, one of the best tools of our trade is feedback. And, as artists and writers, we can take that feedback and learn to solve that ever popular equation: What we love + What they want = Art that does not fail What I mean by “art that does not fail”, is art that is both from the heart & soul and that also touches the hearts and souls of others. Creative pieces should accomplish both of those tasks. And keep in mind If a few people think a piece is boring or it evokes no inner response…choc it up to a difference in taste If A LOT of people (especially people whose opinions you highly value) think it is boring or that it evokes no inner response…try looking at your work from outside your own box and getting honest, helpful criticisms (and appreciate those criticisms, which so many of us tend NOT to do). If you’re piece evokes less-positive responses, ask yourself if that was your intent. Did you mean for the piece to scare people? Were they supposed to get grossed out, or offended, or angered? If the piece upset someone or caused them to loathe what you created. Ask yourself “why?” Because, if that was the intent of your piece…then a job well done! Re-examine your work often and update it (especially if it has had no response). First recognize how that work makes you feel/react and then ask people if it does the same for them; if not, re-examine it and try again. Ask yourself if your piece contains personal reflections that no other person, except those involved, would “get”? If so, try to re-imagine the piece so that anyone, anywhere, and at anytime can be involved with your piece and understand its meaning and relevance. Read/view other works of art and keep in mind what others are saying about those pieces. Remember, the best writers are readers; the best artists are connoisseurs. Remember that you should be the biggest fan of your work. If you don’t love it, then how can you expect others to? If you are not “moved” by it, then how are others expected to be? And, remember, we artists and writers cannot please everyone. So, don’t even try. Just please yourself…umm…that came out bad…I mean…just know that if you build it, they will come…okay, so I went from smut to cheese, but you get the point! Artists. Writers. Photographers. Illustrators. Poets. Sculpturers. Designers. Architects. Songwriters. Graphic Artists. Webmasters. Screenwriters. Painters. Chefs. Sketchers. Filmmakers. Assemblers. Decorators. Bakers. Playwrights. Crafters. Creators. And, “Smiths” of all kinds… The equation is OURS to solve. Anybody got a calculator? © Copyright Brian Jaime and bchrsidesigns, 2008. All Rights Reserved. Note: I am posting this to ALL of my groups as it is about art/writing in general and I hope all of my fellow creative comrades will be inspired by it. Cheers! ~ b.chris
I would like to share the writing by John Scott on my work with RB members. / I asked a big favor to John whether he could write something…
I would like to share the writing by John Scott on my work with RB members. / I asked a big favor to John whether he could write something about my work. / John galdly accepted to write it for my coming exhibition. I feel very honored to have John’s fantastic writing. Thanks John Scott! Exhibition-The whisper of Trees Artist-Min Woo Bang Anyone familiar with Min’s work will instantly recognize his pieces from the onset. Those who are new to his work will familiarize with them quite quickly. By contrast they will not forget them easily. / Min’s limited palette of moody, sombre tones, textural groundwork and a healthy mix of intuitive application, draws the viewer to another space instantly. This space, like an old meditation cushion, transports the viewer to remote feelings, akin to deep meditative states, some feelings only available to seasoned practitioners. East or west, the results are the same. Space, mood, power, sanctity, serenity and danger, all of these aspects are evocative of a deeper primordial urge that lies within each soul, prompting hermetically sealed questions of themselves. These urges are profound, sometimes subtle and vast, begging the bigger questions of “why are we here?” “where did we come from?” and “where are we going?”. On viewing Min’s work, definable culture is immediately transcended, amalgamating our common ground of human emotion. Mountain vistas unfolding then enfolding within themselves, reflecting the powerful elements of mother earth in all her majestic power. Cloud formations enact out primordial tantric dances around coruscating peaks that emerge like enlightened flashes of inspiration. Mists that obfuscate hidden nooks and crannies, again, reflect our inner subtle mind, enticing us to take a risk and search for hidden pearls. Little caves are discovered, veiled like allegorical secrets hidden deep within our innermost complicated worlds. / Mountains have always been mysterious places of power, and yes, completely sacred. Pilgrims from all races may spend months, even years slowly prostrating toward, circumnavigating or climbing mountains, for just one inner pearl. Many have died trying, again reflecting our weaknesses as well as our strengths. Sprinkled throughout history, literal and mythological mountains have been at the center of many universes. Like a psychic transference of this sacred symbol, Min’s art literally recreates the mystery from within his inner being, from feelings and memories. These imaginative memories remind us of what we need so much in a difficult world. Like a visual prophet, in the face of such overwhelming odds, Min’s work reminds us that we have to pay obeisance to the earth not the other way around. If we choose to “listen” to the immensity of the space in-between the sound, the rewards may be few, but well worth it. Min’s work does that for me. / In a world confronted by daily turmoil, unrest, swift change and uncertainty, Min’s latest works are changing and adapting to new challenges, and yet, like primal anchors, I feel safe and nurtured in these emotive, visual works. This Gnostic-like knowing that I’m connected to the earth through Min’s interpretations is comforting for me, as they talk directly to my hidden space. / New inner winds are guiding Min’s latest paintings; these new works now incorporate foreboding trees and forests, replete with an organic language of their own. There is still the familiar subjective colour palette giving an over-all poetic rhythm within and throughout Min’s entire visual history. The Bauhaus school of colour philosophy comes to mind here, as a well-trained visual artist eventually finds their own limited subjective colours to expand on complex theorems. The trademark colouring mentioned above, gives Min’s work immediate recognition of his current work, forming a bridge from his earlier works. / Mists appearing through small gaps entice the viewer to probe the unknown aspect of their own respective inner search. In a few works, powerful heat emanates in the distance, a coming state of human affairs? The element of fire begins to slowly creep into Min’s new works and our collective unconscious; Jung would have a field day with symbolism such as this. In some cases the viewer is enticed into the unknown, but not in a threatening way. Gaps appear like the abyss of the unknown, an unknown that one needs to cross to gain new insights and new tools for change, before again feeling safe in comfortable territory. These works invoke a non-threatening voyage of discovery in myself. These works are of a highly spiritual nature, in a world of new age remedies and age-old philosophies. / Mists veil outcomes, like allegorical texts, this visual sage scries into our future only to find unknown outcomes, urging each of us, just to be here, right now, not to push but just contemplate exactly where we are at. / The Hermit card in the major arcana of the Tarot comes to mind here as he emerges with his lamp to guide us through new inner terrain, contemplation, perhaps enlightenment itself? This mystery is held comfortably within Min’s philosophical grasp of his environment. Whether one resides in a complex city structure or a wilderness landscape, Min’s work creates a viable alternative to outer confusion and chaos, a meditative inner space. Min’s work creates a path for me, through time, space and temporal realities, a path that is elusive but ever present for the genuine searcher. John Scott website / Artist, Poet, and Philosopher. 2008
Some time later on… All of this will seem funny. / ...
Some time later on… All of this will seem funny. And I’ll write about it. But not right now You don’t even want to know what I did to that smoke detector thingy in the ceiling up there… / And I’m sure that at least one of those little boxes in the ceiling is a surveillance camera.
http://www.philadelphia33.org/ Jesus He called my name. For all who are Christian, those who…
http://www.philadelphia33.org/ Jesus He called my name. For all who are Christian, those who have been born again and received Jesus as lord and Saviour, there was a time when you heard Jesus Call your name. A time when you knew that The Lord loved you and wanted your heart. This is what I mean when I say He called my name. for those who have read my personal testimony, you will know that he called my name. When I was a chronic Alcoholic, gambler and one who practiced witchcraft. *. Due to the requests of friends I have met via Redbubble, I have decided to share with you, how the lord called me to serve him in Africa. A call to service. [As the Lord lives and is true and holy, I certify that what you are about to read is a true account of how Jesus called me into Missionary Service. This is still as fresh in my memory today as it was when this incredible event took place in my life] On Friday 26th August 1994, I was troubled in my spirit all day. I sat and watched Television and read a book, but yet I felt God wanted to speak to me, but I did not know what he wanted. So my wife said to me that I should just go to the park and pray. It was 6.05pm in the evening when I arrived at the park, and I parked my car and started to walk around the park. / I was walking and looking at the swans on the pond and praying at the same time. Then with not warning at all, I became aware that someone was walking close behind me. I did not look back, but knew someone was behind me. I continued walking along a narrow footpath and as I did I felt a person’s hand holding mine. There was no fear or indeed any desire to look to see who this was that was holding my right hand. / It was very strange looking back now to why I did not want to see who it was. This would have been anyone’s reaction at the time. I felt warm and at peace, not knowing that It was *Jesus who was the one actually holding my hand. I was Praying in the Spirit [speaking to God in the gift of tongues]. Then Jesus said my name, Trevor. It was the softness and Love in his voice that caused me to look and as I say my Masters face, I knew that It was him. He did not need to tell me it was Jesus. When Jesus comes to you my friend, you won’t need any introduction or explanation, for you will know it is the King of kings that has called your name. In an instant tears my friend flowed down my face, and I was crying like I have never cried before. My emotions were overwhelmed with sadness and sorrow, because his eyes were filled with tears also and he was quietly weeping. Here was my Jesus holding my hand and he was crying. I could not understand why I was not jubilant with Joy. His sorrow pierced my very fibre of my being. By now, I was transported away from all consciousness of being in the park on a bright summer evening and we were in a dark place. The Only way I can describe this pace is to use a well as an example. Imagine a deep round stone well, empty, and you are at the bottom of it. It is very round and very wide. So can hardly see the other side of it, and you can just make out the huge stones that form the round sides of it. It’s dark at the bottom and you cannot see any light, except the light that emanates from Jesus Garments. This is how it seemed at that point. As I Gazed into his face, he spoke these words to me. / “Trevor, My Son, I want to show you something, do not be afraid my son for I am with you”. There was a short silence as these words took hold of me. He gently squeezed my hand and began to walk forward in this dark place. As we went forward, he was still weeping, and I could hear voices in the distance and different kinds of noises, like doors opening and closing, and A smell that I had never experienced before. I was crying as the Passion and sorrow of Jesus seemed to flow into my heart. It was so hard to carry such sadness and I have never experienced this before or after. Then I began to see people at my left side and all were chained to the walls and terrible sores were all over them, and all were shouting things at Jesus. I could not make out what they were saying, but Jesus was crying and weeping. The smell was terrible and there were some that when they say him cried as well. As we went forward the light that was so white lit up the side and a little ahead. The place was so big and wide I could not see the other ends. Then he again spoke to me “Trevor my Son, Do not be afraid”. I was scared, but his words just melted away any fears I had. We then came to a place where I saw am Casket alone and as we walked pass, a man spoke and said “Jesus, Why have you let me come here?. Jesus with tears answered him and said “Judgement has been set”. Again the man shouted at him and started to explain to Jesus that he was a pastor and that all his life he served Jesus and Preached and give to those in need. Jesus said again to him, “Judgement has been set”. / / All the time Jesus was weeping and I was looking at Jesus all the time, and I never did see the man, but knew he was a man, because of his voice. Again the man pleaded with Jesus and told him many other good things he had done and as he was talking, Jesus raised his other hand and stopped the man from speaking. Then Jesus said to the man, “ I sent you warnings, I sent messengers to warn you and you did not repent, for the woman you slept with was not the wife I had given you, and you died in your sins, therefore Judgement has been set”. Jesus was very sad, and began to lead me further into this dark and cold place. Then we came to another place like a very large open place with walls so thick and wide and there were like empty prison cells all around. One cell stacked upon another and I could not see where they ended, and they were so high. Then Jesus knelt down on his knees and was now crying and I could feel his body shaking. All this time he was still holding my right hand. I stood beside him with tears flowing down my face and my heart was breaking with compassion and sadness for my Lovely Lord Jesus. I then knelt down beside him and wanted to hold him close, but I was so troubled to see My Lord cry like this. Then I asked him the only question I asked through all of this. “Lord, why are you crying, there is nobody here?. In what seemed like a long time we both cried and cried. Then still kneeling, Jesus looked deep into my eyes and said, / “This Place is prepared for all those who do not know my name”. / As I looked all around, I now could hear screams and fluttering wings and rustlings above our heads high above where we were. I saw in the darkness shadows of what I can only describe as winged demons, hellish beings flying about. Jesus was weeping so hard and as he stood up, I was still on my knees. He looked into my face and said to me “My Son, Go to Africa, to the villages and proclaim my name among the people, Go tell them who I am and that I love them, and I will be with you each step you take” Then Again suddenly, as if no time passed, I was back in the park. The first thing I became aware of was that I could not feel his hand in mine. I cried and begged him to come back again, and I remember saying Lord there is so much I want to ask you. The Holy Spirit then opened the eyes of my understanding and I realised that God had allowed me to have a vision where Jesus came and called my name. Where he had appeared to me and called me for service. I was deeply shaken and all they way back to my car, I was worshipping my lord in tongues [heavenly Language]. How I drove home, I do not know, and as I told my wife and we both just praised God and give thanks. I told my pastor the following day Saturday 27th August 1994, and the response are you sure it was Jesus. I was upset and few in the church the following day had any encouragement. So On Monday 27th August 1994 I went to my local travel agent and asked how much a ticket would be for Uganda. As a boy in School we had a visiting teacher from Uganda. I marvelled at the little round huts they lived in and the photographs she showed us was amazing. So I settled it that Uganda was the place God wanted me to go. The ticket was £530.00. I had no money so I sold my car. I was determined to get to where Jesus sent me and do what he told me to do. All this time and even now. I still see my Lord and the love in his beautiful eyes. Yes I still cry and know someday I will be with him forever. I Got the exact money from the sale of my car. It was then that the Church saw that I was committed to following my lords Commission. A Little money came in and I went to Africa on Saturday 24th September 1994. I arrived in a country where I knew nobody. I asked the taxi driver at Entebbe airport to take me to a Christian Guesthouse. He took me to marimba Guest house. That evening as I lay alone in my little room, a house girl knocked my door. She asked if I would like to attend a church. I was so happy. The following Day I who knew nobody was preaching to a Church of Over 2000 people. That evening I was speaking at Chief of Police Wedding anniversary, and in that audience were Government officials, and others. The following week I was given a small house to live in free of charge, a Vehicle and driver, and the mission to extreme poor and isolated villages was born. Since that time I have dedicated my whole life to Preaching the Gospel in remote areas of Africa, South India and have never had a salary. I have trusted and depended on God to meet my needs and that of my family. There have been and still are difficulties in rising the cost of Travel, But God always blesses me with Good people whom he has given a passion and heart to pray for these precious children and to sow financially into his work. This is how the Lord called me to service. I pray It will bless and inspire you. Thank you to all who have asked me how God called me to be a missionary without having a job to fund it. Isa 49:5 [COMMON ENGLISH BIBLE] Even before I was born, the LORD God chose me to serve him and to lead back the people So the LORD has honoured me and made me strong. Evangelist Trevor Irwin. Please visit Charity mission website by clicking link below. / http://www.philadelphia33.org/ Link to all my art: / http://www.redbubble.com/people/joshuatree1
_“It’s a curious subject that’s seldom discussed and surprisingly poorly understood. The idealists and the practical are at odds about …
“It’s a curious subject that’s seldom discussed and surprisingly poorly understood. The idealists and the practical are at odds about it, but it’s really neither good nor bad—it just is. I’m talking about “the look” in popular art. Art is a commodity joined at the hip to an artist’s name. That the name is recognized from the work is both its beauty and its curse. / Night-A Blaze of Glory Here’s one example out of thousands. Mark Rothko’s work is pretty well universally known. Anyone with a smattering of interest or knowledge can pick one out from across a crowded MOMA. Both curators and commoners use words like “soft-edged,” “repetitious,” “simple,” “ethereal,” and “consistent,” to describe Rothko’s work. That’s what people know about Rothko. On the other hand, figurative and exploratory work by him is hardly known and seldom collected. Rothko is not just a painting that looks like what a Rothko should look like, it’s a brand, and like the wealthy woman who needs a Louis Vuitton purse, well-endowed galleries feel the need to have a Mark Rothko. / Night Time in Baba’s Garden The condition isn’t limited to the herd-instinct of Public Galleries. That little gallery down highway 101 in Humptulips also plays a role in branding the look. Joe Schmaltz’s landscapes need to look like other Joe Schmaltz landscapes. Your local art-collecting orthodontist needs to have seen something like it before. It takes a mighty evolved orthodontist to seek out the more unusual Schmaltzes. Evolved orthodontists are as rare as perfectly straight teeth. / Chintz Night Whether they admit it or not, both the lofty curator and the modest collector see work as a product and have finite expectations for it. Going beyond those expectations upsets their understanding of the particular brand they’re looking at. So much for an artist’s versatility, varied skills, complex abilities and eternal exploration. Problems arise when one artist appropriates the look of another artist. If the look is simple to produce, and many looks are, multiple galleries can become glutted. Overproduction of a look leads to devaluation. Such is the circular nature of looks”..... The above is a direct quote from the pages of a newsletter by Robert Genn, one of Canada’s most accomplished painters, who is also well known internationally and who also runs The Painters Keys, an international listing site for artists…. / In the Summertime This is a subject that I have personally puzzled and pondered over for years…do I want an interesting life, or if I slog away and paint the same thing everyday of life, a possibly famous and lucrative one….I opted for interesting Janis… What do you think? Are you hoping to be the next Mark Rothko recognizable for a single style of work, or are you content with leading an interesting and varied life exploring all the styles and subject matter that the world offers the artist? I’m interested in your feedback on this topic….I think it’s a really important question for artists who are serious about making a living at their art.
Dear Janis, / / _These days artists are receiving emails like this: “We like to do business with you. We are skilled painters in Shenzhen…
Dear Janis, / / These days artists are receiving emails like this: “We like to do business with you. We are skilled painters in Shenzhen, China. There are lots of talent painters working together in our studio. We can paint oil painting at every grade of different style, our price and service are very competitive, you can make more money than before if you buy oil paintings directly from us. The FOB prices can be $7 per copy for 20” x 24” and $12 for 24” x 36”, if you are interested in, we can send some photos of our works to you, we also can paint exactly according to your any email pictures, it is very easy to do the international business now, looking forward to your reply.” / Mutsu Carnival As well as cheap copies of famous paintings for the world’s supermarkets, what these chaps have in mind is that you go golfing while they make your stuff—at less cost than you might normally pay for a couple of golf balls. They’d like you to think it’s the new reality of free trade. / The Group of Five / / I’ve seen a few fairly good copies of my own work, done without my permission. At first glance they look okay. At second glance the painters haven’t figured out the order I do things, and they’ve not rendered well the deviations and mannerisms that make my work somewhat distinctive. As clever as these guys are, they’ve not lived my struggles, and they’ve put in unpleasant struggles of their own. Can others see this? People tell me they can recognize my work from across the room. Many other painters can say the same. How sophisticated does a collector have to be to spot a phony? How greedy does a dealer have to get to sell one? How stupid do artists have to be to let themselves be cloned? / / / Jazz As many know, I’ve worked long and hard to thwart the Chinese copyists. A couple of years ago we managed to have replicas of more than 1200 Western painters removed from Eastern clone-sites. The various levels of governments were of no help in this fight. Direct email appeals to the decency of the cloners worked, if only temporarily. These are talented, well-trained painters. Our efforts brought to mind some of the great principles: Put the devil to work in your work. Fill it with private magic. Use techniques and processes that are yours alone and tough to master. Do things that others can’t. / / Best regards, / / Robert / / PS: “We can do good job for you and save you time.” (Chinese cloning website) / / In China, the word “copyright” currently means the right to copy. We need to help the Chinese understand that world citizenship means more than a fast buck-it means respect, honour and integrity. There are more than 10,000 clone-painters in Shenzhen-all of them poorly paid. Artists need to reply to these Chinese emails and let it be known that they do not want their work cloned under any circumstances. Chinese artists need to be encouraged to be their own artists. Many have seen this light and have achieved international acclaim at prices that do not perpetuate poverty in either art or ethics. The above is a copy of one my letters from Robert Genn, a well known and very successful Canadian painter, who provides an art listing site called The Painters Keys…he has given me permission to reprint his letters for you whenever I feel you’d be interested in the topic under discussion. / / I too have had a number of these emails, which means my work has now been cloned and is being sold as I write this, with not a penny sent to me..I tried to find them on the web, but the sites are so big [there are thousands and thousand of paintings] that I gave up. Janis Are you worried about your art being cloned, and have any of you received emails like the ones I’ve received? / Picture of a cloning factory at work...There are regular competitions held, with 100 or more painters all racing to see who can finish a copy of the same portrait or landscape the fastest. The quickest of the Dafen, Shenzhen artisans can complete up to 30 paintings a day. Over 10,000 Chinese painters occupy the city of Dafen, Shenzhen. Five million oil paintings a year are created here for foreign markets. P.S. According to Robert, one of the main sites is called Arch-World. / Andrew and I went to have a look right away. It turned out to be a big site that ‘represented’ more than 2800 artists, living and dead. These folks have been simply ‘lifting’ images from dealer and public gallery websites, and other online pages. They are offering them as giclees or photocopies in several sizes. You can fill up your shopping-cart for peanuts. Smaller sizes are 129 Yuan—379 for larger. That’s about US$16 and $46. They also frame and ship.
Be inspired Everyone has a local radio station. So get out there and bu…
Be inspired Everyone has a local radio station. So get out there and bug yours until they give you some air time. This absolutely made my day.
I AM SOOOOOO HONORED.. AND EXCITED.. / I HAVE PUT MY WORK (POETRY AND SHORT STORY) IN GROUPS FOREVER.. AND NEVER NEVER HAVE BEEN RECOGNIZ…
I AM SOOOOOO HONORED.. AND EXCITED.. / I HAVE PUT MY WORK (POETRY AND SHORT STORY) IN GROUPS FOREVER.. AND NEVER NEVER HAVE BEEN RECOGNIZED.. / SO THIS IS SO ‘OFF THE HOOK’ WONDERFUL I CAN’T QUITE SAY .. BUT I FEEL SO GOOD! THANKS YOU TO SALLY OMAR AND KEITH R. WILLIAMS THE PIECE IS …A LIFETIME MANTRA WOW AGAIN.. I FEEL SO GOOD…:=D
Heres a poem for my friend Linaji painting. / Shes quite a creative lady with a lot of fire and a lot of talent. / Check out her lovely an…
Heres a poem for my friend Linaji painting. / Shes quite a creative lady with a lot of fire and a lot of talent. / Check out her lovely and creative works here:!linaji! “Elevator to nowhere” I got trapped one night in a lift in down town Manhattan. / There before my very eyes was a fine young thing! / I looked at her an closed my eyes an said this can’t be real. / For there across to my delight was this thing that came from heaven. / 6ft tall and built like a goddess there before my eyes! / She stood there in her party clothes looking like a star. / Breast so strong no bra on like she was 16. / And there as if she was undressed in a maxi mini. / I looked down at her lovely legs both of them smooth like marble. / Climbing out of that mini making my mind dizzy. / An skin so fine like a baby’s behind not one spot on it. / An there on her lovely feet shoes that came from Monolo Blahnik. / I looked back up at her lovely face with lips that looked like pillows. / An best of all she had a smile that shook my very soul. / I felt a stir down to my feet its been years since that has happened. / I put my hands into my pocket and thought I had a rocket. / I closed my eyes an asked myself who’s playing with my mind? / An then she spoke and said to me these words I’ll not forget. / I see ya looking at me pop I think your much to old. / One ride on me and you’ll drop dead I think that you’ll agree. / So take your time I know your type enjoy all that you see. / An if you take a step towards me I’ll launch that little rocket !
_If these walls could speak / they would tell you of tears / and sad midnight skies / They would tell you of whispers / and whimpers and wond…
If these walls could speak / they would tell you of tears / and sad midnight skies / They would tell you of whispers / and whimpers and wondering why’s… (read more from Cathrinedp..)
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I’m thrilled to announce that this image has been featured in this group. So many of you felt that I should do something with my writing! Well thanks for saying that and this is the first step! I need to also say that this image was also featured in “Made In Digital” / How cool to have the same image featured on the same day in two different groups! Wow!
Hello Bubblefriends! I’ve been away from Redbubble for quite some time due to the projects I’m handling right now… I do hope to find…
Hello Bubblefriends! I’ve been away from Redbubble for quite some time due to the projects I’m handling right now… I do hope to find more time to update my profile with new work and to comment on all the wonderful artworks on RB more often. I wanted to share an exciting news with you all! Vectortuts website published my tutorial / How to Create a Vector Illustration and Prepare it for Micro-Stock Sale. / It is my first tutorial ever, so I am very excited about this exposure and the possibility / to share my knowledge and skills with lots of creative people! If you are starting your career as vector illustrator on micro-stock websites and want to learn some techniques then this tutorial is for you!
After a not so good day – I just saw that I’ve been featured on the Home Page / (my first ever Home Page Feature) ! Thank You to the…
After a not so good day – I just saw that I’ve been featured on the Home Page / (my first ever Home Page Feature) ! Thank You to the wonderful hosts for the features and to all you great RB people for the votes! Floral Emblem of Tasmania was featured on the Home Page Wreck of the Carpentaria Light Ship Won the Rustic Challenge Your Most Rustic Submission to the Rustic Group Ruins of a Huon Pine Barge featured in the Top 10 of Rusty Crusty and Falling to Bits Challenge Nautical relics Sailing the Coral Sea featured in Nature’s Macro Canvas Banksia Plagiocarpa featured in Protaceae Family Meet Michael Mitchell featured in Image and Writing Wreck of the Carpentaria Light Ship featured in Old and Rusty Captives featured in You’re Accepted Wooden Windmill featured in the Scavenger Hunt Telopea speciosissima – Waratah featured in Protaceae Family Sphere within Sphere featured in Globes Spheres and Curves Really appreciated! / Marilyn xo
The Australian Travel Photography and Writing group cordial…
The Australian Travel Photography and Writing group cordially invites RedBubble members who have an interest in Australian travel photography to actively participate in seeking and providing critique to fellow members. RedBubble is an evolving website which encourages its members to submit their best works, and in saying that, our group wishes to encourage members to actively engage in critiquing one another’s works. The Australian Travel Photography and Writing group has an extensive forum structure in place, and also a dedicated area where group members can seek and give critique. http://www.redbubble.com/groups/australian-travel-photography-and-writing/forums Lo-resolution images can be embedded into forum posts and a brief description outlining the intent of the image can be supplied by its maker. Providing a clear description of intent can assist those who wish to provide a critique. From that point, group members can give advice to the member by posting comments in a specific forum topic where others can view the commentary and learn. Of course, life is a two-way street, and regardless of experience and knowledge, any photographer can have an opinion to share, whether it be relating to composition, lighting, processing technique, etc. Photographers of all standards are constantly wishing to improve their craft, and share tips and advice with their peers. As a group consisting of members with a broad range of experience, I believe everyone has the innate ability to give some form of advice, an opinion, and encouragement. In essence, this approach is designed to inspire Australian Travel Photography and Writing group members to improve their photographic and critiquing skills, and to engage within the group. Are you keen to actively engage with RedBubble members who have a similar interest, share information which can be of benefit to group members, and nurture others to a point where they could deem you to be a mentor? Information relating to critiquing which may assist: How to critique a photo – eHow http://www.ehow.com/how_2030593_critique-a-photograph.html The Art of Image Critique – Travel Photographers Network / / http://www.travelphotographers.net/articles1003/je1003-2.html Darren Stones / Group host / Australian Travel Photography and Writing
*Below is a small sampling of titles from my posts today on Twitter (type Paintability…
Below is a small sampling of titles from my posts today on Twitter (type Paintability to find me) Tape Art.. new and innovative medium. ..read more.. Photo Gallery..Inside Artists Studios ..learn how other artists work..illustrated / / The Sketchbook Project tours major galleries in the USA …sign up for this innovative project…you will get your art into galleries…guaranteed…Learn more... Photographers..how to make the best Fine Art Prints …read more For those who are already following me…..if you miss seeing my posts the first time around, you can find them all on my profile page
12 years it has taken me to release this short story to the eyes of the public. I have had this short story sitting in private viewing f…
12 years it has taken me to release this short story to the eyes of the public. I have had this short story sitting in private viewing for the past three weeks waiting for the courage to put this one out there. Ushna and her fabulous group has given my humble short story voice and recognition. This is one of my most valued features. / Thank you. Voice has been in my life a central theme. When I was at University studying Masters in Adult Education, I studied Voice and its implications in Women Studies and Autobiography and Life Long Learning. I was interested in giving voice to women in my first Autobiography Two Voices Two Women, a dialogue between my mother and I. And in my second autobiography, My life of love, loss and learning a voice to my love of all the important men in my life from father to teacher to lover to mentor to muse. With Men Talk I wanted to do something quite different and write a short story not only through the voice and eyes of one man but two men. And I wanted to write through their voice about their women. This was an exciting challenge and I have always held this little story close to me and now after all these years have brought it out to the public. I have read much and studied the men’s movement and men’s perspective as much as I have studied women’s movements and perspectives. So I just want to thank my friends on RedBubble and Ushna for allowing me this wonderful platform to bring forward not only my poems that I am writing now but for also allowing me to share those pieces of my writing history that no one has ever seen before. With Love, Anthea
_Ever-elusive, the artist known as Sjem has been a valuable contributor to the Game of Kings proje…
Ever-elusive, the artist known as Sjem has been a valuable contributor to the Game of Kings project. Managing to pin him down and restrain him with the aid of a crack team of commandos, we recorded the following before he managed to overpower us and make good his escape… Can we have a few words about your good self? / I spend most of the working week being an architect. Redbubble is where I come to share all other things that leak out of my brain. I also wish I had the ability to grow facial hair. So that leads to the question how did you get involved with the project? / I think it was shortly after the London Calling Competition that I recieved a bmail from Master Sherry. It was an offer I couldn’t refuse, the scale of this collaboration is simply fantastic and the company I’m in is esteemed. It’s been a great experience in being able to give and receive feedback and comments from a pool of amazing talent. The place my work ended up is nowhere near where I would have predicted in the beginning. How do you personally think it is going and do you think it has potential? What an incredible ride this has been, and I suspect that ‘setting the board’ is just the beginning. Everyone in the team has produced incredible work and the diversity of styles is a testament both to Simon’s skilled selection of collaborators and the talent of the collaborators themselves. I’d love to see other people drawn in – a book or comic, followed by figurines and then a movie deal with Peter Jackson, early retirement, and then a 10 year reunion where we try to create a sequel but instead act like a bunch of spoilt divas and spend the rest of our lives bitching about each other. That could be fun I reckon. Do you want to flog some other projects you are involved in? / Not much in the project box at the moment to be honest. Sorry. We’ll be sure to find something to keep him busy …
First Place winner in Impressionism Cafe Challenge “Landscape in Winter” Winner of many challenges, and featured on the Home Page ...
First Place winner in Impressionism Cafe Challenge “Landscape in Winter” Winner of many challenges, and featured on the Home Page / Grateful Top Ten Winner in the Visual Texture Challenge “Texture of Materials“ / India 1 Top Ten Winner in Impressionism Cafe “Landscape in Springtime / On the Way to Somewhere Top Ten Winner in If It doesn’t Belong’s challenge “Homage to Let’s Pay Homage“ / Homage to Cezanne Featured in Imaginative Realism / Towards The Light 2 3rd feature in 2 days Featured in Journal Junkies / Challenge Winners and Top Ten Placements Featured in JPG Cast-Offs / There’s a Light in the Darkness Featured in Dimensions / Night..A Blaze of Glory Thanks so much to all who made these features and wins possible…I am deeply grateful Previous Wins...click HERE
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Five Features in Painters in Modern Times.. What a Thrill!! / Beatrice / Terracotta Morning / The Third Sorrow / The Potting Shed / The Centre of Your Soul Sold to Diette Henderson / / From Diette’s Garden Thank you so much to the moderators of PIMT and to Diette for the purchase…I am immensely pleased
I was sent this poem author unkown …...... a very emotional and poignant mail I hope you have the time to read this! —-—--...
I was sent this poem author unkown …...... a very emotional and poignant mail I hope you have the time to read this! —-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-——- / Daddy’s Poem Her hair was up in a pony tail, / Her favorite dress tied with a bow. / Today was Daddy’s Day at school, / And she couldn’t wait to go. But her mommy tried to tell her, / That she probably should stay home. / Why the kids might not understand, / If she went to school alone.. But she was not afraid; / She knew just what to say. / What to tell her classmates / Of why he wasn’t there today. But still her mother worried, / For her to face this day alone. / And that was why once again, / She tried to keep her daughter home. But the little girl went to school / Eager to tell them all. / About a dad she never sees / A dad who never calls. There were daddies along the wall in back, For / everyone to meet. / Children squirming impatiently, / Anxious in their seats One by one the teacher called / A student from the class. / To introduce their daddy, / As seconds slowly passed. At last the teacher called her name, / Every child turned to stare. / Each of them was searching, / A man who wasn’t there. ‘Where’s her daddy at?’ / She heard a boy call out. / ‘She probably doesn’t have one,’ / Another student dared to shout. And from somewhere near the back, / She heard a daddy say, / ‘Looks like another deadbeat dad, / Too busy to waste his day.’ The words did not offend her, / As she smiled up at her Mom. / And looked back at her teacher, / Who told her to go on. / And with hands behind her back, / Slowly she began to speak. / And out from the mouth of a child, / Came words incredibly unique. ‘My Daddy couldn’t be here, / Because he lives so far away. / But I know he wishes he could be, / Since this is such a special day. And though you cannot meet him, / I wanted you to know. / All about my daddy, / And how much he loves me so. He loved to tell me stories / He taught me to ride my bike. / He surprised me with pink roses, / And taught me to fly a kite. We used to share fudge sundaes, / And ice cream in a cone. / And though you cannot see him. / I’m not standing here alone. ‘Cause my daddy’s al ways with me, / Even though we are apart / I know because he told me, / He’ll forever be in my heart’ / With that, her little hand reached up, / And lay across her chest. / Feeling her own heartbeat, / Beneath her favorite dress. And from somewhere here in the crowd of dads, / Her mother stood in tears. / Proudly watching her daughter, / Who was wise beyond her years. For she stood up for the love / Of a man not in her life. / Doing what was best for her, / Doing what was right. And when she dropped her hand back down, / Staring straight into the crowd. / She finished with a voice so soft, / But its message clear and loud. ‘I love my daddy very much, / he’s my shining star. / And if he could, he’d be here, / But heaven’s just too far. You see he is a Brittish soldier / And died just this past year / When a roadside bomb hit his convoy / And taught Britians to fear. / But sometimes when I close my eyes, / it’s like he never went away.’ / And then she closed her eyes, / And saw him there that day. And to her mothers amazement, / She witnessed with surprise. / A room full of daddies and children, / All starting to close their eyes. Who knows what they saw before them, / Who knows what they felt inside. / Perhaps for merely a second, / They saw him at her side. ‘I know you’re with me Daddy,’ / To the silence she called out. / And what happened next made believers, / Of those once filled with doubt. Not one in that room could explain it, / For each of their eyes had been closed. / But there on the desk beside her, / Was a fragrant long-stemmed rose. And a child was blessed, if only for a moment, / By the love of her shining star. / And given the gift of believing, / That heaven is never too far.
Focus On Oz – Summer 2010 Welcome to the Australian Travel Photography and Writing group’s quarterly journal, _*Focus On Oz – Sum…
Focus On Oz – Summer 2010 Welcome to the Australian Travel Photography and Writing group’s quarterly journal, Focus On Oz – Summer 2010. There’s a new and exciting buzz within the group, and 2010 promises to see us enjoying new initiatives, challenges and competitions, promotion and marketing, and an increased level of participation by members. We’ve topped 584 members and envisage reaching 1200-1400 by the end of 2010. Contained in this edition is a wrap-up of the group’s activities during 2009, latest news, and what’s happening. Enjoy, and please leave your feedback. New hosting team With the group growing in membership and content, the need has arisen to appoint a team of hosts to administer the group and take it forward to the next level. Your new hosting team is: Darren Stones (originated group in Dec ‘08) Susan Adey Nerida Smith Leanne Nelson Joe Mortelliti Derek Byrne Darren Stones – “My Australian travel photography and writing is a culmination of various factors – some planned, some not so planned. At times, the critical photographic moment presents itself unexpectedly in front of my eyes. Years of professional photography and journalism studies, and actively undertaking and completing projects in the field, has delivered me to a point where I have a perception of knowing where to be and at what time.” Susan Adey – “I know no better way to showcase just why I love this country and its people than through images. To show it as I see it in all its glorious colours and beauty, its unique plants and wildlife, its ruggedness and its culture. I want to inspire people through my images and words to venture beyond their gate and explore this country and to fall in love with it like I have.” Nerida Smith – “I am never more at peace than when I am on the way to somewhere. Being a landscape addict I am drawn to the spectacular scenery of Australia’s National Parks and remote areas. It’s here that I can be found sleeping in the back of my car, trying to capture the light of the ‘golden hours’ and the essence of the place.” Leanne Nelson – “I think Australia is the best country in the world. I’m fortunate that I’m able to travel around it a bit with my family and see some of it first hand. Although fairly new to travel writing and photography, I see it as a fantastic avenue to share travel experiences; to inspire or be inspired to visit somewhere, to share a yarn or to capture a slice of Australia in a great photo.” Joe Mortelliti – “Photography coupled with 4wd travel is a passion and has taken Marion and I on the most wonderful adventures of discovering Australia. Camping on location, capturing natural features in magic light, the campfires, sharing a meal and chatting under a crisp sky of stars. This is my our idea of a “5 Star” facility, mind, Marion agrees so long as we fit in some traditional 5 Star nights.” Derek Byrne – “Living at one of Australia’s most popular tourist destinations – the Gold Coast – travel photography seems to fit naturally. I’ve always had an interest in photography and have enjoyed exploring Australia’s landscapes in books. I’ve watched too much landscape go by, driving from one location to the other without stopping. Most places I have lived and worked are tourism driven: Uluru (Yulara), Cairns and the Gold Coast. The backpack still calls to me, tempting me to pack up and travel.” / Group highlights of 2009 We have seen many highlights in the group during 2009, with the appointment of a group patron, members achieving success in print, making contact with the nation’s tourism minister, and assisting people in need. We’d like to share these special highlights with you: Greg Barton, Editor, Australian Traveller magazine appointed Group Patron Sascha Unger and Leanne Nelson published in Australian Traveller magazine Letter sent to The Hon Martin Ferguson AM, MP Tourism Minister Group charity initiative in aid of Aussie Helpers Group interview highlights of 2009 Darren Stones conducted a series of interviews throughout the year and as a result we’ve learnt a little more about some group members. Darren discovered: why Anne O’Connor stripped her clothes off; that Bev Woodman was given a Kodak Box Brownie camera when she was 10; why doctors called Joe Mortelliti the “Miracle Man”. Enjoy the interviews. Back from the brink – Joe Mortelliti Proud fifth generation Australian, Bev Woodman The bare essentials of Australian travel photography according to Anne O’Connor Travel photography highlights of 2009 With over 5000 Australian travel photographs in our art catalogue, it’s been a difficult task to highlight a few. We’ve looked through the group’s challenges that were conducted during 2009 and selected successful entries. Travel photography by: Sascha Unger Renee Hubbard Louise Fahy Matt Williams Janette Rodgers Jim Filmer William Bullimore Steve Sass / Travel writing highlights of 2009 We’ve had terrific travel writing submitted to the group during the year, and we’re looking forward to an influx in 2010. We’re encouraging members to write travel articles with accompanying photos and submit them to the group. Hone your craft and reach for the stars. Here’s some entertaining travel writing and photography we believe deserves special mention: Family Fun in Port Fairy by Leanne Nelson Sun, Sand, Surf, Sarongs…this is the life! by Sonia Ellem Illawarra Fly Tree Top Walk – Illawarra’s bird’s-eye view by Darren Stones Lamington National Park by John Vrieskolk Victoria’s Alpine Region by Jared Revell Kangaroo Island – South Australia’s best kept secret by Globalphotos A Day’s Walk to the Walls of Jerusalem National Park by Marilyn Harris The Hay River, Simpson Desert, Australia by Joe Mortelliti Experiencing the Wilds and Wildlife of East Gippsland by Cheryl Ridge The Money trail – Sailing Cairns to Gove by Lyn Higgs Post Cards of Newcastle – NSW Australia by Bev Woodman The Dirrinbandi Mail by Terry Everson Ross & Oatlands – two historic well preserved garrison towns of Tasmania by Anne O’Connor Will ye no come back again? by Rosalie Dale Journal highlights of 2009 The style of journals we’re accepting into the group are those which are relevant to the group’s genre. Journals which provide travel photography and writing advice are highly encouraged. We’s like to see more photographic essay style works in 2010, and believe the journal facility is an excellent tool for members to use. Here are some journal highlights of 2009: 5 tips for taking better travel photographs by Darren Stones Reflections on my first ‘Photographic’ Road Trip by felinemind The friendly folk of Candelo, New South Wales, Australia by Darren Stones A weekend in the Otways by Paul Moore Surfer girls by Lisa Kenny Wild Falcon stay awhile by Cheryl Ridge Anzac Day in Geelong 2009 by Lisa Kenny Group promotion and marketing To increase awareness of our group, we have a Facebook page and Twitter account. These two instruments are providing an exciting promotion and marketing avenue which may lead to us gaining more sponsors and members, and publishing opportunities. We trust group members will support these accounts and assist us by sharing these pages with family and friends. Group sponsors With the generous support of our sponsors during 2009, we’ve been able to give away prizes for group challenges conducted throughout the year. We’re also looking to run member competitions in 2010 as prizes are donated. We’d like to thank our sponsors who kindly donated prizes to the group in 2009: Darren Stones Nada Pantle RedBubble John Conway Anne O’Connor Kathy Thompson Tania Rose Australian Traveller magazine Joe Mortelliti and LifeStyle Furniture Richard Everist and BestShot! publications / Sponsors of the Australian Travel Photography and Writing group Greg Barton and Australian Traveller magazine Being affiliated with a travel magazine has resulted in the group achieving its major goal during 2009 – to see group members published in print. During the year, group host Darren Stones formally approached Greg Barton, Editor, Australian Traveller magazine with a proposal to gain sponsorship. Greg kindly offered to publish the winners of the Australian Traveller challenge we conducted, and thus the affiliation was cemented. The avenue exists for us to conduct a major group challenge whereby Greg may publish winners in the magazine. Greg was appointed Group Patron, and during 2009 he provided the group with fantastic travel writing advice. We extend our gratitude to Greg and Australian Traveller magazine for their generous support, sponsorship and prizes, and look forward to a developing relationship in 2010. / Australian Traveller magazine Editor Greg Barton talks about travel writing / .......Greg Barton….....................www.australiantraveller.com.................. Charity initiative Our 2009 group charity initiative in aid of Australian-based charity Aussie Helpers has been a resounding success. With 13 calendars and 30 music CD’s donated, the retail value of our donation to Aussie Helpers is approximately $830.00. RedBubble, via General Manager, Peter Styles, has supported this initiative and provided free shipping for all calendars and the shipping fee of the donated goods to Aussie Helpers. We thank RedBubble for their generous contribution and continued support of our group. We thank all members who have generously donated to this worthy cause: Tania Rose (30 music CD’s) Darren Stones Terry Everson Kristina K Marilyn Harris Di Jenkins Susan Adey Michaela Perryman Paula McManus Georgiegirl Nerida Smith Kathy Thompson Beth Wilson Bryan Freeman / RedBubble members who donated their own 2010 calendar to Aussie Helpers / Letter to Brian and Nerida Egan of Aussie Helpers Group forum We encourage all group members to become active in our group’s forums. There’s a comprehensive forum structure in place where you’re invited to share your advice and knowledge, plus encourage fellow group members. There’s travel photography and writing resources available, and state by state sub-forums chock full of information. We invite your to provide travel and tourism information and personal travel experiences. Australian Travel Photography and Writing group forum Critique and collaboration forum The critique and collaboration forum is designed to assist members in improving their travel photography and writing, whilst also providing an area for members to work on small, medium and large projects. Members are highly encouraged to post works for critique, whilst be willing to assist others. We’d like to foster an area where people share their knowledge and provide encouragement. Group projects will also be conducted within the forum for the first time in 2010, with four photographic essays aligned to the seasons to be undertaken by members who wish to participate. The aim is to inspire group members and to eventually have one or more of these projects published in full or a shortened version. / Australian Travel Photography and Writing group critique and collaboration forum What’s ahead in 2010 Monthly photography challenges Group YouTube video for marketing and promotion Major travel photography and travel writing challenges Four major group photography essay projects aligned to the seasons Annual charity initiative Interviews Group t-shirt What’s happening Australian Traveller magazine competition (ends Mon 14 Dec ‘09) Australia – Summer 2010 group photographic essay Australia – Summer 2010 Chat topic. Group photography essay discussion December, January and February photography challenges Photographs, journals and writing being featured Group promotion and marketing Season’s greetings As 2010 draws to a close, we wish group members a Merry Christmas and a safe and properous New Year. We look forward to your continued participation and support in 2010. Enjoy your Australian travel photography and writing folks. Best regards, Darren Stones, Susan Adey, Nerida Smith, Leanne Nelson, Joe Mortelliti and Derek Byrne. / Group Hosts / Australian Travel Photography and Writing
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FEATURES / In Live Love Dream / / It’s You Darling In Dimensions / / Tropical Fandango In Black Xmas / / The Bothy In 400 to 499 Viewings / / Transition Time Again In Live Love Dream / / Land and Sea In 400 to 499 Viewings / / Yesterday TOP TEN WINS 400 to 499 Viewings Group…Challenge.Vibrant and Vivid Colour / / Yesterday Food for Thought..challenge…December’s Avatar / / Ripe Cherries Impressionism Cafe…Challenge..Still Life..Fruit and Bowl / / Homage to Cezanne Thank you so much to the group moderators and to all those who voted to make these wins possible
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There are thousands of lil heroes who need our support. Please open your hearts wide to them today. With a little from all of us… we can change lives of the many children… / / I urge you to take a moment out of your bubbling day to visit this very special site. The sacrifices made in time of war viral through many channels in many ways. There are thousands of children who have lost a parent and are in need of loving support and kindness shown from all of us. They are the future. They are the building blocks to real change made in the years to come. Your generosity can be as much or as less as you are able to give. Anything at all will have a huge and positive impact on these lil heroes. It does not have to be Christmas or any unique day of the sort to give them our thoughts of care. You can help anytime.. all the time.. This is what the Christmas season is really all about.. Giving back-spread the love and true goodwill to man.. The families who live on suffer from our country’s greatest losses for the rest of their lives. The men & women who voluntarily serve our country without hesitation give us the most valuable gift every single hour of our days… Lets give them back a gift by aiding their families left behind and show our respect & deep appreciation for them all. I can only imagine how a child must feel inside when Mom or Dad does not come home and their lives have changed before their eyes in a heartbeat. Please… consider not purchasing another blue sweater or that extra box of chocolates (or the such) and send a heartfelt donation to some kind of organization that can spend it in another gift giving way. There are many organizations online and in your local communities.. For those who can not send any money but would like to send your support to the troops in another way this Christmas and every other day of the year.. This link will be very helpful to you. Thanks so much for taking the time to read this. God Bless the Children and God Bless the Troops! Lets link this everywhere we can.. all over the bubble.. Anywhere world! Spread the word for the sake of these children.. Artwork above by Ken Fortie More thoughts & imagery by Andy Mueller and others who might add to his page can be found Here
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