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• Are you a vector fiend?
  by Natalie Perkins

  I have just been browsing “Coudal Partn…

  I have just been browsing Coudal Partners’ Layer Tennis. Matches consist of a ten volley round of vector tennis between two graphic artists. It got me to thinking – sure, none of us is a Veerle Peters or an Armin Vit (yet) but why don’t we give it a crack? Guidelines (you know what pirates say about guidelines) Players must use illustrator Matches take place with two players Each match consists of ten rounds Each volley must use an element from the previous player’s volley (unless it is the first volley, where the first player to volley gets to “set the scene”) All volleys must use original work (no stock photos or vectors) Players must wear those tennis socks with a bobble at the heel Questions / Are you up for it? Do you have any ideas where we could host this marvellous (yet friendly) competition? How long should each artist get for a “volley”? Do you think Coudal Partners would sue us for using the term “Layer Tennis”? Can you think up a better name? / How about this for five minute’s work? It’s nerdy, makes me giggle and illustrates the idea of the “volleying” involved without ripping off the original title!

• Where are the painters, illustrators and graphic artists?
  by Natalie Perkins

  I’ve been keeping a close eye on the featured and popular pages on Red Bubble, and wondering where all the painters, illustrators and gra…

  I’ve been keeping a close eye on the featured and popular pages on Red Bubble, and wondering where all the painters, illustrators and graphic artists are?! There are some AMAZING artists working in these media on the site, but it just seems like they’re all being lost in the system. I have nothing against photography or the photographers, but it’d be nice to see a more even spread. So – do your bit! Upload your best painting, illustrative or graphic pieces Seek out painted and illustrated works Comment, fave and watch! The popular algorithm is a closely guarded Red Bubble secret, however I’m sure doing the above things can help boost painting and illustration on this site. I know we can all help bring attention to the amazing artists on this site who deserve to have a little light shone on them! I will go through my own watch list and select and feature artists who I think deserve to be a little more popular. I have sent in my request to have an Illustration group on RB, and Kathleen emailed me back a few days later and said that many people had requested the same thing and that they were nutting out a plan for launching such a group. I really can’t wait, I do think a group dedicated to illustrators might be the shot in the arm needed for illustrative artists. If you’re with me, let me know!! Spread the word! (I have submitted this to a few groups, please let me know if this is appropriate – because I think it is, and highly beneficial to us all!!)

• TED696 Project - please vote for me!!!
  by BigFatRobot

  I’ve been madly thumping away in my vector shop of late. The latest little creation is this horned beauty … !http://www.bigfatrobot….

  I’ve been madly thumping away in my vector shop of late. The latest little creation is this horned beauty … I whipped it up for the Tooheys TED696 competition. They are about to launch their new 696 ml long neck, and they want artists to create an arty paper bag for it. If you get a chance, all you need do is go to the “Gallery” section, slide the little green slider to “I’m digging it” and hit “Submit vote”. You don’t even have to register. They’ve commissioned one of my favourite artists, Shepard Fairey (of OBEY Giant fame), so in the unlikely event it wins, I will be in very good company indeed.

• Animation reel and stuff
  by FireRabbit

  Hi How have you all been? I have a new animation reel! Please have a look when you have a moment: SHOWREEL....

  Hi How have you all been? I have a new animation reel! Please have a look when you have a moment: SHOWREEL All Flash Animations for people I have worked for and a few of my own personal works. Work has picked up again so I dont get much time to draw my own stuff, hoping to have time again soon. So many things have been happening this year and January hasn’t even ended yet. Praying that a lot of good changes come soon. I do hope that everyone is well and enjoying the start of the year :)

• The Geisha Tea Party (Detail)
  by thickblackoutline

  Hi Kids, As this …

  Hi Kids, As this is such an epic piece, and took me a few weeks to complete, I thought I’d put a bit of an explanation about it here. It’s all almost like a bit of a “best of TBO” with all your fav Geishas at a Tea Party, along the lines of the Original Tea Party I’ve redone 7 geishas for this, which are, (in no particular order): Osaka Nights / Yakuza Babe / Bloody Mary (my fav) / Phoenix / Frosti / Marymary (The Gardener) / Tea Geisha (“remixed” a few times now, she was half done in the first place) / Enjoy Kids!! (phew) Go back to The Geisha Tea Party Much Love, /

• Earl is cooler!
  by thickblackoutline

  Hi Kids!! We know I get a bit excited about my work and tend to post it before I consider all the options of cool ™! So originall…

  Hi Kids!! We know I get a bit excited about my work and tend to post it before I consider all the options of cool ™! So originally we had this, he looks nice, very cool work indeed! But then i thought YES he should be grey…... / and then i thought sure, but lets do that thing so the cup is whatever the colour of the tea is, i like that trick… i had it so the saucer changed too, but we were losing too much detail with the dark vs the light tees. Check him out here – Earl was rather roboty to begin with! / / ... and what the nose is now was going to be the mouth – ahh so many ways you could do this!! too much fun! Someone is chatty tonight! ;) Much Love, /

• A Monster Competition!
  by thickblackoutline

  Hi Vector Kids, ...

  Hi Vector Kids, We thought it was about time we organised a little competition for the Vector Goodness Lounge ... we would like you to design a Vector Goodness Monster Mascot for the group. The competition doesn’t officially start until the 31st of March but we thought we’d give you advance notice so you can get to work on your monsters. Guidelines: Designs should be submitted in t-shirt format – any colour, any style. Submit your work to the group between the 31st March and 14th of April 2008 One entry per person No entries after the 14th Voting will commence on the 15th of April in the forums (we’ll set up a thread) and end on the 28th of March. Vote for as many designs as you like but only once per design. If there’s a tie then TBO and Nat will make the final decision. tag your work “VGMM” (in capitals) / First Prize: Your t-shirt Your design as group avatar (oh the glory) Your monster used in our ‘group badge’ design / (see jumpy’s profile for an example of the japanfluence badge) A “thickblackoutline vector goodness mystery prize pack” A feature spot on the Blog / Second Prize: A ““thickblackoutline vector goodness mystery prize pack” A feature spot on the Blog We can’t wait to see the Lounge overrun with monsters on the 31st so get designing! Much Love,

• For Lovers Of ....
  by jemimalovesbigted

  Radiohead and gorgeous vector animation – you must CLICK HERE Do it, do it …

  Radiohead and gorgeous vector animation – you must CLICK HERE Do it, do it now, what are you waiting for!

• Vector Goodness Lounge Competition Winner!!
  by thickblackoutline

  Hi Kids!! We have a winnah!!! I’m so pleased to announce that the new vector goodness monster mascot is…. !http://images-3.red…

  Hi Kids!! We have a winnah!!! I’m so pleased to announce that the new vector goodness monster mascot is…. Congraulations Japu!! :) :) It came down to a tie(!!), with Japu and flamingrhino having 11 votes, so we had to make an executive decision. A big thank you to everyone who entered, and everyone who voted! :) :) Much Love, / TBO and Nat

• My Interview With Rubyred!
  by yanmos

  “Creativity” talks with Rubyred! / ...

  “Creativity” talks with Rubyred! / How does being a creative person and pursuing your creativity affect other aspects of your life? / As well as being a creative person by nature, I’m employed to be creative. I work as Head of Graphic Design for an international publishing and events company. I’ve worked as a graphic designer for over fifteen years and as most arty types would tell you, you can go through periods where you feel drained of any sense of creativity and end up just going through the motions. I was going through one of those periods when I stumbled upon RedBubble. Joining and participating in the Bubble community has given me back the enthusiasm for design and creativity. I have renewed energy at work and my projects are benefiting because of it. In terms of other aspects of my life, I’ve started to see a wider picture. I’ll look at global issues in more detail than before, to see if I can represent graphically a particular issue whether it’s oil, war or the Beijing Olympics for example. I like to involve my two young children with art projects as a way of them expressing themselves. Kids can have a lot of distractions these days and being able to sit down with them ‘sticking and making’ gives me and them, a lot of pleasure. It’s a cliché but the simplest things are often the best and that often applies to design. Tell us about one person or moment that has made your time on redbubble particularly special or meaningful / I find it hard to point at one person, or even one moment. But, when I uploaded one of my earliest and currently most popular t-shirts to RedBubble (Winds Of Change), the response was fantastic. The comments I received really lifted me and gave me a needed confidence boost. The fact that you can reach a huge audience of like minded people through one website is amazing and I thank everybody who spares the time to view, comment, favourite and purchase my work. Show & tell us about five works on redbubble that have moved or inspired you / In no particular order, here goes: / Environmental Footprint by nofrillsart. / / I could pick many pieces from Glen’s folio, in fact, I often check his pages before I start work on a new piece because a few times recently I’ve come up with a great idea only to discover Glen was there long before me. He has a very sharp creative mind that is well worth checking out. / Binalong Avenue by Danny. / I discovered this when Cathie Tranent listed it as one of her 5 favourite pieces in her interview. It’s a very moving piece of writing. / The Geisha Tea Party by thickblackoutline. / / An epic piece of illustration greatness, the details just keep coming and coming. / Clepsydra by Yanmos. / / I know it’s one of yours Yannis, but I do like people who have a strong consistent style, and you certainly have that. / Oil Kills by Frank Stillitano. / / A great piece of bold, powerful and meaningful graphic design – just what I like! I could have listed so many more, apologies to everyone I missed. The quality of most of the artists and work on this site continues to impress and inspire me. Thanks to RedBubble for providing the vehicle and long may the journey continue. Thank you very much Roger for your time! / Jo O’Brien ’s idea Mission Share The Love

• The Vector Group
  by thickblackoutline

  Calling all the kids who are serious about their vector! Instead of sending all these bMails out, I’m inviting all you Vector Kings an…

  Calling all the kids who are serious about their vector! Instead of sending all these bMails out, I’m inviting all you Vector Kings and Queens right now, get on over to the Vector Goodness Lounge! Join together with your fellow illustrator, and unite as one, step up on The Bub, and let your vector shine!! Be sure to read the rules, and keep your Filters locked in the car with the windows up! The estranged brother of Photoshop, GIMP, is totally acceptable

• New tshirt for Oly XA lovers
  by wojtekk

  Hey people! Check it out. http://www.redbubble.com/people/wojtekk/clothing/1429591-1-i-believe-in-xa Show the world that you kick b…

  Hey people! Check it out. http://www.redbubble.com/people/wojtekk/clothing/1429591-1-i-believe-in-xa Show the world that you kick balls :D Enjoy! :D

• In the Flesh: Calendars
  by thickblackoutline

  Today I received the other Calendar I put together, to the one I spoke about here...

  Today I received the other Calendar I put together, to the one I spoke about here This one I’ve called simply “Vector” and is just a bit of a general selection of the TBO goodness. / Cover / Jan / June / Nov I will politely mention that they’re just a smidge on the dark side – my keen TBO eyes notice these things. Yet, all ticks in the superb boxes for everything else!! :) Would love to see the artist’s name on the front, and the title of the Calendar just quietly. Much Love and Love Ya Bub, /

• Let's get Launched!
  by thickblackoutline

  Hi Kids! It’s with great pleasure that I officially tell you all, there’s a Vector Goodness blog! !http://www.thickblackoutline.com…

  Hi Kids! It’s with great pleasure that I officially tell you all, there’s a Vector Goodness blog! click the image / I have set this blog up to promote YOU. If you have a website, blog, flickr or want to promote your RB profile, anything Vector Goodness related of YOURS; please prepare an jpg thats no bigger than 222×50 px. Similar to the image above (in size and purpose) I want you all to have a place on this blog. / Send me all the details about it on bMail, and I will put it up. Those of you who are on the thickblackoutline blog are already there :) You will notice there’s a widget to the Art section of the Group, feel free to use this on your blogs, etc. Also a The Tee Feed, looking nice there thanks RB ;) So what will this blog be about…... its about YOU, and all the cool vector goodness you do! You will notice that the first post is an image from Jumpy at the Kid9 Show in Sydney! / Photos like this are fantastic (and acceptable), but this blog will be mostly of works on RB, so if you DON’T want to have your work posted on this blog, let me know. Each post will have a link back to your purchase page on the Bub. Also, I officially welcome Natalie as a co-moderator of this group! :) We have already been in deep discussions about future plans for this group, so please stay tuned to the forums! :) I’m about to pimp out the About page too, so keep your eye on that. It will have the details in this bmail about the blog, etc. Much Love and Goodness, /

• Monster Mascot Competition Starts Today!
  by thickblackoutline

  Hi Vector Kids, Today is the official s…

  Hi Vector Kids, Today is the official start of the Vector Goodness Monster Mascot Competition. Start submitting your monsters today and they’ll be added to the gallery in the forums. Don’t forget to tag your work “VGMM” in capitals or it won’t be included in the gallery! No need to worry about voting yet. A voting thread will be opened on the 15th of April and we’ll send a bubblemail to remind you. Here are the competition rules (and prize details) again: Guidelines: Designs should be submitted in t-shirt format – any colour, any style. Submit your work to the group between the 31st March and 14th of April 2008 One entry per person Existing monster designs will be accepted. Just make sure they’re tagged. No entries after the 14th Voting will commence on the 15th of April in the forums (we’ll set up a thread) and end on the 28th of April. Vote for as many designs as you like but only once per design. If there’s a tie then TBO and Nat will make the final decision. tag your work “VGMM” (in capitals) / First Prize: Your t-shirt Your design as group avatar (oh the glory) Your monster used in our ‘group badge’ design / (see jumpy’s profile for an example of the japanfluence badge) A “thickblackoutline vector goodness mystery prize pack” A feature spot on the Blog / Second Prize: A “thickblackoutline vector goodness mystery prize pack” A feature spot on the Blog Don’t forget to support your fellow Vector Goodness Lounge members by checking out their designs and commenting if you see something you really like. We can’t wait to see your monsters take over the lounge so start designing! Much Love,

• PING PONG: kookyRabbit colaboration
  by kookylane

  HIYAH! Figured i should share the responsibility in writing journals with FireRabbit, s…

  HIYAH! Figured i should share the responsibility in writing journals with FireRabbit, so here goes; Kookylane and FireRabbit is doing a collaboration, where we keep passing the ball to the other everytime we finished an artwork (yes a bit like a tennis match, but we decided to call it ping pong just because it sounds funnier). We started with 1 image titled lookout! that i made, and so far there has been 5 images. Not sure how far we would take it, but we are about to find out ;-P Click here to see all the images

• Smoother than a cup of coffee: Posters
  by thickblackoutline

  If you have not bought a poster yet – I highly recommend that you do!! These posters make all your Vector Excellence sing a song of swee…

  If you have not bought a poster yet – I highly recommend that you do!! These posters make all your Vector Excellence sing a song of sweet delights! / Here we have Oriental Coffee and The Lion Tamer in the brew of A2! Kids, the quality of these is truly something so delicious, so smooth, so rich, so creamy. Reward your senses today! Much love and dreamy matte finishes, /

• Shameless pleading time ...
  by BigFatRobot

  The good, and stylish folk, at Threadless have accepted my Tiki Time submission...

  The good, and stylish folk, at Threadless have accepted my Tiki Time submission for their competition. If you have a spare moment could you please pop over there and press the highest number you can see :)

• ThickBlackOutline exposed
  by jumpy

  It’s true, the talented miss ThickBlackOutline has been exposed on the new look Lightsounds website lightsounds.com...

  It’s true, the talented miss ThickBlackOutline has been exposed on the new look Lightsounds website lightsounds.com TBO’s beautifully created ‘Osaka Nights’ illustration captures the visual excitement and technical equipment that Lightsounds is all about… a match made in heaven. If you want to expose yourself and you have any work that you think would make Lightsounds.com more visually exciting then drop me a line here at Redbubble. Lightsounds is Australia’s largest entertainment lighting and audio shop. With 1000’s of high quality audio and lighting products from entry level products through to high end professional applications. Whether you’re a mobile working DJ, a band wanting some stage lighting, hiring a jukebox, upgrading your PA or setting up a home studio, whatever, Lightsounds has you covered. Jumpy

• Thank you, Erinmagoc!
  by frozenfa

  Thank you, Erinmagoc for buying Julian The Conductor...

  Thank you, Erinmagoc for buying Julian The Conductor Tee!! Thank you so so much, Hope you’ll get the tee soon~ =D / / Julian as a conductor is also available as a… /

• Vector Goodness Lounge
  by thickblackoutline

  Hi Kids, Those of you who got my bMail this morning regarding my group Vector Goodness Lounge ma…

  Hi Kids, Those of you who got my bMail this morning regarding my group Vector Goodness Lounge may be interested to learn I have posted the mini interview questions already, and will be picking the next interview soon! Here is a copy of what is in my forums here – - ............................................................................. / As answered by thickblackoutline: / ............................................................................. / What programs do you use for the Vector Goodness? / Illustrator CS2 Who or What inspires your work? / A lot of artists on The Bub inspire me, and I’m noticing a great lot of vector art on Flickr lately. Grafitti art, and pin ups from the 50s are such a great source of inspiration for my work, I like to put my own twist on a lot of it. I love the work of Speakerdog, and Studio Mikmik, and anyone who loves lots of colour, clean lines, and those who don’t messy up their work with effects and filters and the like. What inspires your colour? Do you like to make your own pallets or use some of the existing ones (like in Illustrator) or is it just what comes naturally? / I like to use a particular pallet of my own creation each time, but its always to have a bit of colour candy for the eye to look at to give it a break now and then. Sometimes i feel like I forget colours, after looking at the for so long, its good to have something to look at like a paint chart or a cmyk colour book, just to give the eye a break…. and remember purple. Do you like to stick to a theme? / Japan/Geishas are my theme usually, they all have the same symbolism behind them, and are all the same person. Sometimes what I do can be quite deep, vs what a piece might be on face value Any tips for other artists vector goodness within? / Practice, practice, and use those layers – a tip i need to take more notice of myself! / ............................................................................. Much thanks to dendoo for this suggestion once again. Interview coming your way I think :) Much Love, /

• Upon this Ponderous Evening...
  by thickblackoutline

  I pose to you kids, will there ever be a time, when I can walk into an art gallery, and see Vector Artwork filling its walls? As I wan…

  I pose to you kids, will there ever be a time, when I can walk into an art gallery, and see Vector Artwork filling its walls? As I wander through my groups Japanflunce and the Vector Goodness Lounge I cannot help but think, with all this awesome Vector Art with its ever so talented artists – is it only for the computer screen, and not for the gallery wall, enticing the public in its doors? If there was such a gallery, where would it be? What would be the ultimate space? Much Love, /

• Comp
  by Ben Vernel

  Going to enter the photoshop competition. Here is a sneak peek of my work in progress: !http://tn3-2.deviantart.com/fs18/300W/i/2007/2…

  Going to enter the photoshop competition. Here is a sneak peek of my work in progress: I have no expectations as to any success, but I like the motivation a competition has given me.

• On the facebook!
  by oksancia

  Hello guys! :) I’ve been traveling with my family for the last couple of days… Now I’m more or less back in the game ;) Hope to make…

  Hello guys! :) I’ve been traveling with my family for the last couple of days… Now I’m more or less back in the game ;) Hope to make some new illustrations and designs very soon. The last news: following the example of Karin Taylor (check out her page here) I’ve created a facebook page with my vector illustrations gallery (now it is rather small but will be getting bigger soon). So I would be really excited if you visit me on Facebook and moreover if you become a fan and drop me a line ;) / Hopefully see you there!!!! hugs, / Oksancia