Work In Progress

A little behind the scenes action of me working on my artwork.

23 ACTIONS FOR BIG PROGRESS

Alyson B. Stanfield has compiled a great list for artists.


1. Date everything.
When you file something you have acted on, make a note on what you have done and don’t forget to date it. Ditto for dating your art. Memories fail so easily, and you want to be able to back up any claims with evidence.

2. Plan your day. 
Planning your day makes life go much more smoothly. Take the time either first thing in the morning or, as I prefer, the night before, to plan your day. Go over your entire schedule and visualize how smoothly it will all run. Write down the 3-5 things you must do between your errands and appointments.

3. Keep a journal. 
Capture your fleeting thoughts before they’re lost forever. Always carry a small notebook or recorder with you to record your brilliant moments. Journaling regularly about art, especially YOUR art, is one of the best exercises to prepare you for marketing. You need words to help you sell your art.
The Relatively Pain-Free Artist Statement helps you journal about your art. Read about it:
http://artbizcoach.com/consulting/statement.html

4. Stop apologizing for the little stuff. 
Constantly apologizing for little things calls attention to your mistakes and weaknesses. Think about your last few apologies. Were they necessary? Could you have recognized a mistake differently and played up your strength? Save your meaningful apologies for when you really need them—and you will.

5. Comment on at least five blogs each week. 
You’ll be amazed at the friends you can make by commenting on blogs. Not just with the owner of the blog, but with that blog’s visitors. Remember that you want to leave your virtual footprint all over the Internet. Leaving your links in those places makes you hot, hot, hot! (Don’t forget to comment on your own blog, too).

6. Back up your computer files. 
There’s nothing sexy about this action, but you’ll kick yourself if you neglect it. Add regular backup reminders to your calendar.

7. Update your mailing list. 
Whom did you meet in the last few weeks that you have failed to add to your mailing list? Take time to do that now. If you don’t have time to put them in your database, at least make a list and place the names in your Mailing List file folder to be added later. Never forget that your mailing list is your #1 asset for promoting your art.
I emphasize creating and building mailing lists in my Cultivate Collectors class: http://artbizcoach.com/cc.html

8. Give thanks. 
Being grateful for what you have is a sign to the universe that you can accept more into your life.

9. Make art.
Artists make art. They dream about art. They read and talk about art. For the professional artist, Art=Life. This is what you’re competing against. Set aside non-negotiable studio time. If you don’t take yourself seriously, no one else will.

10. Stay on top of your finances.
Ignoring your financial health doesn’t make it any better. Stay up to date with your bookkeeping and take responsibility for your future well-being.

WPA Artist Directory 2013-2014

Washington Project for the Arts

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

FINAL DEADLINE: October 12, 2012, 5:00pm

Register for the 2013 - 2014 Artist Directory

Published bi-annually, this four-color, 8½ x 5½ inch directory is the definitive listing of established and emerging contemporary artists throughout the Washington region. It is widely used by galleries, curators, art consultants, and art patrons. Copies are distributed to selected art critics and other members of the press, and to museums both within and outside of the region. The 2013 - 2014 Artist Directory will be published in the spring of 2013, and will be available for sale on the WPA website and at select area retail locations at the price of $9.95.

Each participating artist will be featured on a full page (8½ x ½ inches). The page will include the artist's name, a color digital image of their work, their studio address and phone number, email address, web address, categories to describe their work and studio practice, and their gallery affiliation.

All current WPA members are eligible for publication in the Artist Directory. There is an additional participation fee that includes a copy of the Artist Directory. The registration fee is $75. The final registration deadline is October 12, 2012. No submissions will be accepted after this date. 

Registration for the 2013 - 2014 Artist Directory will be handled exclusively through WPA's website.

Each participating artist can upload one image to be featured on their page. Images must be submitted as .eps or .tif files in CMYK format. They must be 300dpi and as close as possible to, but no smaller than 6 inches on the longest side. If you have any questions regarding the 2013 - 2014 Artist Directory or any issues with registration, please contact Christopher Cunetto, Membership Manager, at ccunetto@wpadc.org or 202-234-7103 x 2.

Free Inspired Magazine

Click to read the magazine!

Artist Network is offering a free preview of its inaugural issue of Inspired.

What originated as an idea to reward you-our loyal newsletter subscribers-with a compilation of some favorite creative exercises and inspirational stories in simple pdf format morphed over the following months into a dynamic, interactive, online magazine dedicated to helping you:

• nurture your creativity
• discover new forms of artistic expression
• develop strategies to make more art, more often.

In this premiere issue, you'll find tips from 12 top artists on painting skies, four simple sketchbook strategies guaranteed to get you over any fear of the blank page, plus a tour of five thriving art towns.

Click the links. Explore special bonus material. Play the embedded videos. Then share your favorite stories and products on Facebook and Twitter.

We make it fun and easy. 

Enjoy your free issue of Inspired now! 

Happy reading.
Kelly Kane and Anne Hevener

The WPA Projector

Washington Project for the Arts

The WPA is a great organization, that I highly recommend any emerging artist in the DMV to become a member of. Below is a sample of what the newsletters looks like.

After the break, you can read more about how the WPA are involved in quite a few things, including posting about shows (some of which you could be in), letting an artist know of various Call for Entries, as well as an offering of informative events.

Enjoy!
-Russ

Beautiful Decay Book Opportunity

 Beautiful Decay

Beautiful/Decay began as a humble, black and white, DIY photocopied ‘zine while founder Amir H. Fallah was just 16. Over time, the publication grew into a full color, internationally distributed magazine. Today, Beautiful/Decay takes the form of a limited edition, hand numbered, advertising free art book series. Though Beautiful/Decay has grown into an internationally recognized design-driven lifestyle brand, the publication still carries that same youthful sense of rebellion and experimentation that influenced the very first issues.

SUBMIT TO THE CULT OF DECAY
Want to share your artwork with the millions of other cult members? Follow these initiation rituals…
Please send an email to:
contactbd@beautifuldecay.com with the subject line: CULT OF DECAY WEB SUBMISSION

Send a link to your portfolio site or 8-10 images of your work and a brief  artist statement. Make all images 72 dpi and 565 pixels wide. Any emails with attachments larger than 8MB will be automatically deleted and not viewed.

By submitting  your work you are allowing Beautiful/Decay to reproduce it in our online blog and books. Due to the large amount of submissions not all emails will be replied to and all work will not be featured.

Artist Opportunities with Stars

indiExhibit.org

The indiExhibit is a non-profit organization that represents independent artists, designers and creatives at the best celebrity gift lounges and events in Hollywood. Formed in 2010 by Shannon Justice of Lollipop Labs, Inc., The indiExhibit features of an array of talented international artists, crafters, jewelry designers, sculptors, photographers, writers, musicians and more who are looking to elevate their brand through celebrity gifting. For more information, please visit http://www.theindiexhibit.org.

New Emerging Artists - CFA

I just found out about this site, not sure how the jury process works, but worth a try! 

New Emerging Artists

New Emerging Artists promotes the development of contemporary artists by providing prestigious exhibition opportunities. We produce 4 major exhibitions a year and have an open submission policy.

We are excited to discover and work with talented artists of all disciplines. New Emerging Artists gives artists access, support, and financial resources to launch their art career.

Houston Fine Art Fair

Submission Deadline: Jun 05, 2012

Notification Date: Jun 30, 2012

PULSE Miami

Submission Deadline: Aug 07, 2012

Notification Date: Sep 15, 2012

The LA Art Show

Submission Deadline: Sep 14, 2012

Notification Date: Oct 30, 2012

ArtPad SF

Submission Deadline: Mar 01, 2013

Notification Date: Apr 01, 2013

Wish You Were Here 11 - CFA

Air Gallery

Artists & Friends of A.I.R. Gallery:
We invite you to participate in our yearly benefit postcard show:

Wish You Were Here 11: June 21 - July 15, 2012
Reception: Thursday, June 21, 6 - 8:30 pm
DUMBO 1st Thursday: July 5, 6 - 9 pm

Last year's exhibit featured work by over 400 artists from as far afield as Australia and Guyana, and included the work of notable artists such as Yoko Ono and Dottie Attie. This year we hope you will join us in our mission to provide leadership and community to women in the arts by exhibiting your work in Wish You Were Here 11.

All the proceeds of this exhibition help fund our programs, including our Fellowship Program for under represented and emerging women artists.

Each donated card will be labeled and a list of participating artists will be made available to gallery visitors.

All postcards will be priced at $45 including New York State sales tax.

This year all sales will be CASH or CREDIT & CARRY only.

DIRECTIONS FOR PARTICIPATION: please read the below carefully

1. Create a wall mountable artwork that is 4 x 6 inches*

*If your artwork is made of cardstock or a similar thin material, it will be displayed in plastic sign channels that are mounted on the walls of the gallery. If your artwork is made of thicker material, please wire the back so that we can hang it on the wall on a nail or hook.
*We will accept horizontal diptychs & triptychs in which each component is 4 x 6 inches in size - NO vertical diptychs/triptychs allowed.

2. Print the following information on the back of each card:

Name:
Title:
Medium:
Year:
Phone Number &/or Email:

WORK LARGER THAN 4 X 6 INCHES WILL NOT BE EXHIBITED


WORK THAT DOES NOT INCLUDE THE INFORMATION LISTED ABOVE ON THE BACK WILL NOT BE EXHIBITED 


DELIVERY of work: By 6pm Saturday, June 1, 2012:

Mail / Hand-Deliver in an envelope to:

A.I.R. Gallery
ATTN: Postcard 2012
111 Front Street #228
Brooklyn NY 11201

RETURN of unsold work:

- Enclose a SASE for the return of your submission.**
**this is ONLY for U.S. submissions. Postcards from outside of the US cannot be mailed back.

OR

- Pick up your submission no later than September 8th 2012.

ANY SUBMISSIONS NOT PICKED UP BY
SEPTEMBER 8, 2012 will become the property of A.I.R.

NO EXCEPTIONS

To download an example of how to format the back of the card, click HERE.
Please note that depending on your printer, this example card may print slightly larger than 4"x6". Please trim to 4"x6" if you use this PDF as a template.

Where to find me at Artomatic

Click on the image above for zoom

This weekend I plan to prep my wall for the Artomatic show that starts next week. Friday May 18th at 6pm is the big kickoff!!

You can find me on the 10th floor, section 130. 

From the elevators, head towards the side facing the airport. Go through the doors to the open space and my space is on the outside wall of the office facing the airport. Stop by on your way to get refreshements at the bar!

And my space is finally done!

The Conversation: Talking About Your Work

Cultural DC

Get the tools to talk about your work. Discussion on strategies to tailor your talking points – from the snappy elevator pitch to an engaging artist talk. Learn how to effectively get your point across – whether you’re talking to press, collectors, or fellow artists – with valuable advice from expert art professionals. The panel will include Michael O'Sullivan of the Washington Post and artists Zoe Charlton and Carol Brown Goldberg.

Saturday, May 19 10am-12pm 
Mead Theatre Lab at Flashpoint 
916 G Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
FREE WITH RSVP
FIND OUT MORE

The Creative Personality

I just read a great article on creative people at TalentDevelop.com. The article is excerpted from the book below.  

From book: Creativity: The Work and Lives of 91 Eminent People, by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, published by HarperCollins, 1996. Retitled as Creativity: Flow and the Psychology of Discovery and Invention.

The Creative Personality:

Ten paradoxical traits of the creative personality

By Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

Of all human activities, creativity comes closest to providing the fulfillment we all hope to get in our lives. Call it full-blast living.

Creativity is a central source of meaning in our lives. Most of the things that are interesting, important, and human are the result of creativity. 

What makes us different from apes--our language, values, artistic expression, scientific understanding, and technology--is the result of individual ingenuity that was recognized, rewarded, and transmitted through learning.

When we're creative, we feel we are living more fully than during the rest of life. The excitement of the artist at the easel or the scientist in the lab comes dose to the ideal fulfillment we all hope to get from life, and so rarely do. 

Perhaps only sex, sports, music, and religious ecstasy--even when these experiences remain fleeting and leave no trace--provide a profound sense of being part of an entity greater than ourselves. 

But creativity also leaves an outcome that adds to the richness and complexity of the future.

I have devoted 30 years of research to how creative people live and work, to make more understandable the mysterious process by which they come up with new ideas and new things. 

Creative individuals are remarkable for their ability to adapt to almost any situation and to make do with whatever is at hand to reach their goals. 

If I had to express in one word what makes their personalities different from others, it's complexity. 

They show tendencies of thought and action that in most people are segregated. They contain contradictory extremes; instead of being an "individual," each of them is a "multitude."

Here are the 10 antithetical traits often present in creative people that are integrated with each other in a dialectical tension.

(Read the rest of the article below.)

Artomatic Postcards

Front

Back

I just finished designing my own personal Artomatic postcards. I included some quick notes about me and a map of how to locate my artwork. I also tried keeping with some of the graphics on the official Artomatic cards, for consistency sake. I should be getting proofs in a little bit and a batch printed up later this afternoon!

The Art of Collecting – A Woman’s Perspective

The Artinista

The Artinista recently held a Talk with collector's on collecting art.

On Sunday, March 25, 2012,  The Artinista Art Advisory along with Morton Fine Art hosted a wonderful conversation with passionate “Artnistas”  about collecting fine art in Washington, DC.    The discussion was lively and the audience was very engaged.  Check out the entire conversation above and photos from the event here.

Special thanks to Morton Fine Art, the panelists and our guests for participating!

Revolution Art Magazine

RevolutionArt

REVOLUTIONART International Magazine is a publication delivered in pdf format as a collective sample of the best of graphic arts, videos, music, modeling, and world trends.

It's a revolutionary platform, a massive propaganda to communicate global messages and make people think. REVOLUTIONART delivers pure talent to more than 120,000 subscribers and readers per edition around the world.

The objective of REVOLUTIONART is to serve as a inspirational source to artists, models, advertisers, photographers, designers and communicators in general who wish to explore new alternatives of expression through graphical samples of design, photo, illustration, ads, fashion, music, and general visual arts.

After more than twenty numbers, REVOLUTIONART has become one of the most respected publications in the world. International talents like Floria Sigismondi, Andzej Dragan, Simone Legno, Adhemas Batista, Lemmy Kilmister, Jeremyville, and many more has become part of past editions.

And you can be part of REVOLUTIONART too. Because this is the first international magazine made by the people and for the people. We're against the artistic fascism. We are wide open minded people who has no fear to talk about sex, politics, religion, ecology, love, nature, and any other global issues.

REVOLUTIONART is free and a new edition is available every two months through RevolutionartMagazine.com .

Once you have downloaded the magazine, you can distribute it freely to show to the world how powerful is our revolution! You can also participate in the Facebook Group, join the Facebook page, the Flickr pool, or the Official Community.

We are open to new talents. Everyone is invited to participate. Just follow the guidelines carefully.

Go Here to Submit Your Work

Everything is Art Magazine

 

Everything Is Art

Everything Is Art 2012 Celebrity Juried Contest


Call for Entries – Deadline: July 15th, 2012

Everything Is Art is a magazine started in early 2011 as a venue for artists and visionaries to share their thoughts, ideas, and emotions with the world. A judgment free vacuum, this magazine aims to exist where biased thinking is non-existent.

Everything Is Art developed around the need to provide a platform for artists to speak their piece. This publication is a vehicle for artists of all walks of life, backgrounds, nationalities, and mediums. Whether your artwork is created via paint, sculpture, photography, words, or anything else in between, no one piece is better than another. At the end of the day, it’s all art. If it moves you, it’s art. If it speaks to your soul with a voice you’ve never heard before, it’s art.

Artists featured are those who create a unique vision, no matter what tools they use. This is for the passionate ones who will never be silenced. The ones fascinated with form; that live between brushstrokes. The ones that reside between shaded lines. The ones that exist between colors and shapes. The souls that drink from life’s cup and ask for seconds. Artists.


Grand Prizes: Apple iPad 3, Canon Professional Camera, Sony Vegas Pro 11, A spread in Everything is Art magazine, Solo Gallery Show, Top Rated Artist wins bonus prize.

Grand Prize Winners are scheduled to be announced in our October 15, 2012 issue.  Each of the four (4) Grand Prize winners will be given a four page feature spread of their artwork in the issue, along with their biography and a hyperlink to their website.

All accepted submissions will be presented as a thumbnail image, along with the artist’s name and a hyperlink to their website, in a special digital edition of EIA Magazine scheduled to go live online on November 15, 2012.

Every artist that submits will have one image featured in a very cpecial edition of Everything Is Art Magazine in both digital and print.

Click here to Read

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Artomatic Site Selection

So this past Saturday I had to wake up bright and early to get to Artomatic. I was one of the lucky few who got through early for registration, and was able to get a low number for choosing my site for the show (#42 to be precise). The week before I had volunteered to prep the building, so I had a good idea of the building before I went in. When I was there for my volunteer shift, I fell in love with the openness of the 10th floor, and the great view of Reagan National Airport and the Potomac. I figured since I was one of the first ones, I would have a greater chance of getting the spots I want. 

I had looked over the site map and determined pretty much where I wanted to be. If you look at the map below you will see there is going to be a bar area in the upper left hand corner of the map. The foot traffic in that area will be pretty high, which will give me a greater opportunity for more people to see my work. Plus it should be far enough away from the stage area to carry on a conversation with someone. 

I was one of the first people to step off the elevator and made a quick bee line to where I wanted to be. But there was already a tag there, so I turned to my next spot, and again another tag. Ugh! How did that happen if I was the first person in that spot?! So I looked at a couple other spots and they had big X's taped them. WTH?! I found out later that volunteers who were working that shift actually got first dibs, and the big X's are for graffiti artists to spray paint on. If I had known that I would have volunteered for that shift. Now I know, for future Artomatic's!

I wanted some spot over in that general area, and finally settled on the wall space below. 

I liked the spot as it is in the area I wanted, I still have my view from the windows, close proximity to the bar, and easy access to the elevators. I don't have any wall space neighbors, but I do have neighbors on the perpendicular walls as well as inside the room my wall has the doorway to.

I already have some great ideas for showcasing my art, including how to hang my banner and setting up a table for the guest book and various promo materials and business cards.

I'm just now, figuring out who the artists are around me:
Alexis Cohen will be on the right hand wall of the room my wall fronts. You can view her art HERE
There is another artist in that room as well, but he had no contact information on his card.
On the wall to the right of my wall, heading to the elevators is Carlos Rodriguez whom I can't seem to find any artwork online for. It's like trying to find John Smith but with a Latino name.
The person who claimed the spot I originally thought I was going to get, next to Carlos' is Charlotte Guthery. I can't seem to pinpoint this artists information either. I found several reviews on her acting career, but not much on her artwork. Oh wait, I just found a blog post showing a couple of pieces from a 2008 Artomatic, and located her Artomatic profile. It appears now she is a photographer.
There will be an instillation artist to the left of my wall space. Veronica Szalus artwork can be found in several places, including WPA and Studio Gallery.

So the show should be pretty diverse and lots of fun! I'm looking forward to setting up my wall and for the show itself!!

Artomatic and Promoting Your Presence

I came across this great blog posting about Artomatic that many will find useful. 

Artomatic

Artomatic and Promoting Your Presence

The email came last Monday afternoon:  Artomatic registration was open! The collective excitement and eagerness to register of so many artists was enough to successfully crash the server for more than an entire day.  With 350,000 square feet of space, there’s room for nearly everyone.  And, with registration still open, there’s space for everyone.  Since many of my friends are first-timers and a little unsure of what to do and how to approach it, so I decided to share some of my experience.

This will be my fifth Artomatic and I’m looking forward to the part where I get to see new work and all my friends, meet new ones, and reconnect with artists I haven’t seen since the last Artomatic in 2008.  This is usually when the stress would start, however, I’m taking lessons from the past events to make a list of things to do, things to consider, and ideas for making this one the best yet.  And, most importantly, I’m not taking it too seriously.

Artomatic, like other unjuried open shows, is a great opportunity to debut new work or explore experimental work since the show each artist produces is entirely their own.  It is also a lesson is self-promotion, marketing, design, and networking, all of which can be difficult for less experienced artists as everyone wants to take this wonderful opportunity and turn it into the best effort they can possibly produce, myself included.  

My first participation in 2004 was in a very old building and I had no concept of Artomatic other than that it was a space where I could show my art. Never having been to any of the previous shows, my understanding of the area was about equal to my being able to perform brain surgery.  On myself.  While I knew that we could paint our walls and install lighting, I did not understand how important it was - to make this MY space and to differentiate myself from the other artists around me.  During installation, I did see artists painting and hanging lights and doing other things to create a type of artist community, but I did not do any of this myself (and, I didn’t know anyone).  Honestly, I think I thought that it was a little silly to be doing all this work to a wall that was only going to be there for about 4-5 weeks.

How unbelievably wrong I was.  My little display was so embarrassing to me that I didn’t even take a picture of it.  Not only did I learn a very important lesson in presentation, I learned an even more valuable lesson in what it takes to actually pull off a great solo show.  Every aspect of my exhibit is up to me, alone.  There is no one else to help me create this space for me.  So, I absorbed the work that other artists spent to create their spaces and make them different and unique, their marketing materials, and their connections with the artists with whom they shared the room or hallway or wall, or even others located elsewhere in the building.

I took all of this information and tried to make my space at the next Artomatic, in Crystal City in 2007, a space I could truly be happy to show off.  While there were things I did not do (lighting) and did not plan well enough (business cards and other artist materials), I was happy with my presentation.  I was able to connect with my roommate and make opening night more fun and provide a sitting area and other things that visitors could use to improve their experience.

Artomatic 2007 in Crystal City, VA.  "Angela collapsed in a sea of art during installation, and I was there to capture it." Photograph by Erin Antognoli.

In 2008 and 2009, the buldings were brand new with rough, open floors without walls or fixtures.  Plywood panels were constructed on each floor and provided the structure on which each artist’s blank canvas was transformed.  I painted, installed lights, and coordinated with the artists around me for events.

One of the most important things I have walked away with was time spent with friends and fellow artists and connections that were made during both of the Artomatic shows I've participated in.  This is my opportunity to show my work.  The effort that I, alone, put forth determines its success - I am my own marketing manager and advertising agency, and you are yours.

Communicate.  One thing to consider when designing your space is to not take it too seriously.  Showing your work is the most important aspect and interacting with visitors who view your space comes in a very close second.  Provide a means to communicate so they can learn more about you, your work, leave feedback, and increase your network, or simply to say hello.  A guest book will help make this possible.  In the past, I've used a small, inexpensive table for the guest book and pen (both were secured to the table with sturdy string) and a holder for business cards (which will need to be refilled fairly regularly throughout the show).  Use social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook to let your fans know when you're there and where your work is located.  And, don't forget to invite them.

It may sound obvious, but put your name on the wall!  Freehand it in paint, use a stencil, vinyl lettering - it doesn't really matter - just make it easy for people to see your name.  I've had great success with vinyl letters that are cheap and easy to apply.

Business cards do not have to be expensive or elaborate, or even traditional business cards.  In many cases, I have picked up unique, hand-crafted cards made from a variety of materials including textured papers, postcards, and even photographs.  Anything that will display your name and contact information will work.

Coordinate with those around you for opening night, meet the artist night, and other events.  Plan snacks and other things that will pull the area together, create community, invite visitors in who will hopefully stick around for awhile.  Be prepared to talk about your work and yourself as this will help them relate to you and firm their interest (and, a place in their memory).  Although this may sound intimidating, it is a very important skill to learn.  If you are part of a group of artists, consider displaying a symbol or other type of marking on your space to show community and perhaps a listing of others in the group with their locations (if all members of a group does this, it could really increase traffic to your spaces).

Finally, join the community.  This has been the most rewarding aspect of Artomatic for me and I really do look forward to seeing everyone and meeting new friends.  Are you participating?

-Angela

The Guardian UK - Share Your Art

The Guardian

Share your art with us
We're starting a new series inviting you, our readers, to share your art with us on a given subject.


This is a new series dedicated to your art. It was inspired by the extraordinary response we got when we invited you to share your pictures created using mobile apps. It seems that not only do many of you use mobile phones and tablets as sketch books, but you also enjoy sharing it with us and your fellow readers. We created this gallery displaying just a handful of the works sent to us.

We decided we should have a permanent place where you can share your art, so here it is.

To give the series some direction, each month we will propose a topic or theme which you can interpret however you wish.

As this is a new venture born from your enthusiasm, we would like you to tell us how you'd like this series to run, and help shape it into something you would like to be involved in. If you have any ideas on the topics, styles or subjects you'd like to see covered, please tell us in the thread below, or email me: hannah.freeman@guardian.co.uk. Once we have received a selection of images, we'll publish them on the site.

How to send us your art
Send an email to your.photos@guardian.co.uk with "Share your art" in the subject line. Please include your full name so we can credit you properly, and the title (if it has one) of your work. Attach a high resolution jpeg or tiff photo file (maximum file size 20mb) of your art to the email. A selection of your pictures will displayed in our online gallery.

We'll feature some of our favourite pictures from the group on guardian.co.uk/artanddesign. By sending us your pictures you a) acknowledge that you have created the pictures or have permission to do so; and b) grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, free licence to publish your pictures as described. Copyright resides with you and you may reuse your pictures however you wish. Full terms and conditions.

RAW:DC Artist Interview Video

Last month at the RAW:DC "Stimulus" show, I had a video interview recorded. Well now it's been edited and posted on YouTube for the world to see. Enjoy!