"Sometimes I am swayed by money..."

"What is worthwhile? Sometimes I am swayed by money...what makes something worthwhile for me is the people I work with, the conditions I work under, and the audience I'm able to reach."

Artist Marian Bantjes on TED talks, wow!

Why you should listen to her:

(Besides the awesome marketing philosophy she puts forth...)

"Organic, logical, complex, beautiful: Marian Bantjes' illustrations draw on her deep relationship with letterforms (she was a typesetter for ten years). With flowing lines, filigree and generosity, she plays in the space between a and b and c. Her illustration work has appeared in Wired, Wallpaper, the Walrus and many other magazines and newspapers worldwide, and once took over Saks Fifth Avenue top to bottom.
 
She's also a blunt and funny writer on design and other matters, an advocate for self-reinvention, self-education (and formal education) and continuous self-appraisal. She works from her home on an island near Vancouver and sends legendary Valentine's Day cards."  ~TED bio for Marian

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Showin' Off the New Websites

Some websites recently done for some of our favorite artists/arts orgs:

We love artists, and their art, and get a real thrill doing websites for them. Click the image at left or visit them (from left to right):

Artist Career Training  www.artistcareertraining.com
They build your ability and self-confidence in the art of business, so more people will buy your art. Can't say enough good things about this organization, I've known Director Aletta de Wal for years and have marveled at watching artists join, learn, grow and prosper.

Art of Aloha  www.artofaloha.com
Aloha! Patrice's work is the next best thing to being there! It was tough looking at all those beautiful images. Just kidding.

Nicholas Petrucci  www.nicholaspetrucci.com
Exquisite portraits and commissioned paintings.  Don't miss the one of Jane Goodall. Incredible.

Martha Castillo Calyprint Studios  www.marthacastillo.net
Yummy layers of texture and color, and a really unique technique.  See the Workshop Demo gallery to see how it's done.

Trevlyn Williams   www.trevlynwilliams.com  Wonderful watercolors (and acrylics) of California landscapes. Beautiful!