SEED was a blast!
The evening was so grand. Good people, Photography, Paintings, Prints, Mixed Media, Journals, Music, FANTASTIC!!!
Photos from Siggi Churchill
Rob and Rob, art by Erica Felicella
Exciting auction!!
Lovely Cari
Art Conspiracy SEED - June 21 @ 8 P.M.
it’s all good
challenges as a creative
Challenges as a creative.
As a creative group in the newsprint medium, we must always keep up with the rest of the media, however, when working on a really tight deadlines, it becomes challenging to produce the best work that we can do.
Our job is to think fast, work fast and produce fast.
A workshop speaker (pardon if I can’t remember his name) said “We are idea factories”. Having said that, when we do strictly production work, we find ourselves thirsty for inspiration. It’s a love-hate relationship.
For example, there are days when we count with only an hour or two to create specs for clients. We are often told “we have a meeting tomorrow at nine A.M.”—at then end of the day. “What do we do!” is the first thing that crosses my mind.
So what do I do?
Well, the first thing I like to do is have a quick meeting with my co-workers to talk about the Sales Executive’s pitch. Then, I put on my headphones, I quiet my mind and finally I start jotting down ideas. It’s about what the client needs, what the best way is to relay the information to their target audience.
Now there are times when I’ve been told “that’s not what they wanted” and yes, in my mind I nod with an “I know, but this is what they need”. And I still have to change the work around; it’s OK.
It used to drive me a bit crazy before, but now I have acquired patience and learned to agree to disagree. Again, it’s about the client, and that is pretty much the bottom line.
On the other hand, I completely love it when I create something I know is what will work and the Account Executive returns with smiles and good feedback. Oh that feeling is great, it’s why I do what I do and good design should always be the first option no matter what.
Anyway, coming back to my first point about working at the newspaper… Yes it is challenging, stressful and fast-paced, but I love it. I like thinking fast and I love taking my time to create something better. It’s a compromise I have to make and sometimes negotiate.
In the end good design is worth the risk and it’s worth the close deadline headache.
The following is an example of an ad I created. I put thought into the message, it’s about career options, Agronomy was my pick. After I turned it in I was told to change the copy to a more general concept about facilitating options to potential new Hispanic students, however, after I did that, the top illustration had lost its meaning, so I am going back to the original as I intended it to be.
Headline: Money does grow on trees.
Subhead: Agronomy: the science of utilizing plants for food, fuel, feed, and fiber.
Copy: UTD prepares you with a succesful career in Agronomy. Learn about the study of genetics, physiology and properties of plants and the soil. Have a thriving career and take the first step here at UTD.
For more information on Financial Aid and other resources for your future give us a call at ******** or visit us online at www.utd.com
**Ads created at Al Dia are copyrighted material of The Dallas Morning News.
“Prepared Americans” new works by Cathey Miller
Cathey Miller
“Prepared Americans”
Over 25 new paintings never seen before!
When:
Saturday Jun 14, 2008
at 7:00 PM
Where::
Kettle Art Gallery
2714 Elm St.
Dallas, Texas|44 75226
United States
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I’m so excited about this show, and so should you! Cathey’s paintings are crazy good!!
Art Conspiracy - Seed, Press Release
Journal Art and Live Music Mark Art Conspiracy’s SEED 2008 Event
DALLAS, TX – June 3, 2008 - Have you ever wanted to get a close-up look at what goes on inside the heads of creative people? On Saturday, June 21, at 8:00 p.m., at the Sons of Hermann Hall, you can get the chance to literally flip through the imagination of visual, literary and performing artists during Art Conspiracy’s 2nd Annual SEED fundraiser. The money raised will help fund the operating costs of Art Conspiracy’s large-scale December fundraiser and inevitably help Art Conspiracy donate more money to its 2008 beneficiary.
Since the end of May, 15 artists including Kim Cadmus Owens, Marcus Striplin, David Hopkins, Diane Sikes and Tina Medina have been filling up page after page of Moleskine® Journals with drawings, paintings, photography, lyrics, observations and more. During the SEED event, the Moleskine® Journals will be auctioned along with original work from additional Dallas artists.
“When someone sees an artists’ single piece of work, they are getting a look at a singular concept or idea,” says Erica Felicella, Art Conspiracy, Art Coordinator, “but with the journals, you are able to get a bird’s eye view into someone else’s creative process – it’s a much bigger picture and the results are intriguing.”
Live music will be provided by Matthew and The Arrogant Sea, Beauxregard, Spector 45 and Pet Hospital. The snarky, comedic antics of veteran Art Conspiracy auctioneers, Rob and Rob will be returning too. SEED will also serve as the venue for Art Conspiracy to unveil the beneficiary for its December 2008 fundraiser.
“Art Conspiracy is charting new territory,” says Andrea Roberts, Art Conspiracy, Site Coordinator. “This is the first year we have asked for beneficiary applications from local groups. Our goal is to use the money we raise to reinvest in the local arts economy. This gives us a chance to use the creative instincts of so many generous artists and musicians to support creative efforts being carried out throughout our city.”
Since 2005, Art Conspiracy has raised over $30,000 for groups including La Reunion, an artist residency located in Oak Cliff, and St. Anthony Community Center, a center that offers visual art, music and dance to more than 800 children in South Dallas. Art Conspiracy is a grassroots arts collective that seeks to bring the artistic and music communities together to support creativity communitywide.
For more information, please contact Cari Weinberg at cari@artconspiracy.org or 214-794-3510
WHEN: 8:00 p.m., Saturday, June 21
WHERE: Sons of Hermann Hall, 3414 Elm Street, Dallas, TX
COST: $5 cover charge
BANDS: Matthew and the Arrogant Sea, Beauxregard, Spector 45, Pet Hospital
Contact: Cari Weinberg at cari@artconspiracy.org
www.artconspiracy.org
SEED
just wanted to share this poster i designed for art conspiracy seed yay!
thank you: Art Con peeps for this awesome project! Faz for your always appreciated insight 
and John for letting me use your kick ass bass
Poster: 11×17
Postcard Front:
Postcard Back:
A good way to start the week
After being gone for a week on vacation to get settled in my new house, I feel excellent, revamped. Today I am back to my routine, feels a bit surreal but it’s alright.
My coworker Ruben gave us a cool list from a published article in a newsletter. This list is great, reminds us of what we know we should be doing but sometimes forget.
Live beneath your means
Return everything you borrow
Stop blaming other people
Admit it when you make a mistake
Give clothes not worn in 3 years to charity
Do something nice and try no to get caught
Listen more; talk less
Everyday take a 30 minute walk
Strive for excellence, not perfection
Be on time
Don’t make excuses
Don’t argue
Get organized
Be kind to other people
Let someone cut ahead of you in line
Take time to be alone
Reread your favorite book
Cultivate good manners
Be humble
Realize and accept that life isn’t fair
Know when to keep your mouth shut
Go an entire day without criticizing anyone
Learn from the past
Plan for the future
Live in the Present
Don’t swat the small stuff
It’s all small stuff
just for fun
as the faz and i were google chatting these little fellas came to life.
Ahh the things that make me giggle.
so much to do so little time
it seems like time passes without fair warning. between the house hunt, the side project for a friend and work, i feel like i am not getting anything done. i’m sure once these things come to a fruitful conclusion, life will be back to its normalcy. I will get my own updates soon though….
so until then,
tata