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Artist Blog: Mood of Collapse

genny — Mon, 07 May 2012 07:56:00 +0000

What’s in the blog:
The strapline for the blog is Creativity & Culture in Aberdeen & Beyond – and it does exactly that. Focusing on the North-East of Scotland, it gives reviews & news of anything arts & music related.

Why we like it:
It documents past happenings – too many times we get caught up in making sure we’re in every events listing, but where do we document the event? People are more likely to go to your next exhibition if you have interesting images from the previous one. The images & reviews in this blog make us want to travel up to Aberdeen the next time there is something showing at Smart Gallery or the next time we hear Gayle Chong Kwan will be exhibiting anywhere.

Hidden treasure:
The links at the bottom are extensive and exhaustive with a super mix of bigger named artists, establishments & collectives listed as well as lesser known ones. A great resource.

Where to find out more:
Visit the Mood of Collapse blog.

Featured image from Mark McCracken‘s show at Smart Gallery

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Artist Blog: Kristian Jones

genny — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 07:57:52 +0000

Kristian Jones is a graphic artist & illustrator based in the West Midlands, producing work for magazines, clothing ranges and working for various bands and clubnights on the Birmingham music scene crafting their posters and artwork.

What’s in the blog:
Kristian’s site is an online gallery of the artists’ work. From cafe interior wall designs to gig posters, Kristian’s list of projects show his diversity.

Why we like it:
The layout is simple but packed full of visual delights.

Hidden treasure:
His work appears to have an innocence in it’s subjects but actually goes a lot deeper than it’s surface (which is very beautiful).

Where to find out more:
Visit Kristian’s blog here.
Follow Kristian Jones on Twitter.
Find Kristian Jones on Facebook.
Buy goods by Kristian Jones here.

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Artist Blog: Michelle Alexis Newman

genny — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:00:22 +0000

Michelle Alexis Newman is a photographer and mixed media artist based in Los Angeles.

A combination of blog and portfolio, Michelle’s site is a comprehensive showcase of where to find her online as well as giving you a glimpse into her style. There a links to a few of her projects, such as photographic series The North wind blew South (see example above) and Screams (which need little explanation once you’ve browsed the images). We particularly liked Michelle’s ‘Open Mic‘ portraits of comedians and their best/worst joke (see below).

Anthony Calderon – Open Mic

Screams

Visit Michelle’s site here.
Follow Michelle on Twitter here.
See more of MIchelle’s photography on flickr here.
Buy some of Michelle’s limited edition prints here.