What are the book blogs blogging about book plates. There are many different types of blogs, ranging from sports blogs to cooking blogs and back again. This article will talk about book blogs and how to start your own. All over the world, for hundreds of years, people have been making, collecting and presenting bookobjects. This 144page publication is filled with artistic endeavors, moments of selfdiscovery, tales of. Book art object 2 is one of the most eagerly awaited publications in the field of the book arts for many years. To all those teetering on the brink of joining up i have put a post on my own blog about my experience of book art object. It covers everything creatives need to know about how to design a beautiful, interesting blog that people will want to return to again and againsuch as how to design, publish and host a blog, as well as keeping it fresh, staying motivated and forging connections with others in the field. The fate of the art, held in berkeley, california, 2011. An informal group of book artists scattered around the globe. Jana riess, lauren winner, cindy crosby, and andy crouch were at the calvin festival, discussing social media in 2006, before it was a foregone conclusion that if you were an author you should have a blog. She has written for tech blogs like mashable, worked for digital agencies, hosted endless live blogging and live painting sessions online, and recently, with me, hosted a facebook marketing for artists course.
What are the book blogs blogging about book plates, book. Me from art is basic, of course lee darter, from art room blog phyllis levine brown from theres a dragon in my art room and the artful advocate don masse from. Arrested motion based out of california, the site focuses on street art and contemporary urban art. With our stepbystep guide you can launch a blog today. The 1974 bestseller zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance begins with the following disclaimer from author robert pirsig. Any kind of creative expression of ideas can be art, so this is lovely idea to write a blog on the art of blogging. Some change the shape of the book, or use multiple books in the creation of the finished piece of art. If this topic interests you, i also recommend reading please dont blog your book. We have talked about artists books on the smithsonian libraries blog before. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Lauragmoxongrovesart blogging about my experiences as an. Antique or victorian art is frequently used, probably because it is easier to avoid issues. Exploring the book as art 2012 color in art 2012 ma cuisine illustree.
If you dump your blog content into a book without any further development or editing, im willing to bet it will be a bad book. The artists book and the book as an art object hey art, whats. I love art, design, technology, creative worship, and especially, the word of god. Join the growing community of artful bloggers as they share mesmerizing stories and captivating photographs. In a previous blog post i have explained how a frame can change the meaning of an image and how it is understood. Its been a challenge juggling them but, by sticking to these 12 specific dos and donts of writing a blog that ive developed over my years of experience, ive been able to establish growth increased pageviews. Mar 26, 2020 book art object is an informal group of book artists scattered around the globe. Under the bao banner we make small editions of handmade artists books in response to texts, sharing them with each other and the world. We want bloggers to be honest in their assessment of the books they read. In my last post i spoke about how i really liked using film however when i was when i was filmg these little clips that are in my last post i felt as though they were all rather insincere and staged. I use those passions to cultivate delight in the word of god and to help marthas connect with jesus like mary. How designers, artists, crafters and writers can blog to make contacts, win business and build success houghton, robin on.
Never use a blog as a dumping ground for material thats already been written for the print mediumor for book publicationwithout any consideration for the art of the blog. Six years the dematerialization of the art object from. Blogging that gets noticed and linked to is all about seeing existing information. Dec 14, 2014 in an effort to spread some link love and, frankly, introduce some people to my book blog, i decided to zoom around the blogosphere and check out what the book blogs are blogging about. Lucy was born in southern china and now lives in australia. Preorder the art of blogging ebook for a chance to win a oneonone session with me may 7, 2020 may 7, 2020 cristian mihai leave a comment i just love this comment so much, even though its recommendation to enroll in the blogging bootcamp. She has been a featured speaker at type a parent conference. Today, we are introducing a rebranding of that original concept. Sustain our endeavors to promote active and accessible explorations of artistic practices related to the book as an art object and become a member today. She explores crosscultural tension and identity in her work, and aims to encourage all her readers to live expressive and creative lives through her blog. Using your own images can make your blog feel especially real and authentic to readers. Apr 26, 2017 heres our curated list of the top 25 art sites now. See more ideas about collage art, mixed media collage and artist. While my views dont mirror barkats see the comments for my take, her perspective is refreshing and helps to dispel a.
How to create an art blog that makes art collectors swoon. Ancient book of sex and science in this second volume in the critically acclaimed ancient book series, indulge yourself as you explore the strange frontiers of sex and science. The message coloured through time is not lack but abundance, not silence but many voices. Zen and the art of remarkable blogging copyblogger. She is the publisher of the hot sheet, the essential newsletter on the publishing industry for authors, and was named publishing commentator of the year by digital book world in 2019. Before you give them to the thrift store, consider repurposing them into art in your home. Blogging for writers, especially if you think blogging is the right choice for you. Get clicking and see whats happening in the art world today. Blogging for creatives is the first approachable, nontechie guide to the blogosphere, complete with hundreds of tips, tricks and motivational stories from artistic bloggers who have started from scratch. This blog is devoted to the subject of blooks, objects made in the emulation of books, either by. I decided that rather than going for uniformity, as most business cards do, i would make every single card a unique work. So, youve discovered an old stack of outdated books and you dont know what to do with them. Make sure the page density looks good enough to show the picture clearly once it would be folded into the pages. The book art blog a blog for book artists and their lovers.
A working plan for art study teaches you how to draw figures and objects from life with a quick sketchanimators attitude. Dec 10, 2015 whats important is the widthheight ratio. Create a vector graphic for your blogs design dummies. The book does not show you any secrets or any shortcuts to success. Art objects to the lie against life that it is pointless and mean. The copenhagen accordion book is a very small portable object. How many times did i say book andor blog in that sentence.
I dont like double posting or hijacking the bookartobject blog but. The themes of the top art blogs listed in blog rank widely vary. To determine where an object must lay, you should measure. The author expects a lot from the reader and if you grab this book you should plan to draw for at least 4 hours a day every day.
Brown paper bag this site celebrations illustration in all its formsembroidery, products, and even tattoos colossal one of the most respected blogs out there, colossal has a laser focus on the best of art, photography, illustration, design, and crafts creative boom based in the uk, this site is a space for creative industries from graphic design and illustration to art and. This 144page publication is filled with artistic endeavors, moments of selfdiscovery, tales of friendships, and more. Artistauthor of delight in the word of god volume 1. This article will talk about book blogs and how to start. Book art object is an informal group of book artists scattered around the globe. The book is arranged as an annotated chronology into which is woven a rich collection of original documentsincluding texts by and taped discussions among and with the artists involved and by lippard. Lippard documents the chaotic network of ideas that has been labeled conceptual art. This book should in no way be associated with that great body of factual information relating to orthodox zen buddhist practice.
Blogging as art, art as research abstract since 2003, i have used a blog to collect and publish my ideas about art and social engagement, or to write short accounts of artworks i have witnessed and participated in ihlein 2003. The 12 dos and donts of writing a blog writers digest. A collective of graduate and undergraduate students and even some community members at the university of arizona. This book may have been published last year, but i finally got a chance to dive into its pages and enjoy the artful design its really an art object and thoughtful essays this year. They create a sense of conversation, act like citations in more informal circumstances, and demonstrate that you are engaged with other peoples work. What motivates me to blog in this way is the desire to leave behind an experiential document of ephemeral art practices. Blogging about your art is like keeping a visual diary of what is going through your mind while creating that art or painting. Blogging about my experiences as an art foundation student.
Even though in its expanded state it became much larger, due to the limited size of the object in its folded state, the expansion produced a relatively small writingreading surface. I asked the experts other popular art bloggers to share advice about getting started with blogging. Jul 08, 2012 some change the shape of the book, or use multiple books in the creation of the finished piece of art. The bronte blog which, by the way, is a wonderful o. The art of book blogging and an interview with open book 04. Using hyperlinks hyperlinks are an important part of blogging and can really increase your credibility. Video, corinne leigh shows you how to create a simple handbound book for making art in, using as a scrapbook, a journal, whatever. I get endless questions about what to write about, how to blog, and whether blogging can be effective for artists the following is a list of my favorite art bloggers, as well as a handful of artist blogs that. The art of the blog 6 comments reflection, writing by matt renwick i was searching my own blog, something i wrote that i could simply repost here which would convey strategies and ideas for blogging as an educator. Dec 01, 2017 this book may have been published last year, but i finally got a chance to dive into its pages and enjoy the artful design its really an art object and thoughtful essays this year. How to find images for your blog that wont get you sued.
Melissa culbertson is a marketing communicator and blogger who shares blogging tips and blog design consultations at and conducts content brew, an online course in social media content creation. She uses multicolored paper, stickers, and stencils, but you could just as easily bind up graph paper and create a project notebook. An artists book is a medium of artistic expression that uses the form or function. This book is like a full art course crammed into print form. New york, ny about blog this blog is dedicated to exploring and cultivating contemporary aesthetic interpretations of the book as an art object, while preserving. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Altered books may be as simple as adding a drawing or text to a page, or as complex as creating an intricate book sculpture.
Art is eds third career, which probably explains why he is a prolific blogger on many blog topics, including business, technique, styles, equipment, traveling and much more. Over the years, hes been a musician, teacher, software engineer, hightech manager, and internet media executive. That might mean taking photos, sketching cartoons, creating digital art, or whatever you enjoy. Ed terpening plein air painter with plain good advice and beautiful work. Image courtesy of will help readers identify the objects origins. To coincide with the launch of my new website, i decided a fresh batch of business cards were in order. Apr 02, 2020 lucy chen embraced painting as an adult. Following the highly successful and acclaimed book art object, published in 2008, book art object 2 includes a record of the third biennial codex book fair and symposium. Favorite scriptures a devotional coloring bookjournal for adults and teens. How designers, artists, crafters and writers can blog to make contacts, win business and build success. She is the publisher of the hot sheet, the essential newsletter on the publishing industry for authors, and was named publishing commentator of the year by digital book world in 2019 in addition to being a columnist for publishers weekly. A few artists are very good at blogging most are not. For the next two blog posts, id like to explore how, in the book arts world, we develop definitions of. After doing some research on blogging and finding relatively few resources that were specifically about how to start a book blog, i decided to put together this guide for those thinking about diving into the book blogging community.
Mar 27, 2007 the 1974 bestseller zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance begins with the following disclaimer from author robert pirsig. Check out our list of the 25 best art blogs today, in alphabetical order. The art of book blogging and an interview with open book. This blog is devoted to the subject of blooks, objects made in the emulation of books, either by hand or commercial manufacture. The art of freelance blogging is a comprehensive book that covers everything i have learned from freelance blogging. Now i currently run several successful blogs, including the life of dad and this online editor blog. Louise levergneuxs artists books livres dartiste abc artists books cooperative.