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Friday, October 28, 2011
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Bath Garden Center Local Art Series
Screen shot of Bath Garden Center's "Local Art" page on their website
I recently stumbled across this call for artists in Bath Garden Center's newsletter. If you are interested in finding out more click HERE.
Contact information (screen shot) for Bath Garden Center. To visit this page, click HERE.
Bath Garden Center Contact: Mundy Miller
Phone: 970-484-5022
email: bgc@bathgardencenter.com
Monday, October 24, 2011
Event News!
October Events:
Being a Green Artist, Presented by Ariana Friedlander, Rosabella ConsultingDate: Friday, October 28, 2011
Time: 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Where: FRCC-Larimer, BP 117
| November Events: TOP 10 PHOTOSHOP TIPS and TOOLS Workshop, Presented by Lori Guterman When: Friday, November 11, 2011 Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm Where: FRCC-Larimer, BP 117 |
| NO FRC² MEETING |
| Friday, November 25, 2011 |
December Events:
| WATER COLOR PAINTING, Presented by Barbara Babcock When: Friday, December 9, 2011 Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm Where: FRCC-Larimer, MA 171 NO FRC² MEETING Friday, December 23, 2011
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Thursday, October 13, 2011
Studio Time!
Studio Time 325 E. Mulberry Street Fort Collins, CO (970) 682-2668
I just discovered this great little place and had to share it with you!
Studio Time is a place for artists to hang out and to create. They have a recording studio, a computer lab, photography studio, editing studio, video room and a commons room where you can just hang out and work on projects.
Use of the studios is on an hourly or a monthly membership basis, and the commons area is free to use. (Regular -not espresso- coffee and tea are free while you're there too)
Here are some pictures of their studios;
Recording studio
Video room (use of their fancy camera is included)
Photography studio with various backdrops (use of their fancy camera is included here too)
Additional services they offer are: one-on-one or group classes, open mic nights, catered parties, training courses (they have an InDesign and a Photoshop class coming up), and even karaoke!
Karaoke anyone?
To learn more about Studio Time, check out their website or find them on facebook. Their hours of operation are: M-Th 10am-8pm & Fri, Sat 10am-10pm. (Closed Sunday)
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12
9am-12pm InDesign class by a local graphic artist, John Metcalf
(cost $50-$75 per person --- call for final determined rate)
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12
1pm-4pm Photoshop with Amy Bradley
(cost $50 per person)
Please call for more information or to sign up for classes: 970-682-2668
Donation for Website Usage
We are asking each member if they can contribute a $3 donation for the cost of hosting our website on the server. If you want to contribute, please bring your donation to any FRC² meeting. If you can't contribute the requested amount, any small donation would be appreciated!
Point Magazine call for submissions
AIGA CO ExtrasPoint: Call for Submissions | ||
Things to Know:
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Got something to say? A project or art piece to show? Send it in to our student designed magazine, Point !This issue's theme: communication breakdownWe are looking for feature articles, interviews, tips, artwork, a cover design, and volunteers for our upcoming issue. We are planning to assemble the magazine over the course of a weekend with students from all over the state using your content. If you are interested in creating content, volunteering to art direct, would like to help the students put it all together or if you have an idea please contact us.In the past we have recruited students from ft lewis, csu, mscd, rmcad, the art institute, unc as well as acc and front range community colleges. In an effort to reach out the the entire AIGA Colorado membership we would like to encourage all members to submit content for our upcoming fall 2011 issue "communication breakdown." In writing about the theme "communication breakdown;" You may address the downward spiral of the economy, our political structure, forms and wayfinding systems we encounter on a daily basis, applications and social networks that connect us; how can graphic design improve the communications of everyday life in an age of information overload? We usually feature 4-6 articles based on the theme and also include the following departments
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Friday, October 7, 2011
C² Sessions
The C² sessions consist of many different elements. C² sessions are setup and held to serve the artist and the artist community.
Activities might include art critiques, discussions, speakers, demonstrations, and cool events. It's a great place to network, make friends with other artists, and delve into the many areas of interest in the art world, both written and visual.
It is also a time to receive additional help or advice when you are struggling with your design or project, software programs, technical issues, etc. There is always someone available to help during C² sessions!
Where: FRCC-Larimer, MA 171
What to bring: Please bring in your artwork or projects to share with the larger group. Also, there is a limited amount of MAC computers in MA 171, so if you have a laptop, please bring it along.
NEXT C² SESSSION IS OCTOBER 14TH
Activities might include art critiques, discussions, speakers, demonstrations, and cool events. It's a great place to network, make friends with other artists, and delve into the many areas of interest in the art world, both written and visual.
It is also a time to receive additional help or advice when you are struggling with your design or project, software programs, technical issues, etc. There is always someone available to help during C² sessions!
Where: FRCC-Larimer, MA 171
What to bring: Please bring in your artwork or projects to share with the larger group. Also, there is a limited amount of MAC computers in MA 171, so if you have a laptop, please bring it along.
NEXT C² SESSSION IS OCTOBER 14TH
Congratulations!
We have two winners for the Poster/Tagline Contest!
Lane Leazer and Jacob Sparks
Each of the winners will recieve a $10.00 movie certificate to Cinemark Theatres.
They may use their winning poster design as a portfolio piece in your prospective portfolios.
FRC² will display both poster designs on campus in various locations to advertise our group throughout the year.
We would like to thank all our participants that submitted entries into the FRC² poster/tagline contest!
Even though Poster 3 was not a winner, we have ask Staci Reed to use her poster submission to advertise our upcoming event, "Being a Green Artist" on October 28th.
She may use her poster design as a portfolio piece in her prospective portfolio, as well.
Look for her poster in the FRCC halls soon!
Lane Leazer and Jacob Sparks
Each of the winners will recieve a $10.00 movie certificate to Cinemark Theatres.
They may use their winning poster design as a portfolio piece in your prospective portfolios.
FRC² will display both poster designs on campus in various locations to advertise our group throughout the year.
We would like to thank all our participants that submitted entries into the FRC² poster/tagline contest!
Even though Poster 3 was not a winner, we have ask Staci Reed to use her poster submission to advertise our upcoming event, "Being a Green Artist" on October 28th.
She may use her poster design as a portfolio piece in her prospective portfolio, as well.
Look for her poster in the FRCC halls soon!
Being a Green Artist!
Presented by Ariana Friedlander, Rosabella Consulting Date: Friday, October 28, 2011
Time: 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Where: FRCC-Larimer, BP 117
What to bring: Please bring paper and pencil or pen for notes
What to bring: Please bring paper and pencil or pen for notes
Ariana Friedlander is the Founder and Principal for Rosabella Consulting, LLC and has over 9 years of experience working with small businesses, nonprofits and government agencies to create strategies for successful organizational growth.
She managed the marketing, sales and business development for the ReDirect Guide in Northern Colorado directly increasing gross annual sales by over 110% in three years.
Ariana specializes in translating complex ideas to simple, comprehensible points and finding connections when duality appears to be the norm.
In 2007, Ariana completed her Masters from the University of Delaware in Public Administration where she specialized in Organizational Leadership. She has a B.A. From Hampshire College in Medical Anthropology and Public Health.
She managed the marketing, sales and business development for the ReDirect Guide in Northern Colorado directly increasing gross annual sales by over 110% in three years.
Ariana specializes in translating complex ideas to simple, comprehensible points and finding connections when duality appears to be the norm.
In 2007, Ariana completed her Masters from the University of Delaware in Public Administration where she specialized in Organizational Leadership. She has a B.A. From Hampshire College in Medical Anthropology and Public Health.
Rosabella Consulting, LLC was established in 2011 to help small to medium size organizations with strategic planning, business development, community outreach and Green practices.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Sumo Sissies Tattoo
Here is what I have been up to this last month! 
I was commissioned by my daughters to come up with a design that they could use for their sister tattoo.
I incorporated their initials c for Courtney, d for Dennielle, and l for Lanie into the design along with a 2 "S" letters. I am turning this design into a logo for them as well. Their brand is going to be called the "Sumo Sissies" (aka The Matsumoto Sisters).
Many, many years ago, when my husband was a wild Hawaiian boy, he decided that he would get a tattoo on his arm. As the tattoo artist started the old way of doing island tattoos, my husband quickly changed his mind because it hurt so bad. So, needless to say, he has a small, tiny dot on his arm. To incorporate the girls' father into the design, I used the dot as a symbolic token of love for their dear old dad!
Each dot represents each sister's favorite color as well as status in the family:
The pink dot is Dennielle-the oldest sister
The orange dot is Courtney-the middle sister
The green dot is Lanie-the littlest sister
The design takes the form of a blossom with the dots representing water dipping! This also means that each sister will always be nourished with the never ending promise to one another. I did a lot of research on Maori and Hawaiian tribal tattoos, and try to stick with the island feel for their design.
I wasn't quite sure if I would be able to nail a design that all of them could agree on because each one is so picky and each one has their own ideas, but needless to say, I must be one hell of a graphic artist because I presented the design to them they all were very happy. excited, and no one had any changes. A couple of days later, they were getting the design tattooed on them forever to symbolize their love for one another, and to be forever bonded in sisterhood!
I hope you enjoyed this little tidbit of news from all of us at the Matsumoto household!
Cheryl
I was commissioned by my daughters to come up with a design that they could use for their sister tattoo.I incorporated their initials c for Courtney, d for Dennielle, and l for Lanie into the design along with a 2 "S" letters. I am turning this design into a logo for them as well. Their brand is going to be called the "Sumo Sissies" (aka The Matsumoto Sisters).
Many, many years ago, when my husband was a wild Hawaiian boy, he decided that he would get a tattoo on his arm. As the tattoo artist started the old way of doing island tattoos, my husband quickly changed his mind because it hurt so bad. So, needless to say, he has a small, tiny dot on his arm. To incorporate the girls' father into the design, I used the dot as a symbolic token of love for their dear old dad!
Each dot represents each sister's favorite color as well as status in the family:The pink dot is Dennielle-the oldest sister
The orange dot is Courtney-the middle sister
The green dot is Lanie-the littlest sister
The design takes the form of a blossom with the dots representing water dipping! This also means that each sister will always be nourished with the never ending promise to one another. I did a lot of research on Maori and Hawaiian tribal tattoos, and try to stick with the island feel for their design.
I wasn't quite sure if I would be able to nail a design that all of them could agree on because each one is so picky and each one has their own ideas, but needless to say, I must be one hell of a graphic artist because I presented the design to them they all were very happy. excited, and no one had any changes. A couple of days later, they were getting the design tattooed on them forever to symbolize their love for one another, and to be forever bonded in sisterhood!I hope you enjoyed this little tidbit of news from all of us at the Matsumoto household!
Cheryl
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