Category archives: Art Shows

Miracle Mile Art Walk Studio and Gallery Tour!

Written by on Oct. 5, 2012 in Advertising , Architecture, Art History, Art Installation, Art Shows, Concept Art, Digital Art, Education, Exhibition, Featured Artist , FF Members, Fine Art, Illustration, News, Photography.

The Miracle Mile “Art Walk” Gallery & Studio Tour (MMAWGST) is a FREE self-guided art tour taking place within the culturally diverse gallery districts and neighborhoods of the Miracle Mile/Mid City section of Los Angeles. This “art walk” spans approximately 10 square miles and is home to significant galleries, all independently owned and operated, representing and exhibiting world renowned artists, who create works of art that attract collectors from all over the globe; blue chip to low-brow; in addition to artist, print and photography studios.

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Turning Your Graphic Design Hobby Into A Career

Written by JamesJones on July 19, 2012 in Advertising , Animation, Art Shows, Digital Art, Illustration, Interior Design, Photography, Portfolio, Product Design, School, Tips and Tricks, Typography.

Do you enjoy using your creativity to come up with unique designs? If so, you might want to consider turning your hobby into a successful career. This can be accomplished by enrolling in one of dozens of amazing graduate programs for graphic design. Under the instruction of talented and knowledgeable professors, you will learn how to create an impressive portfolio and land amazing clients.

If you are considering a career in graphic design, you may currently be at a loss for how to get started. It's a large field and choosing a direction can be tough. The following suggestions ...

Featured Blog: China Design Hub

Written by on April 13, 2012 in Ads, Advertising , Art Shows, Concept Art, Exhibition, Fashion, Graphic-design, Illustration, Interior Design, Typography.

Our friends at China Design Hub (CDH) have been covering original design and art from China for a few months now and have shared with us a couple of inspiring new artists. The blog, that features art from China, Taiwan and Hong Kong, has been showcasing different creative industries from industrial and architecture to interior and fashion. Their goal is simply to shake off the negative light and biased view toward Chinese Design. Here are 3 talented artists that caught our attention.

Sally Zou
Sally is a Shanghainese born in 1986 and started picking up art, design and advertising after ...

Colorful SPARK!

Written by on Nov. 18, 2011 in Art Shows, Concept Art, Digital Art, Fine Art, Graphic-design, Poster Art.

I never really considered myself an illustrator, even though my first foray into the art world was drawing. I even came close to posting some of my pseudo-anime pencil sketches from "back in the day" to prove my point. Sure I have tons of coffeeshop cartoons and down-time doodles but an illustrator, I am not. When inspiration strikes however, I am always prepared. Professor Brown's habit of always carrying a Pilot Rolling Ball (Precise) V5 has come in handy while waiting for friends and my never-on-time younger brother. I even started carrying what my colleague calls an "idea book ...

At the tone Pacific Standard Time is...

Written by on Sept. 26, 2011 in Art History, Art Installation, Art Shows, Education, Fine Art.

16 Exhibition are open right now!

Pacific Standard Time is an unprecedented collaboration of cultural institutions across Southern California coming together to celebrate the birth of the L.A. art scene. Beginning October 2011, over 60 cultural institutions will make their contributions to this region-wide initiative encompassing every major L.A. art movement from 1945 to 1980. Celebrate the era that continues to inspire the world.

http://www.pacificstandardtime.org

One recommendation if you are in the area is The Museum of art at Pepperdine University in Malibu. "Selections from the Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation" are on display through ...

Downtown LA Art Walk

Written by on Aug. 2, 2011 in Art Shows.

The free, self-guided, public art phenomenon known as The Downtown Art Walk brings together art lovers and community friends to the ever evolving downtown Los Angeles. With exciting and unique offerings around every corner, downtown celebrates the arts each and every month on the 2nd Thursday. Please refer to your calendar for specific dates. Hours vary by gallery, but can typically range from Noon – 9PM.

Future Downtown Art Walk dates (the 2nd Thursday of every month) are: June 9, July 14, August 11, September 8, October 13, November 10 and December 8.

Many of The Downtown Art Walk activities take ...