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jeff nishinaka’s paper dragons

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It’s been more than four years since I checked in to see what paper artist Jeff Nishinaka has been working on and when I did I discovered beautiful paper dragons in his ever-growing portfolio.

 

 

Perfect timing. Yesterday marked the Chinese New Year and it just so happens that 2012 is The Year Of The Dragon.

 

 

Nishinaka’s work continues to inspire and bring joy. May the Year Of The Dragon bring that and more to you and yours.

 

 

 

 

Nishinaka talks about the dragon in Chinese culture in this video.

 

 

Watch Nishinaka at work in this time lapse video of the artist making a sculpture that took 9 weeks to complete – fascinating.

 

 

More new work on his website

 

P.S.

Notice anything different today? Thanks for your patience as I change things around a bit, do some housecleaning and get DAM ready for this Year Of The Dragon. The new look should be complete in a few days. More to come soon.

get your art online in 2012

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Happy New Year. I’m taking a few days off to prepare for the start of next week’s Artist Online Seminar program.  I’m tidying up the virtual classroom, setting up the support forum, loading up the class materials and reaching out to all of the participants.

 

Registration closes on Friday, January 6th and the class begins Monday, January 9th – if you are ready to get your art online there is still time to sign up.

Learn how to create and maintain a website that properly showcases your art for a fraction of what it costs to hire a web designer – you can do this!

Watch the video clip above to see two minutes from one of the modules – the class has 15 videos, 8 live group calls, an 80 page guide, a support forum and more.

2012 is going to rock for the artists taking this class – are you one of them? Sign up here.

I’ll be back later in the week with more great art to share.

 

 

 

the thankful, the gift and the giveaway

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daMuse is down for the count with a wicked virus, but I wanted to say Happy Thanksgiving before the day ends. So much to be thankful for…so much.

Abundant Inspiration Surrounds Us

the thankful

I am thankful to artists everywhere for enriching our lives. I am also thankful for a Universe rich with inspiration and possibility.

the gift

As a thank you on this day of thanks, I want you to have the image above – click on it to view it full size, then right click it to save it.  The 72dpi image is good for use on blogs and websites. Abundant inspiration really does surround us.  Enjoy.

the giveaway

To celebrate artists I am giving away one seat in my upcoming 8-week online class Artist Online Seminars. If you win you can use the seat for yourself or give it to a favorite artist who needs help with their website.

To enter the giveaway leave a comment below nominating an artist you would like to see on the pages of Daily Art Muse (please don’t nominate yourself – but do have a friend nominate you!).

Only one entry per person  – comments will close 11:59 pm on 11/27/11. A random number generator will choose a winner. Come back Monday, 11/28/11 to see if you won.

Happy Thanksgiving!

{back to bed for me…see you soon}

P.S. The discounted price for the January 2012 Artist Online Seminar ends on November 30th.  Read what program participants are saying about AOLSwatch a video clip and get your questions answered.

 

 

on the road again

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I’m wrapping up my visit in Washington, DC and heading north in the morning. Shortly after I arrived here three weeks ago it became apparent I would need to radically adjust my plans to accommodate unforeseen circumstances.

LIMITED STOP
Washington DC November 2011 ©Susan Lomuto

After grappling with the situation at hand I reminded myself that every experience offers gifts if we remain open, and ultimately I surrendered myself to the experience. It meant I didn’t have much time to visit with the artists I came to see, but when I did spend time with them I fell into their circle again easily and with great joy. I feel lucky to be part of this tribe – even if only part time and from a distance – and I have a special affection for each of them (couple of crushes too).

I’ll be back (yeah, I’ll be back). Posts will resume when the car gets me safely home. daMuse is on the road again. . .

Hello/Goodbye
{As seen through a shop window in Chinatown. They were two of several plastic cats with arms that bobbed up and down waving at passersby}
Washington DC November 2011 ©Susan Lomuto

take control of your website

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Would you like to be able to create a website like the ones pictured below?  It’s not as difficult as you might think. Many artists have been able to take control over their websites by taking the hands on Artist Online Seminar with daMuse. There is a new Artist Online Seminar starting in January – you don’t want to miss it!

Australia’s Sabine Spiesser, a Digital Collage and Jewelry Artist, created her website using what she learned about WordPress. Sabine needed a way to organize an extensive portfolio smoothly and effectively and the AOLS program helped her achieve that – her art really shines on this site.

Click on the image to see more of Sabine’s digital collage and jewelry

 

    “I was planning on revamping my old tired website and expand it to cover all my creative pursuits. Susan Lomuto posted an invitation to her course at the crucial moment.
    It was one of the best online seminars I have ever taken.
    Students were provided with lots of examples and resources. We were able to do a sample site before diving head on into the process of creating a WYSIWYG website – no code involved.This was followed by having our hand held all the way via video tutorials, forum and group calls.
    Not only did we learn from Susan, but also each other. I learned a new language without having to resort to code.
    Thank you Susan, I am so excited about my new online presence!” – Sabine Spiesser

 

The next 8-week class begins begins on January 9, 2012. Read about what you learn and what kind of support you receive: Artist Online Seminar.

Register in November and receive $30 off the price – pay only $117 for this 8-week program. For about $14 a week you get 8 weeks of instruction and support – that’s a sweet deal! Lock in at this price today or pay $147 in December.

Register this week (November 6th – November 12, 2011) and receive a review of your current website. In the audit you learn what works/what doesn’t work on your website and receive suggestions for changes that maximize your opportunity to turn visitors into customers, including tweaks to make your website user friendly.

Glass artist Jennifer Umphress created an elegant website with a minimal design that really shows off her stunning sculpture (Jen is now working on a second website – using a different platform that she learned in class – can’t wait to show you that one too!)

Click on the image to see more of Jennifer’s glass sculpture

Here’s what people are saying:

“I finally have the tools to create the website I need. Thanks to Susan’s unending kindness, knowledge and patience–I am actually learning to do what I never thought I’d be able to do myself. Many many thanks.” – Alix R.

 

    “You deliver a huge a mount of value for what we paid. I totally appreciate it, and I really appreciate that you have gone out of your way to test the delivery mode, anticipate problems when you can, offer a reasonable alternative when you can’t, and STILL over-deliver value instead of cutting off your attendees with what effectively amounts to an ‘act of God’ clause. I’ve put out more money for far less and been treated just as I described. Thank you so much.” – Perri J.

“My website was a friendly, disheveled mess until Susan helped me. I’m proud of my site now: it reflects the professionalism of my work and the style I want my audience to connect with me. What I like best about Susan is her articulate graciousness when working with people: she is direct, effective, and she truly wants you to succeed at your art. Thanks, Susan!” – Victoria Hughes

 

Reserve your seat now, then don’t think about it until after the holidays – In January you will have an experienced guide waiting to help you stay cool, calm and collected as you create a website to showcase your art that makes you proud.  2012 Artist Online Seminar
Don’t hibernate this winter, make the most of the cold days indoors getting your website ready for spring.