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ARTIST of the DAY: Mark Castator

cooling OFF

My brain spins. And my mouth usually keeps up. I turned to my husband recently & asked, “Are your ears tired? I can’t seem to shut up.”  I struggle to quiet my mind, hence twenty years of insomnia. Some days I require a sole project or a single object upon which to focus to have a more solitary soundtrack in my head. I find the work of today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Mark Castator, requires me to concentrate on the forms within the form which is oddly calming. (continues below)

Learn more about AAAD Artist of the Day sculptor Mark Castator!
Leda: Moons of Jupiter by sculptor Mark Castator

“Engage the eye. Quiet the mind. Open the heart.” Mark Castator

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CALL for ENTRIES: Illustration Awards

Learn more about the International Illustration Awards from 3x3 Mag!need a
CLEAN PLATE?

I am not a fan of buffet restaurants. Even when I get past the being herded like school children through a cafeteria line, I have trouble with all inclusive nature.  How can one hold everything at a single temp & humidity and expect everything to thrive? Some foods are fragile. Celery & carrots require higher humidity. Dairy needs a lower temp than washed greens.  In exchange for larger variety, we end up with mediocre versions of fresh food that would have better maintained their individuality in a kitchen.  This next call is a hand-picked selection of the highest quality, not a buffet.  Interested? Me too.

Check out this Call for Entries from 3×3 Magazine for the Int’l Illustration Show.  Quality art publication that is both curated but open to illustration is a rare combination. These fees are among the lowest in the industry.  Take a look…

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Learn more about the International Illustration Awards from 3x3 Mag!CALL for ENTRIES:
Illustration Awards
from 3×3 Magazine

 

3×3 Magazine publishes the world’s best contemporary illustration as judged by some of the world’s top art directors, designers and illustrators. They welcome entrants come from every part of the globe are still one of the best values regarding entry & publication fees.

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists for commissioned & non-commissioned work produced/published during 2015.

DEADLINE: March 25, 2016

NOTIFICATION: by June 25, 2016

ENTRY FEE: Single entries are $35 and Series (3–5 images only) are $60. Note: Publication fees for winners are $85 to cover the printing & distributing. Honorable mentions pay $50.

JUDGES:  Read the FAQ for a complete list of judges.

AWARDS: Winners will be featured in the printed annual. Best of Show & Gold medal winners receive our distinctive 3×3×3-inch cube, Silver and Bronze winners receive a framed award; distinctive merit and merit winners receive paper certificates. The eBook will be offered free to a select list of art directors worldwide. In addition all winners will be invited to participate in the 2017 Illustration Directory sent free to 6,000+ art directors and art buyers in America.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

Learn more about the International Illustration Awards from 3x3 Mag!

 

ARTIST of the DAY: Barbara Witkowska

gray DAYS

Cold weather can be lovely –in its season. But I crave blue skies. I get a few during winter’s grip; however, as March marches forward, I am growing intolerant of the gray days. My optimistic nature makes me want to find the beauty in the gray.  Imagine my delight to find the work of today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Barbara Witkowska with all his glorious shades of gray. (continues below)

Paintings by Barbara Witkowska
Work by Barbara Witkowska

“The idea of human value intrigues me, the desire for domination & power over the world.” Barbara Witkowska

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CALL for ENTRIES: Portfolio

Learn more about the Portfolio issue from F-Stop Magazine!naturally
SAUCY

I like to think I eat fairly clean.  But by coincidence, I ran out of all of my standard sauces at one time which necessitated my seeing them ALL in my shopping cart at once.  Who new? Soy, fish, oyster, Worcestershire, Thai chili, plum, four vinegars, 3 mustards, and lets not forget sriracha. In my defense, there ARE a few of scratch-made ones like barbecue & chocolate sauce.  It seems my portfolio of foods aren’t all as pure as I’d like to believe.  This next Call want your purely individual portfolio.  Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from F-Stop Magazine for Portfolio, (Issue #76). No entry fee, and it is a great opportunity to show a full body of work. Take a moment to look at the last few issues. You’ll be inspired. We can’t wait to see your images published here

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Portfolio from F-Stop Magazine

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ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists

THEME: For issue #76 F-Stop Magazine is looking for a body of work.

MEDIA: Photography

DEADLINE:  March 15, 2016

PUBLICATION: April 1, 2016

ENTRY FEE: None

AWARDS: Selected artists/photographers will have images published in Issue #76

ABOUT F-Stop: F-Stop Magazine is an online magazine featuring contemporary photography from established & emerging photographers from around the world. Each issue has a theme that the unites the images to create a dynamic dialogue. Founded in 2003 and published online, bi-monthly.

For complete details, Read the Guidelines!

Learn more about the Wonder-Full issue from F-Stop Magazine!

CALL for ENTRIES: Swarm

Learn more about the Swarm exhibit from the Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center!APPLES
stink

Bugs, both lady & stink, invade my house every winter.  I can only assume their numbers increase wildly due to the need to seek warmth.  The ladybugs that everyone adores are different that the erratic, mean-spirited beetle variety that haunts the windows & lampshades in my home.  And the stinkbugs, oh my.  Did you know that National Geographic wrote an article a few years ago suggesting that these odoriferous creatures add an apple flavor to sauces?  Thanks, but no. I’ll stick with the orchard original.  This next Call is the only place I want to see swarms. How about you?

Check out this Call for Entries from Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (Solomons, MD) for Swarm. $25 entry, epic jurors and a great show, every time. Take a look…

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Learn more about the Swarm exhibit from the Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center!CALL for ENTRIES:
Swarm

“Works that are inspired by insects – creatures that represent 90% of animal life on Earth.  The jury seeks works that find their inspiration in the prolific world of insects, from their form and color, to their mating and eating habits, to their many intriguing survival strategies.  Whether bugs are the fodder for fantastical creations, or a means for artists to engage with the sciences, the jury seeks to create a lush exploration of insects.  –from annmariegarden.org

ELIGIBILITY: All artists working in U.S.

MEDIA: Open to all media

DEADLINE:  March 23, 2016

NOTIFICATION:  April 1, 2016

ENTRY FEE:  $25 for up to 4

JUROR: The exhibit will be juried by a 1-2 member panel; typically, one member of the panel is drawn from the Smithsonian Institution.

AWARDS: Annmarie will present cash awards to outstanding work.  Jurors will review installed works for award selection. Awards are contingent upon sponsors; typically there are three awards of approx. $250 plus an invitation for a solo/group show.

SALES: Annmarie will retain a 40% commission of the listed sale price.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

Learn more about the Finding Our Place exhibit at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center!

 

CALL for ENTRIES: Recycle

Learn more about the Recycle 2016 Exhibit from BWAC!hello
AGAIN

Cooking is a constant exercise in recycling & upcycling in my house.  A whole chicken will provide a dinner, chicken salad for lunch, broth for future soups, scraps for breakfast hash or lunch tacos plus a treat or three for the pup.  My least favorite of all these is the original chicken dinner.  The upcycled & recycled varieties are always superior, just like the media for this next exhibit.  Never have an empty plate by expanding your menu by incorporating what you already do…

Check out this Call for Entries from BWAC (Brooklyn, NY) for Recycle 2016. Take advantage of a discount for early entry, a distinguished juror & significant cash awards. Take a look…

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Learn more about the Recycle 2016 Exhibit from BWAC!CALL for ENTRIES:
Recycle 2016

 

“Recycle, the Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition’s national juried show of art crafted from cast-off, discarded & re-purposed materials, will be a celebration of ingenuity and imagination.” –from bwac.org

ELIGIBILITY: Open to U.S. artists 18+

MEDIA: Open to all media

ENTRY FEE: $45 up to 3, $5 ea. add’l (early bird) or $65 up to 3, $5 ea add’l after March 8

DEADLINE: March 8, 2016 (early bird) or March 22, 2016 (final)

NOTIFICATION: April 1, 2016

JUROR:  Harriet Taub is the Exec. Dir. of Materials for the Arts, one of the largest reuse centers in the U.S & a program of the NYC Dept. of Cultural Affairs.  She joined MFTA in 1998 & also co-founded and helms its affiliated nonprofit, Friends of Materials for the Arts, which provides teacher training, arts and environmental education, and arts programming like artist residencies.  Taub graduated from NYU’s Steinhardt School of Education. She currently sits on the boards of the environmental organization the Reuse Alliance and the arts organization Pentacle.

AWARDS: Best of Show Gold $1000, Most Innovative Use of Materials $500, People’s Choice $250, Curator’s Choice $250 & ten $100 Certificates of Recognition.

SALES: BWAC will retain a 25% commission on all exhibition sales.

For full details, Read the Full Call!

Learn more about the Recycle 2016 show from BWAC!

CALL for ENTRIES: What’s New Pussycat?

Learn more about the Whats New Pussycat exhibit at the 1650 Gallery!something’s
FISHY

Children often outgrow the dislike of strongly-flavored foods, but I truly just substituted some for others.  I used to love sardines on saltines as a kid, but now you can always anchovy paste in my pantry.  This could be an explanation for why our household is such a hit with all the neighborhood felines, just like this next Call should be.  Take a look…

Check out this Call for Entries from the 1650 Gallery (Los Angeles, CA) for What’s New Pussycat?, a juried photography exhibit. $35 entry & free matting and framing (pre-set sizes). There’s even a way to avoid shipping. This could be a great opportunity…

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What’s New Pussycat?

 

“Cats. Love ’em or hate ’em, they surround us. They rule our world with a furry sharp-clawed fist. They allow us to live with them as long as we abide by their rules. Step out of line, and you will feel their wrath.  What’s a human to do?”

ELIGIBILITY: All artists age 18+

MEDIA: Photography

DEADLINE:  March 6, 2016

NOTIFICATION: By March 13, 2016

ENTRY FEE: $35 for up to 5, $5 ea. add’l

JUROR: Andrew Overtoom is an award-winning filmmaker & photographer living in L.A. He publishes THE UNDEAD NEG, is launching a quarterly photography journal & owns the 1650 Gallery.

AWARDS: Best In Show, 2nd & 3rd Place will be awarded & posted after the opening. Awarded photos will be featured on the show page & Best In Show winners will have a small portfolio featured in the 1650 Spotlight gallery.

SALES: Selected artists may choose to offer their work for sale. The gallery retains 50% commission. The 1650 Gallery offers free matting and framing for accepted photographs that fit their pre-cut mat sizes for the duration of the exhibition. Photo sizes are 8″x10″, 11″x14″ 16″x20″, or 20″x24″.

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Learn more about the 1650 Gallery!

ARTIST of the DAY: Oriol Malet

musical GEN(i)US

I find artist inspiration in unexpected places.  Lately, I’ve had a rash of commissions that have come musicians –from punk to folk.  My brain processes the sound aesthetically and the imagery just appears.  I appreciate the opportunity to exercise my creative brain differently. Today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Oriol Malet finds much of his motivation in jazz. (continues below)

Red Books (left) & White Cat (right) by illustrator Oriol Malet!
Red Books (left) & White Cat (right) by illustrator Oriol Malet!

Malet assures us that he does not take his references from graphic design but from literature and music. Oriol’s drawings derive more from the work of Boris Vian or Charles Mingus than from any visual artists.  He has been studying music for five years on the drums he has played all his life. Now, in addition, in honor of his devotion to jazz, he has begun to play the trumpet.

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ARTIST of the DAY: Alicia Tormey

testing BOUNDARIES

In addition to being the Editor of AAAD, I spend a considerable amount of time consulting with artists individually on branding their work, unifying their message & the philosophical packaging of their work for consumption.  Technology is vehicle that allows delivery of work that is complete in contrast with that very technology.  I appreciate the push to expand my knowledge, to remain relevant, to drag a few artists wit me. Today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Alicia Tormey finds her own motivation in testing boundaries. (continues below)

"Galaxy" (left) and "Swoon" (right) by Alicia Tormey, encaustic mixed media
“Galaxy” (left) & “Swoon” (right) by Alicia Tormey, encaustic mixed media

“An insatiable curiosity drives me to constantly experiment while testing the boundaries of this medium. The mystery of not knowing what’s going to happen next has the power to hold my attention for long stretches of time. The unpredictable nature of encaustic and the open flame of a torch captivates me and pulls me along for a never ending ride.” —Alicia Tormey

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ARTIST of the DAY: Adam Flynn

doing the MATH

In a house with a Music major & an English major, you’d be surprised how of the words “let’s do the math” are uttered.  It is actually a reference to time.  Because our performing careers require extensive preparation & travel, we “do the math” backwards to calculate leave times, load-in times, travel times.  Language is defined by the user.  Sometimes it joins us; sometimes it divides us.  When teaching branding, I like to remind people that art is inclusive but labels like illustration & graphic design are often consider exclusive. Creativity boxed. Today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Adam Flynn invites you to do the math and appreciate creativity in all its many boxes. (continues below)

from the Glitched series by Adam Flynn

“Colourful pixels are distorted through pixel sorting algorithms to create a unique effect.” —Adam Flynn

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