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Explosion 600,000 Images
Art Explosion
600,000 is an enormous collection of clip art--a 1,500-page catalog, with
600,000 images in all. Everything is right there in the box: no downloading,
no memberships.
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Art Explosion
600,000 is an enormous collection of clip art--a 1,500-page catalog, with
600,000 images in all. Everything is right there in the box: no downloading,
no memberships.
From the Manufacturer:
A world of sensational graphics awaits you inside every box of Art Explosion
600,000. If you can think of an image, you can bet we’ve got it! That’s
because Art Explosion gives you unparalleled selection. With hundreds of
categories and subcategories, you just won’t find a more comprehensive
library of spectacular graphics. And, with all 600,000 graphics inside
the box, there’s absolutely no downloading or memberships.
A world of
sensational graphics awaits you inside every box of Art Explosion 600,000.
If you can think of an image, you can bet we’ve got it! That’s because
Art Explosion gives you unparalleled selection. With hundreds of categories
and subcategories, you just won’t find a more comprehensive library of
spectacular graphics. And, with all 600,000 graphics inside
the box, there’s
absolutely no downloading or memberships.
Art Explosion
is the #1 selling brand of clip art software. And for good reason. The
quality is second to none. You get 55% Vector clip art and 80% color images,
plus 29 CD-ROMS, two CD-ROM keep-safe portfolios, and an image catalog
spanning 1300 pages!
Satisfy all
of your creative needs. Add color and individuality to all your projects
with Art Explosion 600,000.
Features • 1,500-page printed
catalog • Quick-locator index • Onscreen previews of all images • Drag-and-drop
simplicity •
600,000 images
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Expand your image library as
well as your imagination with ClickArt 50,000. Whether you create projects
for work, for school, or just for fun, ClickArt 50,000 is a must-have in
any design software library.
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Expand your image library as well
as your imagination with ClickArt 50,000. Whether you create projects for
work, for school, or just for fun, ClickArt 50,000 is a must-have in any
design software library. Enrich all your projects with this set's 50,000
premium graphics, fine art works, photos, and other elements. Built-in
image editing tools make ClickArt 50,000 complete, affordable, and creative
software.
Ideal for greeting cards, banners,
calendars, signs, labels, newsletters, and other projects, ClickArt 50,000
helps you find the ideal graphic accent to enrich every design, from exciting
photos to any of 200 eye-catching TrueType fonts. Use the advanced drawing
tools and a built-in photo workshop to fine-tune images to meet your needs.
The software is compatible with all
of your favorite Broderbund print programs--including The Print Shop, PrintMaster,
American Greetings CreataCard, Calendar Creator, and Family Tree Maker--as
well as other popular desktop-publishing applications.
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Create professional-quality cards,
projects, and crafts, including gift tags, announcements, invitations,
envelopes, stationery, self mailers, party theme sets, labels, and stickers.
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Greeting Card Factory: With 7,000-plus
exclusive greeting cards and customizable projects, more than 35,000 graphics,
4,000 sentiments, and 300 fonts, you'll always find the expression and
inspiration you need with Art
Explosion Greeting Card Factory
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From the Manufacturer
Show your loved ones how much you
care by making your next greeting card with Art Explosion Greeting Card
Factory 2.
Create beautiful, store-quality greeting
cards for every occasion in minutes. Choose from millions of unique greeting
card possibilities or create your very own. With over 7,000+ exclusive
greeting cards and customizable projects, 35,000+ beautiful graphics, 4,000+
sentiments, and 300+ fonts, you'll always find the best way to express
yourself.
Show your loved ones how much you
care by making your next greeting card with Art Explosion Greeting Card
Factory 2.
Create beautiful, store-quality greeting
cards for every occasion in minutes. Choose from millions of unique greeting
card possibilities or create your very own. With over 7,000+ exclusive
greeting cards and customizable projects, 35,000+ beautiful graphics, 4,000+
sentiments, and 300+ fonts, you'll always find the best way to express
yourself.
Art Explosion Greeting Card Factory
is the easiest and most complete greeting card software available. It goes
far beyond competing products with many more unique possibilities. It also
allows you to create dozens of other projects and crafts including gift
tags, announcements, invitations, envelopes, stationery, self mailers,
party theme sets, labels and stickers, thank you notes, and much more -
all in one program!
Features: • Create professional-quality
cards and crafts • 7,000-plus greeting cards and customizable projects
• More than
35,000 graphics, 4,000 sentiments,
and 300 fonts • Design party theme sets, stickers, invitations, and more
• Easy-to-use tools
and intuitive interface
This magazine focuses on the
ideas and inspiration for practicing artists particularly interested in
Realistic styles. Its features include profile articles and step-by-step
demonstrations. Service articles provide methods by which artists can improve
their skills and collectors can improve their knowledge of fine art. The
magazine contains a balanced coverage of oil painting, watercolor, acrylics,
drawing, sculpture and printmaking.
JOKES about
art or Art of joke
Art value..
An artist
asked the gallery owner if there had been any interest in his art paintings
on display at that time. 'I have good news and bad news,' the owner replied.
'The good
news is that a gentleman enquired about your art work and wondered if it
would appreciate in value after your death. When I told him it would, he
bought all 15 of your paintings.'
'That's wonderful,'
the artist exclaimed. 'What's the bad news?'
'The guy was
your doctor...'
Sounds Like
Art
A wealthy
playboy met a beautiful young girl in an exclusive lounge. He took her
to his lavish apartment, where he soon discovered she was actually well
groomed and apparently very intelligent. Hoping to get intimate with her,
he began showing her his collection of expensive art and paintings,
first editions by famous authors, and offered her a glass of wine.
He asked whether
she preferred Port or Sherry and she said, 'Oh, Sherry, by all means. To
me, it's the nectar of the gods. Just looking at it in a crystal clear
decanter fills me with a glorious sense of anticipation. When the stopper
is removed and the gorgeous liquid is poured into my glass, I inhale the
enchanting aroma, and I'm lifted on the wings of ecstasy. It seems as though
I'm about to drink a magic potion and my whole being begins to glow. The
sound of a thousand violins being softly played fills my ears and I'm transported
into another world.'
She continued,
'On the other hand, Port makes me fart.'
Doctor Artist
Q. A person
who is a doctor and an artist?
A. Psycartist!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Artist
An artist
Santa Singh tried to concentrate on his work, but the attraction he felt
for his model finally became irresistible. He threw down his palette, took
her in his arms, and kissed her.
She pushed
Santa Singh away. 'Maybe your other models let you kiss them,' she said,
'but I'm not that kind!'
'Actually,
I've never tried to kiss a model before,' Santa Singh protested.
'Really?'
she said, softening. 'Well, how many models have there been?'
'Four so far,'
Santa replied, thinking back. 'A jug, two apples, and a vase.'
Artist
There was
an artist who worked from a studio in his home. He specialized in nudes,
and had been working on what he thought would be a masterpiece for several
months now.
His model
showed up and, after exchanging the usual greetings and small talk, she
began to undress for the day's work.
He told her
not to bother, since he felt pretty bad with a cold he had been fighting.
He added that he would pay her for the day, but that she could just go
home; he just wanted some hot tea and then, off to bed.
The model
said, 'Oh, please, let me fix it for you. It's the least I can do.'
He agreed
and told her to fix herself a cup too. They were sitting in the living
room exchanging small talk and enjoying their tea, when he heard the front
door open and close, then some familiar footsteps.
'Oh my God!'
he whispered loudly, 'It's my wife! Quick! Take all your clothes off!'
Artwork
A kindergarten
teacher was observing her classroom of children while they drew. She would
occasionally walk around to see each child's artwork. As she got to Little
Johnny who was working diligently, she asked what the drawing was.
Little Johnny
replied, 'I'm drawing God.'
The teacher
paused and said, 'But no one knows what God looks like.'
Without missing
a beat, or looking up from his drawing Little Johnny replied, 'They will
in a minute.'
What
is an Artist's Statement & How Often Should It Be Updated? by:
Yasmeen
Abdur-Rahman
An artist’s statement is a statement
of ideas and thoughts that describe your philosophy, vision, and passion
towards your artistic creations.
Ponder over the following questions
prior to writing your artist’s statement:
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Is your work whimsical, thought provoking,
or edgy?
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Does it portray a series of stories?
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Whom or what has influenced you the
most?
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How is your work meaningful to you?
How do you begin to write your artists
statement? You could begin by writing a quote that has inspired you and
your work, or you could create a strong sentence that summarizes your philosophy
about your life and how art has changed your views on life in general.
You could also include what type of style and technique that motivates
you the most while creating your art creation.
Some artists have writer’s block
when it comes to putting down their thoughts on paper. I would suggest
that you start with words that best describe your art and inner thoughts
then go back to edit them into definite statements. Most artists know and
feel what they are trying to convey to their audience, however, writing
it down becomes a huge task.
Personally, I believe your artist’s
statement should be written by yourself because of the personal touch you
would be able to provide to it. No one knows better about your artistry
other than yourself. Your audience will get a feel of what your inner thoughts
are and how you find this passion to be a lifestyle and not a hobby.
Make sure you aren’t using too many
words that only artists would recognize. Express yourself while allowing
your words to flow. You are expressing your passion; so don’t feel pressured
to become a renounced writer.
While being an artist is a rewarding
career, unfortunately, there are people outside of this industry who would
say it is a hobby. So, it is very important to express how you feel about
your craft through your artist’s statement. Writing a one-page statement
would be sufficient in getting your statement across to your audience,
but if it runs to a page two, that’s fine. Clearly, it shows your audience
that you are vividly and precisely getting your thoughts across.
Your artist’s statement should be
updated as your career inspires new direction and when there are profound
events that have captured new inspirations in your creative vision. Your
statement could be updated at the same pace similar to updating your résumé.
If you’re still unsure how to get
started, here are two excellent sites that have sample statements: www.mollygordon.com
or www.naia-artists.org
Your artist’s statement is a very
important tool. Take a block of time out of your daily or weekly schedules
to create the type of statement that will allow your audience to understand
how you began your journey.
About The Author
Yasmeen Abdur-Rahman, Virtual Assistant
& Lifestyle Entrepreneur Coach, is the owner of a home-based business
called ‘The Brownstone Workshop.’ If you need your artist support materials
(ASMs) professionally created and updated along with other administrative,
ad hoc services, or lifestyle coaching, call on Yasmeen at (919) 319-6271,
via e-mail yasmeen033@aol.com or
via website: http://www.thebrownstoneworkshop.bigstep.com
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Easy Ideas for Organizing Kids Artwork by: Maria Gracia
In school, kids are encouraged to
create, draw, color, paint and build. These activities can certainly stimulate
children, and help them grow.
Very often, these masterpieces that
your children create are brought home and proudly displayed. But what do
you do when all of the artwork begins to take over your home? Here are
7 great ideas:
1. FIND THE DIAMONDS. Rather than
keeping every single piece of artwork your child creates, sit down with
your child on a regular basis and ask him to choose the one or two he likes
best. By the end of the year, you should have no more than 5 pieces of
artwork that your child believes to be his "best" pieces. This will help
keep the artwork under control, and will still give you an opportunity
to save his creations for future memories.
2. A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND
WORDS. Take photos of the artwork that your child creates and keep these
photos in a scrapbook. This way, even if the artwork is discarded for space
purposes, you'll still have the memory!
3. KIDS FILE STORAGE BOX. Office
supply stores carry portable file boxes that hold hanging file folders.
These generally have a cover and a handle for easy portability. Help your
child create her very own filing system. Perhaps one file folder for 2nd
grade artwork, one for 3rd grade artwork, and so on. Now, all the drawings,
and any type of artwork that lays flat, will be kept safe and organized.
You'll even be teaching your child filing skills! It's never too early!
4. KEEP IT CONTAINED. For other artwork
that does not lay flat, the perfect container may be a large, plastic container
with a lid. Your child will have a space for shadowboxes, and other artwork
that won't fit into a file folder. Again, be choosy. If you keep every
single piece of artwork your child brings home for the next 15 years, your
house is going to be overflowing with it.
5. HANG IT. Get your child his very
own artwork bulletin board so he can display his favorite artwork in his
bedroom. When organized on a nice cork board, this really adds a nice touch
to a child's room. Plus, your child can very easily switch one piece of
art, with another.
6. SUPPLY MANIA. If your child produces
a lot of artwork at home, she probably has tons of crayons, markers and
other art supplies. Keep it all in a portable box, light enough for your
child to be able to transport it from one room into the next. In addition,
separate and organize the supplies into separate Zip-lock baggies before
putting them in the box. This will keep everything organized and easily
accessible.
7. THE PERFECT GIFT. Kids artwork
makes the perfect gift for grandma, grandpa, sister Jane, Aunt Sue, Uncle
Jim, and so on. Rather than buying gifts for your child to give to family
members, encourage them to give their creations away as special gifts to
special people.
About The Author
by Maria Gracia - Get Organized
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