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25 Apr Illustration Friday: Wrinkles

Illustration Friday is a fun website for artists. Every Friday a new topic or keyword is posted, and artists are encouraged to sketch or illustrate anything they want to based on that topic. Some artists (such as Guy Francis) will really get creative and treat it like a professional assignment, putting a clever or goofy twist on the theme. There...

24 Apr Copyright or Copywrong?

In case you haven't heard, there's legislation moving through Congress that could have serious negative consequences for artists. It's called the Orphan Works Act, and if passed it would radically change copyright law and seriously water down the legal protections artists currently enjoy. My friend and fellow blogger Tom Richmond did a terrific job explaining the dangers of the Orphan Works...

23 Apr Networking For Dummies

As the saying goes, it's not just what you know; it's who you know. When it comes to making connections and finding new clients, there is only so much you can do online or through the mail. At some point every freelancer needs to get out there and make face-to-face connections with potential clients. If you aren't networking, you should be. Many creative types struggle with networking, myself included. I'm shy and introverted. I'm much happier alone in my cave than out there mingling with people. I don't like making small talk, and there are many things I would rather do than spend my time shaking the hands of strangers and trying to sell my services. I do it anyway, because networking is one of the most effective ways I know of to make connections and land new clients. I'm still a beginner at networking, so I've been researching what works and what doesn't and learning how I can make the process less stressful, even fun. Here's a few tips and tricks I've learned that have worked for me:

21 Apr MicroCon is Coming!

Attention Minnesota comic book and animation fans! MicroCon 2008 is returning to the State Fairgrounds on Sunday, April 27. MicroCon is Minnesota's second largest comic book convention (the largest being FallCon, a two-day event in October). It's a fun gathering of artists, retailers, and fans. Expect to see dozens of artists including pencillers and inkers from Marvel and DC, local animators,...