http://www.viewpoints.com/Arts-Web-Sites Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:31:25 GMT Reviews about Arts Web Sites http://www.viewpoints.com/Ravelry-review-7bf94 Looking for the perfect project for that 143 yards of orange-striped acrylic? Want to see everyone else's versions of the Jaywalker? Looking for other knitters who love the same webcomics you do? — Trust me: it's ALL on Ravelry. Be prepared to spend the time you've set aside for knitting here. You'll sign on, thinking you'll only spend a few minutes, looking for that perfect yarn--but then you find the forums, and you start looking at projects, and as soon as you know it it's the next morning and you forgot to sleep because of THE RAV. —... Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:31:25 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Ravelry-review-7bf94 asltw 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Some-Photos-of-that-Day-review-468a4 In March 1979, when Jamie Livingston was a student at Bard College, he started taking one photo a day. Using a Polaroid SX-70 Land Camera, he began a dad-by-day photographic journal that he kept until the day he died, in 1997. After his death, a couple of Livngston's friends gathered the photographs, which Livingston had dated and filed in chronological order, and put them on exhibit at Bard, the photographer's alma mater. As one would expect, there were a few dates without photos: maybe Livingston didn't get around to taking pictures on thse days. Maybe he did take photos, but they were lost somewhere along the way. We'll never know. For the days that there are no photographs, his friends created simple date markers. The entire collection of photographs is up for viewing on a website called Some Photos of the Day. — Be Prepared.... — — Some Photos of the Day is among the most moving art websites I've ever encountered. Start at the very beginning of Livingston's... Sun, 08 Jun 2008 09:06:03 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Some-Photos-of-that-Day-review-468a4 Telpher 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Rick-Piper-Art-review-23424 Rick Piper is a very, very talented artist with a fantastic vision.  He is truly my favorite artist and I really love his works.  His shop is in Cocoa Beach, Florida and located at 18 North Brevard Avenue in the Bailiwick Mall.  If you like his work, you can sign up to be on his email list where he will send you previews of his newest artwork (along with a discounted price for being on the email list).  I grew up on Cocoa Beach and Rick's artwork appeals greatly to me.  Please visit his website and check out all the beautiful items he creates. — ... Mon, 07 Apr 2008 01:17:02 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Rick-Piper-Art-review-23424 Pinkfrogs 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Addicted-To-Rubber-Stamps-review-5de42 This is without a doubt the very best site I have found for rubber stamps.  If you like to scrapbook or make cards their selection is incredible.  Their shipping is really fast and they have fun sales.  Check it out, you won't be... Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:57:20 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Addicted-To-Rubber-Stamps-review-5de42 iscrap 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Dick-Blick-Art-Materials-review-7f1a1 Dick Blick had exactly the thickness of chipboard I was looking for at a reasonable price.  The website was easy to use and the shipping was really fast.  The one thing I would like to see is a smaller size like 12 X 24 or 12 X 28 as the larger size is a little difficult to cut down to a workable size for scrapbooking. ... Sun, 30 Mar 2008 19:11:01 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Dick-Blick-Art-Materials-review-7f1a1 justbecause 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Illustration-Friday-review-e2345 I stumbled upon the Illustration Friday website through a friend's blog.  It took me a while to participate, but once I did I was so happy to have found such a wonderful new place to express myself artistically. — This website is dubbed" Illustration Friday" because every Friday, the site managers post a new "theme".  The theme is usually only one or two words, just enough to spark a thought.  Artists of all skill levels are then encouraged to create a work of art based on the theme of the week and share it on the website. — I am not always able to participate, due to my busy schedule.  But, I enjoy browsing and being thoroughly inspired by the amazing artists who participate.  Many of the artists are published illustrators of children's books - a field in which I hope to make my mark someday. — Since you are required to post your artwork on your own blog before sharing on the website, I have found the blogs of many talented... Thu, 27 Mar 2008 18:18:16 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Illustration-Friday-review-e2345 mhew 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Dick-Blick-Art-Materials-review-49501 Many people will recognize the little Dick Blick logo man from their school days. This massive store has been around for ages, and not only caters to the artist but also schools. They have everything from professional artists materials and school/fun pack for children. They also carry an array of special needs products. Depending on what you are looking for their prices range from under a dollar to in the thousands. — — When I was attending the Art Institute I was required to have a wide range of materials, and being like many other college students I was broke. I shopped around on-line, and Dick Blick consistently came in at the top of the list for low prices. With lists in hand I was able to find everything I needed for my various classes, at lower prices and buy everything all at once and take advantage of their free shipping for purchases over $200. I have literally saved hundreds if not thousands over the years using this company. —... Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:41:20 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Dick-Blick-Art-Materials-review-49501 Magikcat13 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Favorite-Web-Sites-for-Kids-Holiday-Arts-Crafts-review-8c8d4 As a preschool parent and home-schooling Mom, I am always on the look out for fun arts and crafts activities that compliment our learning. I am also a holiday nut. I love to decorate and celebrate! — — Whether you’re a parent, grandparent or teacher, if you’re looking fun arts and crafts activity ideas at your fingertips, I’ve done some research for you. — — Here are three web sites I use regularly to find holiday or theme related arts and crafts projects. — — www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/ — — Enchanted Learning has been around for many years. I can’t tell you how many times I‘ve seen a neat teaching idea and was told “I got this idea from the enchanted learning web site.” — — Enchanted Learning offers lots of good lesson plans ideas but the holiday crafts are really great. The instructions are easy to follow and they mostly use supplies you will have on hand. ... Sun, 24 Feb 2008 12:14:29 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Favorite-Web-Sites-for-Kids-Holiday-Arts-Crafts-review-8c8d4 awlafon 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Deviantart-com-review-2a872 I think this is a great site for up-and-coming artists. If you want to get your artwork out on the web, this is a good place to start. There are some excellent artists on this site, with a varied selection, and a large membership to view and comment on your... Wed, 20 Feb 2008 06:24:43 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Deviantart-com-review-2a872 adriadna 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/poetry-com-review-82c76 I am sure there are some good aspects to poetry.com, but it is hard to find them among all the junk mail and spam. Everyone who submits to them receives mailings telling the writer how wonderful they are and promising all kinds of great awards and honors all of which cost money.  if you want to see your name in print, it is a good thing because they will publish you, but of course you have to buy the anthology if you want a copy of your printed work. — I am published by them and it is a pretty decent book, but  nothing that will ever get me real recognition because usually only frustrated hopefuls buy them. Still,the company sends me almost daily emails telling me that I am the greatest thing since sliced bread and trying to get me to purchase various services they offer.  The voice of reason reminds me that if they think I have such talent then why haven't I actually won one of their contests? I honestly don't believe anyone ever truly wins, especially after... Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:52:02 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/poetry-com-review-82c76 Shelbia 2 http://www.viewpoints.com/How-Fast-They-Grow-review-4b103 Do you love to scrapbook? Do you ever find yourself with no time? This is the perfect site for you! — — How Fast They Grow is a digital scrapbook site that allows you to upload your own photos, then select from a variety of backgrounds and layouts. This site will put your pages together, and for a small fee ($7.50/page) they will ship your pages to you! — — You can then put the pages in your own scrapbook, or you can purchase a beautiful scrapbook from the How Fast They Grow store! — — The only drawback is that the pages only come in 12 x 12, so if you like making smaller scrapbooks, you will not be happy with this. But, for those of you who love scrapbooking but can never find the time, I would check this site... Mon, 11 Feb 2008 22:58:46 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/How-Fast-They-Grow-review-4b103 morningangel513 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/All-Free-Crafts--134184-review-127e0 I had not heard of this site until another lady reviewed it. I went there to check it out for my self. If you like crafts this is an excellent place to go. I am not very crafty but I think there are some ideas here I would like to try. — If you haven't been there go check it out. You'll love it. Every craft you can imagine is there. —... Sat, 19 Jan 2008 17:16:06 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/All-Free-Crafts--134184-review-127e0 cdentzer 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/All-Free-Crafts--134184-review-6c730 I was surfing around on the Internet one day and I was looking for different craft ideas.  Something new or something old to make, I just needed ideas.  — I came across "All Free Crafts" and let me tell you I was not expecting all the ideas that I found on this site. — I will be making my own bath and body scrubs and bath salts, I can learn to Crochet (something I have always wanted to learn (OH, new clothes for Scrappy (my cat)). They have doll/people clothes patterns for sewing, knitting or crocheting. Crafts for kids (ideas for teachers and parents), holiday crafts and since we are all working on going green to save our planet why not try recycling crafts. This web site has it all and then some. It really has something for everyone.  Pull the kids away from the TV or game boy and work together having craft time.  Make bird feeders and then teach the kids about the birds they are seeing they also have nature crafts... Sat, 19 Jan 2008 16:41:58 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/All-Free-Crafts--134184-review-6c730 AmyA 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/poetry-com-review-8c0b0       Well first lets get to know me a little, I`m 48 yrs old, Disabled in a wheelchair, since Oct. 21 1997, I grew up in a small town Pop. 2700 (in 1970), I was 10 yrs old when we moved there, first off I was not an angel, far from it anyways I was always in trouble (all the time) started drinking and using drugs, sold drugs to have money to get alcohol, and to have drugs.   I felt like I was someone, my father bought a restaurant had to work for him starting at 10 yrs old, didn`t have much of a childhood, became an adult at 10, so I started hanging out with older people, (they accepted me for who I was), anyways was always in trouble with the law, grew up real fast, left home at 10, still worked for my father till I was old enough to join the Navy,(lasted a week), came back from the Navy went into the construction trade,(my grandfather started me in building cabinets at the age of 8).   I became a finish carpenter was very... Wed, 16 Jan 2008 12:46:13 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/poetry-com-review-8c0b0 vikingold48 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/All-Free-Crafts--134184-review-62ee1 I love this site!  It has info on just about any craft you can imagine, including crafts that use what most people would think of as trash.  Who would think of saving their dryer lint to make fire-starters, or to make homemade paper with?  Whoever came up with this site did!  This site has recipes for different crafts, directions, patterns... if you can imagine needing it, they probably have it, and it's all free!  Their are a lot of adds on the page, but that is pretty normal for a free site.  If you are into arts and crafts like I am, you will love this... Sat, 12 Jan 2008 02:07:15 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/All-Free-Crafts--134184-review-62ee1 bethaw75 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Ebay-for-original-art-work-review-47a81 I have purchased many original art pieces on eBay.  I have two all time favorites.  One is the absolutely stunning fairy oil painting in my daughter's room.  It is not a whimsical painting, but more of a "grown-up" fairy painting.  The other is a gorgeous still oil of a vase with flowers.  The colors in both paintings are absolutely amazing.  The fairies are soft and muted, while the flowers are bold and vibrant.  — While from different artists, I purchased both from the same "dealer" and saved on shipping.  (Did I mention I also purchased about 6 or 7 other pieces at the same time?!)  I gave some pieces away as gifts, but kept these two for myself.  Even when Elisabeth outgrows the fairies, I'm sure they will remain in my home.  — I have found some other pieces on eBay, but ended up being outbid on them.  Sometimes the shipping seems to cover what might be lost on the actual winning bid price.  —... Sun, 06 Jan 2008 23:05:13 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Ebay-for-original-art-work-review-47a81 FlightsofFancy 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Ravelry-review-9e820 Seriously, if you've ever used yarn to make anything, you have GOT to get on Ravelry. Besides being a fun, free community full of crafters, designers, and retailers it the BEST online resource I have ever found. — My favorite thing about it is the "notebook." — Each user has the option to enter a list of projects both current and finished, along with photographs, comments, ratings, hyperlinks, etc. I don't know how I ever started a project with confidence before now! If I find a pattern that turns me on, I immediately go to Ravelry and see who else is working on it. I can check out what yarn they're using, pictures of what it looks like in different colors and on different bodytypes, how difficult they thought it was, etc. — You can also catalogue your fiber and needles stash. How cool is that?? —... Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:41:42 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Ravelry-review-9e820 ceci9293 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Interesting-Ideas-review-cd630 Interesting Ideas enables its visitors to lose themselves in another place, another time--even though the images it presents to viewers are ones that many people see every day of their lives. Some would say that Interesting Ideas makes the ubiquitous interesting or the familiar extraordinary; I believe a better description of Interesting Ideas's work would say that the site simply exposes the fascinating already present in the everyday. In the context of an Interesting Ideas visual study, the near-mansard roof that bedecks many a McDonald's is highlighted as an American re-interpretation of French architecture, heavy with post-World War II ideas about conformity and aesthetics. The ubiquitous gyros signs that hang all over Chicago suddenly seem, when grouped en masse by Interesting Ideas, to stand perfectly for the ur-Midwestern values of hard work and using stick-to-your-ribs food to fuel your labor. — — The gyros sign gallery also serves to highlight Interesting Ideas's... Sun, 02 Dec 2007 03:23:30 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Interesting-Ideas-review-cd630 Croupier 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/poetry-com-review-d25d0 This website is probably the most well-known scam website. I mean, you could send in a blank page as your poem and a few weeks later you would get a letter in the mail saying you were chosen as a semi-finalist, and that your poem was being published in some book that you should buy for only $49.99 or something. The website lookes legit, but trust me, it's not. Poetry.com just exploits real talent. Do not use this website, it is a waste of time. —... Wed, 28 Nov 2007 22:45:32 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/poetry-com-review-d25d0 musicchick88 1 http://www.viewpoints.com/Deviantart-com-review-11c01 Ok - I stumbled upon this site a while ago and got hooked - there is a real comunity and I have made friends all over the world, some of which I hav esince met in person. — Others I have written to, and I found many great photos, forums and other types of art. — What more can you ask??? —... Wed, 21 Nov 2007 22:50:12 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Deviantart-com-review-11c01 yori 5