Oregon Arts News (United States)

Oregon-Based Company (formerly Tin Woodsman Pewter) Releases New Products

On Wednesday, February 16, 2011, art licensing expert Debbie Mumm answered questions about her career and the business of licensing as part the Art Licensing Info Monthly Ask Call Series.

ANKR Straps is a newer Guitar Strap company launched by Praxis LLC in July 2010. ANKR recently became a member of NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) and plans to be involved in future trade shows with them.

Artist Drew Brophy and business-manager wife Maria candidly answered artist questions about staying motivated and building an art licensing business in their teleseminar on January 19, 2011.

Artist Debbie Mumm, with years of success in art licensing under her belt, will join the Art Licensing Info Monthly Ask Call team with a teleseminar on February 16, 2011.

Sparky Firepants is hosting a make-your-own valentine contest using sweet and funky valentine-themed illustrations. First prize is a $25 Starbucks gift card.

StrapGraphics has released new technology to enable guitar players to design and order custom printed guitar straps using their own images.

Drew Brophy, surf lifestyle artist, will join the Art Licensing Info Monthly Ask Call Series in January 2011. Along with his wife and business partner, Maria, they will answer questions submitted by artists in the hour-long free teleseminar.

The Craft and Hobby Association Winter Trade Show will be the first public display of art available for licensing by Sparky Firepants Images. Sparky Firepants will be at booth #4943 of the CHA show in Los Angeles.

Dimensional art wood cremation urns have long been constructed using one of two types of wood for the urn box, oak or walnut. Recently Urns Northwest (UrnsNW.com) added maple wood as a third option.

Medford, OR – Cremation urns made in Oregon once again provided top sales for Oregon-based funeral urn website Urns Northwest (www.UrnsNW.com). Wooden urns have historically been the retail urn site's specialty.

Shuttertime 1 Photography Offers High-Dynamic-Range Photography by Louis Ruth Touted as the Next Ansel Adams

Award winning band Garden of Eden with famed Rock / Metal Musician, Dan Crenshaw to play with the Band W.A.S. (Where Angels Suffer) featuring members of former W.A.S.P., Animal and Metal Church.

Garden of Eden and members of WAS are set to perform at the Roseland Theater January 8th in Portland Oregon. Garden of Eden is headed by famed award-winning rock artist Dan Crenshaw who has played with some of the greatest names in Rock History!

Spider-Man artist and inker Randy Emberlin, releases his 2011 after school drawing classes winter schedule for children in grades 3-5.

Art Licensing Info Monthly Ask Call Series Turns Two This Month! The free calls are a great vehicle for artists to learn from experts in the art licensing industry. They create a sense of hope and give a sense of direction to artists.

Avoid the hectic malls and get into the spirit of the season by joining us for the Multnomah Village Holiday Gala the first weekend in December.

Joe Hill Celebration
: Local progressives will commemorate the day when Joe Hill, labor activist, songwriter, and IWW member (Industrial Workers of the World) was executed on a bogus murder charge by the state of Utah in 1915. Good music & people!

Universal Book Of Hours Unites Visual Elements Of World Religions.

Peabody award winning videographer Andy Elliott produces new promotional video for Spiderman artist Randy Emberlin.

Opening on November 26th and showing throughout December at Screaming Sky Gallery, Micro Brood is a group exhibition with a roster to get hot and bothered about in the midst of the cold Northwest winter.

Grand Opening will take place on Friday, November 5, 2010 from 6-9pm

The Art Licensing Manager Software is designed for individual artists or small studios. Now keeping track of art, licensees, contracts, licensed products, royalties and more are all possible in this effective and flexible system.

During a live call, artist Paul Brent shared his tips and techniques for planning and preparing to exhibit at art licensing trade shows. More than 150 artists tuned in to the live call and the replay is now available.

Getting a brand in front on the right audience is challenging. Now companies who sell to artists have a new option - sponsor the Art Licensing Blog. With a loyal and specialized following, all eyes are on potential customers.

Technique Tuesday, manufacturers of quality clear stamps and Tara Reed Designs have partnered to create a line of stamps featuring the art of Tara Reed. The first two Halloween themed sets are available now at retail stores and online.

Artist Tara Reed has released a new eBook for artists interested in finding an agent for the art licensing industry entitled, "How to Find an Art Licensing Agent."

Acclaimed singer songwriter Dan Coyle returns to Seattle for a return engagement at the Mock Crest Tavern October 2 at 9:00 p.m.

The newest art licensing expert, Dena of Dena Designs, shared 25 years of experience with artists on a live call on September 15, 2010. Those who missed the call can get the free mp3 replay - full of great insights and advice.

Celebrate the opening of "Comics at the Crossroads: Art of the Graphic Novel" with Spiderman artist Randy Emberlin, at the Maryhill Museum of Art, Saturday September 18, 2010 at 1 pm.

Until now, artists in art licensing had to create their own, bulky system to manage the data in their business. With the new Art Licensing Manager software, tracking art, clients, contracts and more is a breeze.

Spiderman artist Randy Emberlin will be teaching a Teen Comic Book Art Workshop at the Washougal Library Friday August 27 and Saturday August 28 from 2-4 p.m.

Internationally Acclaimed Artist Dena of Dena Designs will offer her advice and experience to artists interested in art licensing, during a 60 minute live teleseminar on Wednesday, September 20, 2010.

The green living theme continues to permeate the retail marketplace and the "Green Inspirations" calendar by artist Tara Reed, manufactured and distributed by Trends International, is sure to be a hit with consumers for 2011.

Two Experts, Bob Baxter and Mary Gardner, do Their Part to Aid the Already Strained Wallets of the Consumer while Diminishing the Misconceptions Associated with the World of Tattoo.

Attorney Cheryl Hodgson will be answering artists questions about art licensing on a free, live call on Wednesday, August 18, 2010. This call is part of the Art Licensing Info Monthly Ask Call series, designed to help inform and educate artists.

Incompetence, unsophisticated operators and a general disagreeable business environment dooms Portland, Oregon's Business Community. The UPA says "get out while the getting is good, and if you haven't yet, don't go there!"

In less than a week, more than 625 artists have downloaded the free one-hour informational audio explaining how WordPress can be used for a myriad of online needs. Expert Kim Beasley answered questions submitted by artists in a live call.

Spiderman artist and inker Randy Emberlin will be exhibiting at the San Diego Comic Con International, Wed. July 21 through Sun. July 25, 2010.

Paul Brent’s success, expertise and continued involvement in the business side of his licensing company, Paul Brent Designer, makes him a great resource for any artist wanting to learn more about the art licensing industry.

WordPress, most commonly known as a blogging platform, offers so much more for businesses looking to make an impact online. Kim Beasley and Art Licensing Info team up on June 16, 2010 to show artists just how powerful and flexible WordPress can be.

On May 16, 2010 a sell-out crowd of 100 artists attended the SURTEX® conference session entitled, “How to Find, Interact and Work with Manufacturers Who License Art”.

Jewish, Arab and Christian school children overcome historical barriers to co-create their own play structures in Jerusalem, Israel

After exhibiting at the SURTEX art and design show for the sixth year in a row, artist Tara Reed is optimistic that economic recovery is in the works. Retail sales picking up is great news for artists who create art for products.

A Benefit for Oregon Food Bank & The Art Institute of Portland’s Creative Arts Scholarship Fund

Join us Thursday May 20th from 1-8pm at our new studio for an Open House; Learn to sew for FREE -- We will be offering 'Sewing Machine Basics' drop-in sessions to attendees all day long.

Artists interested in learning about the art licensing industry can find a variety of resources at the nearly two-year-old website created by Tara Reed, an artist in the field.

Focus On Youth Art Auction will be held at The Pacific Northwest College of Art in the Pearl District in Portland, Oregon. Grant Putnam is the auctioneer and is donating to Focus On Youths First Annual Auction.

Recreation Pass Photography has released images free of watermark to make it easier to share your favorite images. Go to www.recreationpassphotography.com and click on the category "Free of Watermark" and save the images to your computer.

When you look around, you will find that humor is everywhere.