March 30th, 2010
Do you absolutely hate, detest and despise writing artist statements, submission letters or proposals? I get anxious and break out into a cold sweat (well not really but I still don’t like it). Do you find yourself saying “I have a visual language” or want very much to go with “a picture is worth a 1000 words”. Unfortunately that is not going to advance your art career or get the work accepted by galleries or the public. In order to reach people artists are put into the position where they have to explain their art and if feels like you have to explain yourself.
To help in this daunting task I have compiled some links to people and sites that actually have some useful tips.
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March 24th, 2010
Designer and founder of Teeny Weeny Bikini Co., Ashley Eady started her fashion career at George Brown College, initially with plans of being a wedding dress designer. Fast forward a few years later and swimwear was at the top of her mind. She thought, “Wouldn’t it be nice to design swimwear part of the year and live somewhere hot the rest of the time?” The name for her line literally came from the song, bearing the same title. She loved the idea of having women of all sizes be able to have a swimsuit with the label “Teeny Weeny Bikini.”
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