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Introduction...

This Art Blog pulls together all Art related resources and applications; that have been included in John Dalziel's eMagazine, eMagazine Supplements, Blog (What DL is Happening?) and Audio Blog.

Go to http://www.only2clicks.com/pages/acljohn/257371 to access archived Art links in my 'Public only2clicks'

Draw.to

Posted by John Dalziel on Sunday, April 25, 2010 , In : Software 

Draw.to is a web application that allows users to create & share "disposable drawings" (doodles) quickly without the hassle of starting up external programs, saving & uploading files, etc.

Draw.to...

  • is intended for drawings done ''in the moment'' e.g. during an online conversation, either for fun or to help communicate when words aren't enough;
  • is free; no signup required;
  • supports all major browsers and sharing methods (Twitter, Facebook, reddit, FriendFeed, Delicious, StumbleUpon, Buzz,...

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Creative Exercises for Artists

Posted by John Dalziel on Thursday, March 11, 2010 , In : Publication 

Benoit Philippe, recently published an ebook entitled Creative Exercises for Artists and Everyone Else.

Creative Exercises for Artists and Everyone Else contains seventeen specific exercises for artists and aspiring artists. The exercises cover a range of drawing and painting techniques that almost anyone can do regardless of current skill level. Included with the publication are templates on which you can try the exercises.

Creative Exercises for Artists and Everyone Else might spark ne...


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The Art Zone

Posted by John Dalziel on Sunday, February 21, 2010 , In : Interactive 

If you haven't done so yet, take a look at the National Gallery of Art (Washington, USA) interactive online Art Zone you should take some time to do so!   

There are currently sixteen applications that allow learners to create beautiful artwork that can then be printed or even animated!

Note: Adobe Shockwave Player is needed to use these applications. 

I recommend that if you can, take the time to investigate the creative options for each application (I've spent more time than perhaps...


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Flockdraw

Posted by John Dalziel on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 , In : Software 

FlockDraw is a simple but elegant collaborative sketching website which lets users...

  • draw,

  • share and

  • collaborate on freehand sketches and diagrams.

The simplicity of the tool makes it worth using. Just click 'start drawing' and users are presented with a whiteboard which has a url that can be easily shared (no sign up required).

On the right hand side of the board are drawing tools. There aren’t any complex tools. Just the ones that help you make a basic drawing – brush, tex...


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Livebrush

Posted by John Dalziel on Friday, November 13, 2009 , In : Software 

I have no other comment than... "This is mind-blowing!"

Livebrush is a free drawing program available for Mac and Windows computers.

Livebrush...

  • offers a wide array of drawing tools for creating beautiful shapes, drawings, and designs.
  • has built-in tools that allow users to create a simple sketches with just one or two strokes of the paintbrush.
  • allows users to combine as many brush strokes as they like in their drawings.

Yet another tool for artists, designers etc. Watch the video c...


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Sketchfu

Posted by John Dalziel on Monday, October 12, 2009 , In : Software 

Sketchfu is a website where practitioners, learners etc., can communicate with each other through 'another drawing media'.

Visit http://sketchfu.com/ to view a sample, try it out or browse the gallery etc.

To reach the standard on view I would suggest visitors try a drawing tablet!


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smART History

Posted by John Dalziel on Friday, August 21, 2009 , In : Reference 

The folks at smARThistory have produced a free multimedia webBook that offers an interactive survey of art history.
The online resource combines traditional images with audio and videos.
Users can sort through content by...
  • time period,
  • style and
  • artist
...and find the information that they want.
Visit http://smarthistory.org/.

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Artition

Posted by John Dalziel on Friday, August 21, 2009 , In : communication 

If they don't know already, artists soon find out how hard it is to become recognized.
  • How do they gain publicity?
  • How do they find...
    • a publishing house,
    • a gallery,
    • a producer,
    • a model agency?
To become recognized as an artist they do not only need talent. They need connections and money to receive the publicity they deserve. Connections, for many, are in fact even more important for their career than money. The internet today can make a great step forward for everyone with an artistic talent....
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ArtBabble

Posted by John Dalziel on Friday, August 21, 2009 , In : Video 
ArtBabble, a new video website for the museum & art world, has opened its virtual doors.
Created by the Indianapolis Museum of Art, ArtBabble brings together videos from various arts institutions (MoMA, SFMOMA, PBS, the New Public Library, etc) and presents them to users in a clean, organized way. The footage, often produced in high definition, features...
  • interviews with...
    • artists and
    • curators,
  • documentaries and
  • art installation videos.
Collectively, they give learners a more direct way to “expe...
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Art Links for Teachers

Posted by John Dalziel on Friday, August 21, 2009 , In : collections 

Ten links to web sites of interest to art teachers and to homeschooling parents are presented here. This page will be updated from time to time, so check back again.
Visit http://www.arts.ufl.edu/art/rt_room/teach/teach_links7.html.

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About Me

John Dalziel
Liverpool

John Dalziel I'm an eLearning Adviser specializing in stimulating and supporting innovation in learning via eBooks, eMagazines, blogs (including audio versions), online TV, interactive resources, forums, workshops, conferences and face2face consultations. Evaluating and becoming familiar with sustainable and new technologies allows me to respond to the needs of learning providers from a position of experience rather than 'hearsay'. Supported learning providers, in the northwest of England (UK), can contact me for FREE consultations. Based at Lancaster University I work for the JISC Regional Support Centre - Northwest.

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