The Art of Color Coordination
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The Art of Color Coordination Such a helpful infographic. Beyond helpful for web design. Via Martin (Marty) Smith, Serkan Karaman
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This is an amazing infographic. Color design theory is so fascinating - yet simple once it is understood. This graph gives you a quick look at some fast design colors from which to select. I recommend this as a Re-scoop! Warmly, Susan Daniels Delete the scoop?
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The Ad Duo Who Gave Oreo An Unforgettable Social Media Twist
[Illustration by Ray Smith]
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What a whirl-wind of creative activity these two exhibited. And, on a daily basis, these wonderful social media artists created Oreo visuals that portrayed the trends of the day.
This is also another example of the "social media firehose" and how fast one has to jump on it to stay on top.
Here's to "Dunk in the Dark." Yeah!
If you think you have a hard time keeping up with Facebook's constant changes, you aren't alone. I feel like everyday is a new adventure on Facebook.
My friend, Mari Smith, is hosting a free webinar on June 4th to present 7 Facebook Steps to Success.
Go to this link to get more detail and to grab your seat while they last :) http://tiny.url/7fbsteps
See you on the webinar :) http://tiny.url/7fbsteps
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Clker.com provides a royalty free public domain clip art in vector SVG & ODG format and in image PNG format. You can easily embed images in openoffice.org .
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Don't know if this falls within the category of "Social Media Art" per se, but this looks like a fun place to start if you are new to online graphic art. It is totally online royalty free public domain art. Share, upload, draw...and more. One of my favorite social media types of art are the little figurines that are multi-colored such as the ones shown above. I curate them and have quite a collection on my computer. I should upload them and share them with every one one of these days. When I first started out in social media several years ago, I had a dream about going into another dimension to meet my dopple ganger. (Yes, I really am a CRAZY dreamer LOL!) I was met by a bright pink figurine similar to that shown in the picture above and he/she put an arm around my shoulder to lead me in and introduce me to that dimension. Imagine that, a social media art dream. Hee-hee. Warmly, Susan Delete the scoop?
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This is the nicest source for a Gimp tutorial that I have come across. For those of you who don't know, GIMP is an opensource (FREE) software to use in place of Photoshop. I've tried it and if you use Photoshop at work, you already understand the basic principles. This lady seems to have it mastered and I highly recommend this site's GIMP tutorials. Happy creating!
Henrik Safegaard - Cloneartist's curator insight,
March 8, 7:34 AM
I have been a great fan of GIMP. It's some of the best free software you can get.
Penelope's comment,
March 8, 10:47 PM
I'll have to take a look at the tutorials. I jump around between several photoshop alternatives.
Inés Flores GArcia's comment,
March 14, 3:17 AM
El Docente de este siglo esta obligado a dominar las habilidades digitales en beneficio de sus educandos
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I come across a lot of game systems and cartridges that don’t work simply because they are dirty or were not cared for properly, and as anyone who has ever blown into a cartridge to make it work, finicky cart-based games can be more frustration than they’re worth. To remedy this I’ll be going over some simple ways to get that old NES, SNES, or other cart-based game system (and its games) to help get a little more enjoyment from your favorite games from yesteryear.
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Curating retro games? Who knew? I don't know much about curating games, but if you're interested, this is a good place to start. Enjoy! Delete the scoop?
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My excuse is that I’m not ‘arty’. I studied the history of art at university, I like to look at art but the creative side I like to leave to those who have the talent. As an audience member, I am firmly placed in my role as spectator. And this is why the In-Finite project appealed to me so much. There are people who are being creative with social media (that don’t feature on the first page of search results) and in doing so, are bringing the audience into their projects. Ijad Dance Company have been interpreting technology since the 90s and now it’s the turn of social media. And by using these opportunities of communication – instant, one-off exchanges that take less than 140 characters (or 6 seconds with my new love – Vine) – offer an alternative to staring, faceless audiences. The In-Finite project asks people to donate secrets (how anathemic to social media!) in order that a dancer might interpret it, all amounting to a performance, streamed all over the world. Audience participation which isn’t threatening, a marriage of new technology and creative, responsive, accessible art.
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This is an incredibly interesting article about how this dance company uses social media to create dance. Amazing concept! Delete the scoop?
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January 29, 3:08 AM
Didn't get a chance to click through the 34 million photos shared on Twitter this week? Don't sweat it -- we've got 10 of them covered.
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This is a great service offered right on Mashable! I will try to remember to keep this scooped weekly for your enjoyment :) Warmly, Susan Delete the scoop?
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Why you need a Social Resume to get a job – Infographic Social resumes are
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INFOGRAPHIC Resumes! These are growing FAST in popularity. This post gives an excellent and easy to understand inforgraphic that visually outlines:
Awesome Infographic Social Resume Information! This Scoop-It! is by Susan Daniels, Crazy Dreamers Do
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March 16, 7:15 PM
That's an interesting comment. I'm 59 and been laid off twice in the last three years - employers don't want to pay the higher insurance rates for us older gals nor do they want to pay us what we're worth. So, I am developing my blog to cater to people who are new to social media. I have over 45 years experience operating computers, have been online since it's inception and I want to give my knowledge to those who need it. It may surprise you to know that it isn't the baby boomers who lack the skills for online social and graphic skills. I've operated computers since 1973. I think the lack of computer knowledge, in terms of age groups, is more prevalent in my mother's generation. But, by golly, she is 82 years old, owns a iphone (grumbles about it a lot) and upgraded from a lap top to a tablet last winter. She's had a desktop in her office for 20 years. And, she's on Facebook (grumbles about that too :). And, we're from a small town in Eastern Oregon (yes, we have real life cowboys :) So, I guess the point I'm making is as long as people are willing, technology can be learned at any age. Thanks for commenting on my newsletter. Warmly, Susan
Anne Bosworth's comment,
March 16, 10:23 PM
I know those folks too, Susan. I don't doubt that you are exactly right about the willingness, creativity, hard work, and tenacity of older folks using technology. But I suspect that plenty of late Boomers are finding themselves surprised by what they need to do to get a second look for an interview, and yes, disappointed that their worth is so severely undervalued. I have several friends, myself included, recently laid off and we've all been a bit taken by surprise to find that replacing our employment and our salaries is so difficult. I'm sure we will all be learning how to build and refine our social résumés. By the way, I love your post and your knowledge. You professional creds and tenacity remind me a great deal of a woman whom I know, admire, and cherish very much. Blessings, Anne.
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March 24, 11:13 AM
You have a resume so what, wheres your Klout, Kred & Peer Index report? Delete the scoop?
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If you need a particular social media subject researched, let me know and I will do it for you in record breaking time. Simply leave a comment below with the specifications of your request - Send $7.00 to my PayPal account: enerjize@yahoo.com and consider it done! I will provide you with an e-book with front and back cover, table of contents, resources and sources. I look forward to hearing from you.
Robin Martin's comment,
April 2, 1:58 PM
Wow...thanks for the heads-up Al..! The page must be down...?
Susan Daniels's comment,
April 12, 7:28 PM
My site is indeed down and as fate would have it, I am only just now getting it back online. I'm new to CPanel and WHM and I actually over wrote my own site with something else. I do have back up so all is not lost. I am so sorry to those who went there expecting to see something LOL! I think we've all had those "push the wrong button at the wrong time" moments. Mine just happen to be more over than others :) <3
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Thousands of blogs, websites and video sharing sites have been used as instruments to expose artworks whether in the field of fashion, painting or even sculpture. Some even argue that blogging can be considered an art form in itself. Delete the scoop?
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Episode #334 of Six Pixels of Separation - The Twist Image Podcast is now live and ready for you to listen to. Delete the scoop?
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Birds on Twitter is perhaps the most meta thing to ever hit the Internet. The literally named project was created by Latvian conceptual artist Voldemar Dudums. Birds on Twitter is exactly what it sounds like: a project that lets ... Delete the scoop?
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Want lots of likes and re-pins for your personal pins to get more exposure and or followers. No Nude, Scam opps or offensive pins allowed. This could be your blog, or business site selling your products. Via Anginetta Walker Delete the scoop?
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A look at the current statistics of WordPress users and most popular plugins.
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Brandon Gaille uses a Yoast infographic in his blog post to demonstrate the amazing proven statistics about WordPress. Although this post uses statistics that are two years old, you can see the rising popularity of WordPress at that time - the interest has only risen since then.
Let's take a look at more current statistics:
WordPress.com for Statistics 2013
Fact: Today, WordPress.com reports 65,683,760 WordPress sites in the world.
Fact: Over 368 million people view more than 4.1 billion pages each month.
Fact: WordPress.com users produce about 41.5 million new posts and 53.2 million new comments each month.
Fact: From TechCrunch to TED, CNN, and the National Football League, WordPress.com users span a broad range.
Visit: http://en.wordpress.com/stats/
Consider the statistics when deciding which platform to use. I use WordPress for the convenience, the plug-ins, the ease of development, the built-in SEO, and, it's people friendly with a low learning curve.
Beginners can get a web site online in a few days. If you have a background as a web master, you can get a web site online in a day.
It's that easy.
Then, if you want to get more creative - you can get down to developing and designing something that is your own unique site unlike anyone elses.
Warmly, Susan Daniels
Robin Martin's comment,
May 15, 11:28 AM
Yeah!! Just putting together my first WP site as we speak...very excited too!
Susan Daniels's comment,
May 15, 1:46 PM
Good for you Robin. Let me know if you have any questions. I might be able to help - and I'd be happy to. Warmly, Susan
Robin Martin's comment,
May 15, 2:57 PM
Thanks so much Susan! I'm sure I will need a little help! Good to know you're here! : )
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Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator Tutorials, Tips and Freebies
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Love those free tutorials. This site is fabulous for beginning level Photoshop and Illustrator users.
Wow, those artists really know how to make a site look good - don't they? They step outside the box and make us love them.
This site is packed with tuorials, quick tips, freebies and much more.
The layout is simple, beautiful and user friendly. I recommend this site to all you beginning students of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
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"This article entitled ”Social Media Art in the expanded field” written by Ben Davis, discusses the relationship between traditional art and the social media, and the different forms of art or non art that comes from this bond between the two.
Davis points out the importance of social media and how this took over any other initiative to promote artists and artistic creativity. Throughout the text, the author makes reference and gives explanation to numerous terms that come out from art and social media. Davis defines art a product which is brought forward by a creative process and a creative thought by the artist, which sets it aside from another ordinary, every day object. On the other hand he defines social media as a virtual world where everyone meets and talks and that it is also a platform for all kinds of advertisement."
http://www.artnet.com/magazineus/reviews/davis/art-and-social-media8-4-10.asp
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Jeremy Amaira takes an intellectual approach towards defining and relating social media art and traditional art. He points out that the social media venues are a natural platform for advertising traditional art.
I find it interesting that he refers to social media art as "non art" yet accepts it as a unique art form. From my perspective, social media art on some levels is non-professional art. However, for myself, I have seen my graphic capabilities grow over the last four years just as I have seen many others do the same. Some people just buy other people's art and use it.
After 10 years of working online - the last four submersed in social media, the greatest joy I get from the online social media marketing world is being able to create a large part of my own graphic art. It's a creative outlet and I sometimes have to tear myself away from it to get back to the business of marketing through social media.
I am going to have a series of posts to bring my readers information on the many wonderful social media venues online that have forums and groups for learning more about graphic art, online art and social media art.
Social Media brings us a wonderful new world of cohesiveness, information, lost lost friends and family. One of the nicest pieces that social media has brought about is the new art form "Social Media Art".
Warmly, Susan
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All these tools are basically free and can be used to broadcast your art out into the world. The actual globe. Everywhere.
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THIS is what I am talking about! An artist who is teaching artists how to use social media to promote their art. This blog is "ARTSEY", unique, can't take my eyes off it. The most creative theme for a blog I have seen. It is well worth the time taken to check it out now.
chiamaka enem's comment,
March 28, 1:26 PM
create your social media art here, UNN students, it is open to all. for more detais, visit http://unn.edu.ng
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May 9, 3:54 PM
Thanks! I really enjoy this scoop. If you haven't visited this lady's web site, I encourage you to - it's wonderful.
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ARTINFO and Tumblr collaborated on this video profile of the young artist, whose Bushwick studio is remarkably low-tech for such an Internet-savvy creator.
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This article shows incredible creativity and ingenuity. This young artist GETS IT. He not only presents his interpretations, he is creating new social media art as he continues to perform. A must read for social media art enthusiasts. Delete the scoop?
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Conventional wisdom holds that photos snapped in the White House should be taken with a certain modicum of sincerity. Chris Bosh is not a conventional dude.
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OMG! How cute. There's one in every crowd. Thanks to Bosh for the free entertainment :) Warmly, Susan Delete the scoop?
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It has one of the most famous opening lines in literature, it turned Colin Firth into a heartthrob and it spawned a zombie spin-off. Now Pride and Prejudice has reached its 200th birthday. (Today marks the 200th anniversary of Pride and Predujice!
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Oh I just had to Scoop this. Pride and Prejudice is one of my favorite movies of all time. I think I've seen at least four versions of it over the last five years. Happy Birthday Pride and Prejudice. This Scoop-It! by Susan Daniels Crazy Dreamers Do Delete the scoop?
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We're very excited to syndicate one of our favorite columns, 'What Is It? What Is It Worth?'
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I'm surprised to read in this article that Simon & Garfunkel albums ($100 - $200) are worth so much less than Bob Dylan which can be worth as much as $20,000! Back in the 60's I was far more interested in Simon & Garfunkel...maybe because I was a musician and appreciated artists who sang in tune. Not to say I don't appreciate Bob Dylan because he was an icon and lead a generation through a turbulent time, but I just never cared for his singing "style". I like his writing though. Delete the scoop?
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Content marketing plays an important role in attracting customers to your product/service. One of the best ways to improve content marketing is to use infographics for driving more visitors to your website.
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Adding infographics to content is a great way to curate and explain information to your readers. #content
Sharilee Swaity's curator insight,
March 2, 12:14 PM
I would love to learn to do these cool looking things! Another skill set to learn ....
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March 16, 7:31 PM
The learning online is indeed never ending. I'll scoop a few sites that help people learn infographics that I've run across. Stay tuned...
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The HinduPerformers with a new profileThe HinduThere's a tectonic shift in the milieu of Indian classical arts. With the rise of social media and networks, the rug —and, along with it, the dais — is sliding away from under the artistes' feet. Delete the scoop?
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Today I'm delivering the keynote at Marketing Magazine's 2012 Social Media Conference, and I'll be speaking about something I've been thinking about a lot lately: that the explosion of customer data provided by social and digital have put ... Delete the scoop?
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One of the most valuable things you can do in your marketing is to teach people how to look at and appreciate your art. It’s not just good for you, but a gift that will last throughout the lives of those who experience it. Delete the scoop?
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Slightly off topic but thought it of potential general interest.
Another handy design resource for developing visually appealing eLearning and training materials