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Charity, Art and Twitter

db — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:48:02 +0000

When I was young, naive and idealistic I had this dream. When I got rich and/or famous I would setup a foundation to teach art to disadvantaged kids back home.

Well I’m older now. A bit less naive and idealistic. Not a lot richer. That and other dreams have been shelved or forgotten. However this week Lori McNee’s post about the twitter art exhibit reminded of this particular dream of my youth.
The Twitter Art Exhibit

“…utilizes social media and public engagement to generate income for charities and nonprofit organizations.”

This years charity is Art Division of Los Angeles, a nonprofit organization dedicated to training and supporting underserved youth. See where I’m going with this? Artists from around the world submit postcard-sized, handmade original artwork which is then sold, income going to Art Division.

So in honor of my youthful ideals I’ve decided to participate in this years exhibit. My biggest obstacle will be procrastination. Drop by my Google hangout tonight (All invited: Thursday Nov. 1 2012 @9:00 est ) when I’ll be working on my submission and looking for a diversion.

For further information visit the #twitterartexhibit.

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-09-09

db — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 03:10:00 +0000

My current desktop wallpaper. Can't remember where I found it. http://t.co/wjaosRq3 #
Brilliant Red, Olympia, Washington photo http://t.co/5TcEqPsh #
One of my favourite woodcuts. I think its done by Jeremy Luther
http://t.co/Ciaym8vX http://t.co/WjLYQ0a1 #

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-06-17

db — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 03:10:00 +0000

lattice stitch with a nice light green paste paper cover. by sandySTC http://t.co/wTcKipxa #

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-06-10

db — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 03:10:00 +0000

Casspirs Full of Love – an etching on paper by William Kentridge http://t.co/y8TOSZOh #
Why Sharing Your Work Setbacks Struggles Breaks Creative Blocks
http://t.co/w0ArNZJB #

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-05-27

db — Mon, 28 May 2012 03:10:00 +0000

Tinkering with Imagekind http://t.co/ITdZyMRx http://t.co/FfkrcmtQ #
Electress. Nick Gentry Paints on old floppy disks. http://t.co/C2AWnKfN #
Handmade leather journal by Laura West. http://t.co/rGkpgvN1 #
Quick self-portrait with Corel Painter 12.
http://t.co/EuKVi6cX http://t.co/NBFPz4nQ #

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-05-20

db — Mon, 21 May 2012 03:10:00 +0000

I've always liked grainy black & white photos http://t.co/lBQhCspF #
Bookshelves. Nothing like shelves stacked with leather bound books. http://t.co/1FQ8OTIt #
Cool, cold colours. Really like this winter portrait. http://t.co/S3KsfV2c #
Pretty fore edge painting. http://t.co/7T38z57W #

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-05-13

db — Mon, 14 May 2012 03:10:00 +0000

South Downs Five stage reduction linocut, 24 x 17 cm http://t.co/KUPbV8DC #
Shelves and shelves of books. http://t.co/7oVcsmDu #

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-05-06

db — Mon, 07 May 2012 03:10:00 +0000

"Red Lion" by Mark Hearld Linocut http://t.co/dsWw0DFq #
Anders Zorn, etching portrait http://t.co/iHHekt5u #

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-04-29

db — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 03:10:00 +0000

Always loved this woodcut "8 Layer Nike" by NearMissCoalition http://t.co/CiaCTIwR #

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-04-22

db — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 03:10:00 +0000

A 3D printing process developed at Loughborough University is being used to help restore ancient art http://t.co/Fj6SmRqp #
3hr self-portrait http://t.co/u6ndJdHa #
Leather bound books in a store in Venice. http://t.co/zw8DtXXB #

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