How To Assemble The Perfect Graphic Design Portfolio

Assembling the perfect graphic design portfolio is an undertaking which should not be underestimated in terms of its importance. In today’s competitive and strained job market, anything that people can do to improve their employment prospects and impress potential employers is crucial as so many highly skilled, trained and experienced candidates are available for work. It is vital to set yourself apart in any way and formulate a way to immediately impress upon potential employers, your unique skills and abilities. Particularly in the graphic design profession where creativity is of particular relevance, creating an impressive and coherent portfolio is something on which much time and effort should be spent. Continue reading

How to Get Your Demos Heard

Demos have always been an important method for unsigned musicians to get their songs heard, and with the advent of social media sites on the internet, this has never been easier.  Thanks to the advancements to home computers, creating, releasing and sending your songs is as simple as uploading an MP3. However, as useful as the internet is for sharing such files, the power of the hard copy demo CD is still as effective as ever.

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The Art of Art: The 21st Century’s Art Community Leaders

The global art community is composed of thousands of different art communities. Some are global, to be sure, but many are regional, national, or local. Leadership in any art community is likely to be problematic, as artists overwhelmingly tend to dislike being followers. Artists become leaders by following their inner visions in new directions that others recognise as exciting concepts to explore for themselves. Although the traditional arts remain popular, in the 21st century art exploration has inevitably involved incorporating technology, video (they don’t even manufacture film anymore), and multi-media. Most importantly, however, genuine art community leaders lead conceptually. Continue reading

The Most Respected Musical Artists of the 21st Century

The most respected musical artists and musicians of the 20th century are those which have made the biggest impact on the music scene in the last 12 years. The previous century has seen dozens of musical idols who shaped musical genres and revolutionised the art form, none more so than The Beatles, Michael Jackson and Elvis Pressley to name but a few. As the music scene becomes more competitive and originality gets more important than ever in terms of the success and respect of musicians and artists alike, not many stars of the last decade have managed to achieve consistent critical acclaim along with commercial success. However, there are a few who have made their mark and continue to do so today. Continue reading