We’ll be speaking today at UNC’s Arts & Business Seminar with Michelle Bordner, Artistic Coordinator for Carolina Performing Arts, Chris Wimberley of Nightsound Studios, Alexis MastroMichalis of Nightlight and Jim Dennis of Music Loft on the subject of “So Your Want To Open A Studio?” (Local professionals with backgrounds in Music, Studio Art, Design, and Dance come together to share and compare their experiences managing a small business and pursuing their artistic careers.) Our plan is to be open, honest and careful not to sugar coat the gory details of entrepreneurship. These are the questions they’ve asked us to prepare for…

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Seems like all the latest fashion trends include some sort of grunge graphics or dirty script lettering. This actually came from many of the earlier hardcore bands. You could trace it through their posters, CD artwork and especially their t-shirts. Many hardcore and punk stylings have had a great influence on the design world. Even much of the old hip-hop graphics and music are seen prevalently in today’s TV ads and fashion. Just watch the next phone or car commercial and you’ll quickly match a music style with the graphics used.

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In a moment of self-reflection I’ve complied a few ideas that might help artists stay motivated.

Art Makes Great Gifts - It is the holidays so what better way to get some new work done than to give a gift to your loved ones. In most cases your family or friends desire one of your masterful creations, but just cannot afford it. Here is an opportunity to do something nice and hopefully it will have been a portfolio-worthy piece as well. Whether it is for the New Year, for your valentine or just a birthday, it is a good way to have a solid deadline and stick to it.

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