Grimvisions http://www.grimvisions.com Where Grim Visions Become Dark Art Tue, 16 Feb 2010 06:48:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Self-Promotion for the Visual Artist http://www.grimvisions.com/thecrypt/self-promotion-for-the-visual-artist http://www.grimvisions.com/thecrypt/self-promotion-for-the-visual-artist#comments Tue, 16 Feb 2010 06:48:16 +0000 KingUnicorn http://www.grimvisions.com/?p=1642 Every artist has a different perspective on what it means to be successful. For some, it’s as straightforward as finishing that next project. For others, it might involve several elements including having a large fan base, merchandising certain intellectual property, or being recognized for the talents that are a product of years of training and [...] Related posts:
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Google images can be very helpful.

One of the best sources I have found is Mark Story Photography

People consistently ask the same questions when viewing the portraits: [...] No related posts.]]> http://www.grimvisions.com/tools/old-age-reference-photographs/feed/ 0 Fire Mass Zine http://www.grimvisions.com/art/fire-mass-zine http://www.grimvisions.com/art/fire-mass-zine#comments Mon, 25 Jan 2010 03:24:13 +0000 Grim http://www.grimvisions.com/?p=1625 I have been asked to submit some photographs of my work to the first issue of Fire Mass Zine.

Fire Mass Zine is an art/magic/horror zine with an edge. First issue featuring Clive Barker, Drew Daywalt, Frater Puck, Don and Vince Pendleton, Chet Zar, Jennifer Lester, John U. Abrahamson, Alathea Houseright, I,Braineater, Zane Curfman, Spiritcage, Myself [...] Related posts:

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