INDIE ARTS: The DVD Magazine

Wild Horses of Oregon

2010-11-09T16:36:00.001-08:00

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A clip from a documentary in progress on the Wild Horses of Oregon, a film by Karen Landey.

The Land that Time Forgot - an experimental film

2010-10-08T14:11:00.001-07:00

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Short film of journey through the surreal landscape of the Painted Hills in central Oregon. Film by Karen Landey.

Floating on Air - an experimental film

2010-09-16T13:31:00.001-07:00

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Surreal and hypnotic experimental film. Motion graphics and editing by Karen Landey; Videography by John Goalby.

Timber Talkers BBQ - Summer 2010

2010-09-06T17:32:00.001-07:00

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Toastmasters group, Timber Talkers celebrates summer with a BBQ.

Teens and Oregon Mustangs 2010

2010-09-06T17:08:00.001-07:00

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Short interview clip with Erica FitzGerald, founder of the Teens and Oregon Mustangs program. ;Part of a documentary on wild horses of Oregon in progress by film maker Karen Landey.

Wildflowers - a video doodle

2010-08-13T09:21:00.001-07:00

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Summer is the time for warm breezes and soft colored flowers - Video Art by Karen Landey.

Alternate Route - a video doodle

2010-08-02T13:13:00.001-07:00

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The blending of alternate realities during a river walk - Video art by Karen Landey.

Home Movie

2010-07-28T15:28:00.001-07:00

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Video doodle of woman in a fountain and a curious cat.

Sidewalking

2010-06-12T14:45:00.001-07:00

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Took video footage of shadows on a wooded sidewalk and used After Effects to translate the images into what I was seeing in my imagination. Video Art by Karen Landey.

Spring Break - a video doodle

2010-04-26T13:23:00.001-07:00

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Put my cat on a green screen with a tropical island shot behind, great lazy day music tops off this video doodle by Karen Landey.

A Toast!

2010-04-04T06:25:00.001-07:00

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Group gathered after a speech contest to debrief, evaluate and encourage -Video by Karen Landey.

Dancing in the dark - a video doodle

2010-03-05T11:13:00.001-08:00

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Using a dancer against a green screen and an abstract background in After Effects.

Cryptic - a video doodle

2010-02-26T16:44:00.001-08:00

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Played around with a random letter border and video from a walk around downtown Portland that has been so altered that it's unrecognizable.

Creek Walk

2010-02-13T14:30:00.001-08:00

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Video taken on a walk along Fanno Creek in Portland, OR with my Flip video camera. Used time posterization to capture 2 frames per second andtime difference to blend different frames 5 seconds apart.

Double Exposure - a video doodle

2010-01-24T19:36:00.001-08:00

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Journey through downtown Portland using After Effects to posterize time and add colorization - VIdeo Art by Karen Landey.

Video Art by Karen Landey - Entangled

2010-01-18T18:35:00.001-08:00

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Trailer for new release of Video Art by Karen Landey.

Squeeky on Catnip

2010-01-16T16:02:00.001-08:00

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Having fun on a rainy afternoon playing with new Flip video camera and cat toy full of catnip - video art by Karen Landey. Squeeky is a rescued cat who is now fat and happy.

Defend Relics - a video doodle

2010-01-11T18:28:00.001-08:00

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Doodling around with vintage advertisements in After Effects - video art by Karen Landey

Squeeky the Cat

2010-01-01T10:38:00.001-08:00

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I rescued this little stray cat seven weeks ago.

Happy New Year!

2009-12-31T14:56:00.001-08:00

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Originally titled, "Fun with Dots", I used footage from a water fountain display, boiling water and a retro graphic with brown dots.

Eclectic

2009-09-30T18:46:00.001-07:00

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Video Art by Karen Landey using Adobe After Effects and numerous filters for an eclectic combo of visual effects.

City Lights - a video doodle

2009-09-14T11:27:00.001-07:00

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This video doodle is a sampler of Adobe After Effects filters Vegas, Motion Tile and Bilateral Blur on the same video clip.

Seaside - a video doodle

2009-08-26T14:05:00.001-07:00

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Video doodle using Adobe Illustrator's Live Trace function on still photos and video footage to create a slightly muted and fantasy visual experience.

Urban Canyon - a video art doodle

2009-07-19T16:30:00.001-07:00

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Take a surreal train ride through an urban canyon in this video art piece by Karen Landey.

Summer Vacation - a video art doodle

2009-07-16T14:44:00.001-07:00

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A cool jazzy video doodle for a hot summer day. Video art by Karen Landey

Visibility - a video art doodle

2009-06-12T11:59:00.001-07:00

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Video doodle that Plays with the idea of how awareness defines experience. What makes one thing visible and another invisible? Video art by Karen Landey

Life is but a dream... a video art doodle

2009-05-15T11:56:00.001-07:00

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This video doodle uses the song, "Row row row your boat" to explore a surreal landscape where life is but a dream...

Door #2 - a video art doodle

2009-05-03T19:20:00.001-07:00

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Another quantum physics challenge question. What if parallel universes existed within the same space as ours and opening a door leads to a glimpse inside another universe? Video art by Karen Landey.

Raw Data - Video Art Doodle

2009-03-02T13:03:00.001-08:00

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This video doodle makes me think of how my brain with all its neural networking looks like when I am thinking of something delicious.

We're in this together - Video Art Doodle

2009-01-28T13:22:00.001-08:00

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Spent an afternoon mesmerized by a flock of crows who had a baggie of pumpkin seeds, taking turns trying to open the bag to get at the seeds. Also watching out economy worsening everyday and felt a resonance with the music I chose but animated the crows to add a feeling of optimism that we are truly in this world together. Video art by Karen Landey.

Seeing Music - Video Art

2009-01-07T13:30:00.001-08:00

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Inspired by tango dancing, fire, and beautiful music, this piece explores my ability to see music and translate it into movement. I used digital collage as well as special effects and layered as many as 10 layers to create the rich imagery in this music video. Video art by Karen Landey.

Even goldfish need love - Video Art Doodle

2009-01-03T13:28:00.001-08:00

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An experimental art video using fire, dancing, and various special effects to warm the heart of even the humblest of creatures.

Quantum Dreaming - departure - Video Art

2008-12-03T14:39:00.001-08:00

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Part 1 of this three part series, departure, was re-edited using imagery from the other two parts of this piece by Video Producer Karen Landey.

Wish you were here - Video Art Doodle

2008-11-14T14:03:00.001-08:00

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Experimental video using Adobe After Effects to animate a still image. Roughed up the look with Glow, Scatter and Cartoon effects.

Quantum Dreaming

2008-10-04T12:32:00.001-07:00

Quantum physics has given me an incredible insight into the way I perceive my reality as well as my dreams. As an amateur in the quantum realm, my understanding is that everything on the subatomic level exists as an endless wave of infinite possibility until it is observed. Then a particle will collapse out of that wave and its location and direction can be measured but once it is not observed any more, the particle becomes part of the energy wave again. I have been studying my dreams for decades and wonder if when I sleep I somehow become part of that infinite energy sea and come back with a holographic picture of that visit. My dreams always seem to composed of the most disparate elements and things seem to happen all at the same time. This turned into that and then this happened after that happened and so on...

BellaOnline Interview

2008-09-23T13:21:00.001-07:00

The Creativity Editor at the second largest women's social networking website, Deb Bonham, interviewed me about INDIE ARTS and the creative process. The link is: http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art58671.asp/zzz

I feel so fortunate to have the opportunity to talk about what I feel is an essential for people and that is creativity. I hope that my words will give people a way to find their authentic voices and feel their power as they listen to their hearts and follow their dreams.

Fall in the Pacific Northwest

2008-09-20T09:13:00.000-07:00

Today it is around 65 degrees and overcast, a day most people might find depressing, but I find it invigorating. I traveled for 25 years and lived in the mountains, the desert, on water and in the big city. But, I find the Northwest most suited for my love of cool weather. From where I live, I can drive 100 miles in any direction and be in the mountains, the desert and on the Pacific Ocean coast. Perfect! I did this collage today to try and capture the fall feeling in the air today.

VIDEO Interview with Video Producer Karen Landey - Issue 9

2008-08-27T14:22:00.000-07:00

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Short clip from interview with producer Karen Landey of INDIE ARTS: The DVD Magazine - Issue 9 as she talks about the creative process and how you can find your authentic voice.

Abrazo

2008-08-27T13:14:00.000-07:00

I am working on a digital collage on tango to submit to a gallery that is doing a tango-themed show so I worked up this image which I may be submitting. I love to tango dance and all the wonderful details, lines and precise steps. I think this image captured that feeling for me.

VIDEO - Suzie Wolfer, LCSW SoulCollage Facilitator - Issue 9

2008-08-22T09:59:00.003-07:00

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Suzie Wolfer, LCSW talks about the process of creating SoulCollage cards that help people get in touch with the different aspects of their creative selves. This short clip is part of a longer interview on INDIE ARTS: The DVD Magazine - Issue 9.

The Promise - A Blue Rose Video

2008-08-22T09:59:00.001-07:00

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Video Producer Karen Landey presents a video art piece that continues on a journey towards understanding her personal mythology of The Myth of the Blue Rose. This music video is the first of a series of videos to explore this intriguing symbol of perfection and impossible love.

Scalp Treatment

2008-08-15T08:30:00.001-07:00

Got my last regular subscription issue to the replicator so I am celebrating with a Scalp Treatment. I have a book of 1920's matchbook advertising cuts and have been amusing myself with this second in a series of cliche renderings. This one has red rams in her hair...

VIDEO -What is Indie Art? Issue 9

2008-08-02T13:51:00.001-07:00

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A sneak peek at the artists on Issue 9 of INDIE ARTS: The DVD Magazine: Karen Landey, Producer of INDIE ARTS, Featured Artist Michael Jacobs, Art Gallery Artists Lisa Bebi, Kelly Renae, Linda Gaughran and an Art Journal Group show. Interviews with Mixed Media Painter Sue Robertson, a visit to the Salvage Studio and Suzie Wolfer, LCSW on SoulCollage.

The next big thing

2008-07-24T07:22:00.000-07:00

Finished up the video production work on my last regular subscription issue of the DVD magazine and felt a little sad as I see the end in sight. But, I am busy putting together a submission for the NW Film and Video Festival held in Portland in November and am excited to be setting out on a new path. I designed this image as a possible cover art for Issue 9, but the more I look at it, the more I see myself in this portrait of strength and peace.

Fresh Fish

2008-07-16T15:52:00.000-07:00

Taking a break from editing Issue 9 of the DVD magazine and after talking to Meredith Arnold about taking our lives to the next level. What's going to happen next and what will it look like? It looks like fresh fish LOL.

INDIE ARTS Anniversary

2008-07-01T09:52:00.000-07:00

Issue 9 of the DVD magazine is turning into a wonderful walk down memory lane for me. Turns out I've done over 60 interviews and 30 art gallery shows with trips to Spain, Mexico, Canada as well as across the country. I am already gearing up for the next stage of my art life doing experimental videos and submitting them to film festivals. But I will sure miss all the great contacts with artists in their studios and the incredible feedback from artists who have found inspiration within the DVD's. So, I am heading out the door for Edmonds, WA to do my last videotaped interviews for my last regular issue and will be busy editing those pieces for the finale INDIE ARTS.

VIDEO -The Alhambra, Granada Spain - Issue 9

2008-06-18T15:28:00.001-07:00

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On-Location at the Alhambra for Issue 9 of INDIE ARTS: The DVD Magazine. It was originally built as a fortress then became the residence of royalty of the court of Granada in the middle of the thirteenth century. It is one of the wonders of the world with its exquisite interior lacework, mosaics, fountains and gardens.

VIDEO -On-Location Andalucia, Spain - Issue 9

2008-05-19T17:00:00.001-07:00

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Visit the wonders of Andalucia, Spain with the flavors of Antequerra, Ronda and the Alhambra in Granada.

VIDEO - What is INDIE ARTS - Issue 8

2008-05-15T13:36:00.001-07:00

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A preview of Issue 8 of INDIE ARTS: The DVD Magazine with a message from the producer on enthusiasm.

The Heavenly Alhambra

2008-05-12T18:14:00.000-07:00

Returned home after two weeks away in Spain for a much needed vacation and opportunity to capture video of Andalucia. I was entranced by the Alhambra in Granada and was so lucky to have three visits of the Palacio Nazaries and two visits of the garden complex, Generalife. The Palacio Nazaries was absolutely breathtaking in its intricate mosaic work and ceiling sculptures and I could not get enough of it all. I took the night tour of the Palacio because there are a lot less people around. All the shadows seemed so ethereal and elusive and full of stories of lives long gone.

Brilliance is...

2008-04-22T08:11:00.001-07:00

I am getting ready for my first vacation in 11 years. I decided to take a break because I have the opportunity to take an eight-day workshop with Nick Bantock in Spain. Then I decided that while I am over there, I would take an extra four days to soak up the sun.

Its so easy to get caught up in working and the day-to-day things that carry me along, but I am contemplating a major change to the format of my DVD magazine, so what better time to reflect on what those changes might look like. I know that I will be doing video collage work and need to spend some time learning new software but more importantly, the content needs to be about becoming visible and brilliant and hopefully inspiring others to find their authentic voices.

VIDEO - Issue 8 - Gail Rieke

2008-04-14T10:45:00.001-07:00

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Collage, Assemblage and Installation Artist Gail Rieke takes us on a tour of her studio which she describes as an installation art space. Her work is profoundly inspired by Japanese art and Tea Ceremony which is evident in this short clip of her interview as Featured Artist in Issue 8.

VIDEO - Issue 8 - Meredith Arnold

2008-04-04T08:21:00.001-07:00

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Artist and Mentor, Meredith Arnold shares her insights on how to take all our experiences and use them as a road map to our unique artistic expressions.

VIDEO - Issue 8 - On-Location New Mexico

2008-03-22T17:09:00.001-07:00

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VIDEO - Issue 8 - Art Date with Jessica Wesolek

2008-03-21T14:15:00.000-07:00

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Issue 7 - Spring 2008

2008-03-14T21:10:00.000-07:00

Issue 7 of INDIE ARTS is being mailed out to subscribers and contributors. What can I say about the incredible talent on this DVD?

This issue features a painting demo with Artist and Author, Michael deMeng during his workshop in Oaxaca, Mexico. In this demo, Michael shows ways of making things look old and how to blend objects together in assemblage art. He also shares tips on how to paint metal and plastic objects.

Indie Arts goes On-Location in Oaxaca Mexico during Dia de Los Muertos and includes a visit to a local cemetary and church.

Explore the art gallery with solo shows by Mixed Media Artist Lisa JonesMoore; Photographs during El Dia de Los Muertos in Oaxaca, Mexico by Laurie Zuckerman; and original Oil Paintings of abstract flowers from Barbara Wurden.

There is a wonderful variety of informative and inspiring interviews in this issue. Explore the world of Book Arts and Art Dolls and see a demo of Encaustic Wax techniques with Mixed Media Artist Daris Judd. Doug Cristafir combines Photography, Photoshop and Painting techniques to create his visually timeless landscapes.

Rubbermoon owner, Debra Valoff talks about the Rubber Stamp business and gives a demo on making rubbers stamps. Diane Gilleland, Minister with the Church of Craft shares the origins of this unique church and how to start and sustain an Art Group in your community.

Suddenly Spring

2008-03-10T09:45:00.001-07:00

Took a walk today in my neighborhood and noticed that the trees were suddenly alive with new leaves. I walked this same path yesterday and didn't see this spurt of new growth. Just when I needed to be reminded that things can change in my own life just as quickly and profusely...

I am taking on another challenge to learn motion graphics with my Adobe After Effects program and to get into another level of expertise with Photoshop CS3 which interfaces perfectly with After Effects. I am using a mountain of technical manuals to climb this steep learning curve, something I have become quite good at. You will see the results of this effort in the Special Issues of INDIE ARTS as they become available and in the next two regular subscription issues of the DVD magazine.

Tango as a metaphor for life

2008-02-17T08:06:00.000-08:00

Last October I took my first tango lesson and was instantly hooked. Not only was my love for dancing fulfilled, it was also a challenge for me to let the leader guide me around the dance floor without seeing where I was going. What a great metaphor for life in allowing the moment to unfold... Being a very determined and self-reliant woman, I found it both satisfying and necessary to wait for the next step to be lead from the heart. But the leader can only invite me to take that next step and I have the option to embellish and add something unexpected to the mix. Tango is a dance of improvisation, passion and intensity and its exactly how I live my life.

Expanding circles

2008-02-13T17:11:00.001-08:00

Today I met with Diane Gilleland (Sister Diane with the Church of Craft) who will be a featured artist on Issue 7 of the DVD magazine. She is also an incredible source of information on how to use Etsy as a marketplace tool and I learned a lot more about how to finesse my store. I realize that with letting go of the regular subscription issues of the DVD, I will have much more time to devote to writing in my blog and expanding my circle of friends on-line. I have a lot of ideas cooking and in the coming months, I hope to bring those to my blog.

INDIE ARTS is going to the next level

2008-02-05T12:33:00.000-08:00

After working feverishly on publishing a two-hour DVD every three months, I will be transitioning into doing more of my video collage artwork after Issue 9 - Fall 2008. I have so many ideas of things I want to express about the heart of creativity, inspiration and courage using special effects that I have been teaching myself with Adobe After Effects. I will also be learning 3-D animation and compositing techniques to tell the fantasy stories I have planned. I want to thank all those who have supported me for the last couple of years and invite you to journey with me into the future.

VIDEO - Michael deMeng Paint Demo - Issue 7

2008-02-01T17:22:00.001-08:00

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In this short clip from his paint demo in Issue 7 of INDIE ARTS: The DVD Magazine, Artist and Author Michael deMeng shows how to make a plastic figurine look like aged ivory.

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VIDEO - Daris Judd Interview Clip - Issue 7

2008-02-01T17:06:00.001-08:00

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Mixed Media Artist Daris Judd talks about the creative process in this short clip from her interview in INDIE ARTS: The DVD Magazine, Issue 7.

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VIDEO - What is Indie Art - Issue 7

2008-01-26T14:47:00.001-08:00

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Meet the artists who are featured in Issue 7 on INDIE ARTS: The DVD Magazine. There is also a message from the Producer, Karen Landey on courage and brilliance.

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VIDEO - On-Location Oaxaca, Mexico - Issue 7

2008-01-03T17:37:00.001-08:00

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Visit Oaxaca, Mexico during Dia de Los Muertos for a tour of a local church and cemetary.

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VIDEO - Judy Wise - Issue 6

2007-12-11T15:56:00.001-08:00

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Mixed Media Artist Judy Wise talks about her love of visual journals and advise for artists in this short clip from her interview on Issue 6 of INDIE ARTS: The DVD Magazine.

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VIDEO - What is Indie Art - Issue 6

2007-10-24T21:15:00.001-07:00

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Nick Bantock, Judy Wise, Pam Christiansen, Sue Bielka, Patrick Donovan, Mary Robinson, Ronna Mogelon, Tammara Scott, Virginia Erdie, Jean Benabou featured in Issue 6 of Indie Arts: The DVD Magazine.

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VIDEO - Nick Bantock - A brief introduction in Issue 6

2007-10-10T08:53:00.001-07:00

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Producer Karen Landey introduces some of the books by artist and best-selling artist Nick Bantock for his interview in Issue 6 of INDIE ARTS: The DVD Magazine. A trip to Salt Spring Island brings you to his studio and gallery in British Columbia, Canada.

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VIDEO - Nick Bantock Interview - Issue 5

2007-08-09T16:20:00.001-07:00

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Short clip from Part 1 of an interview with best-selling author and artist who talks about how he uses art to reveal himself and the point of doing art. Part 2 will be in Issue 6 of INDIE ARTS: The DVD Magazine.

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VIDEO - Jennifer Louden - Issue 5

2007-07-18T14:05:00.001-07:00

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Author and artist talks about the courage to be a creative person and the need to nurture the creative self in this short clip of an interview that will be published in Issue 5 of INDIE ARTS: The DVD Magazine - release date October 1, 2007.

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VIDEO - What is Indie Art - Issue 5

2007-07-13T13:18:00.001-07:00

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Artists included in Issue 5 of INDIE ARTS: The DVD Magazine along with a special thank you to all of the artists who participated in Issues 1 through 4.

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VIDEO - On-Location Issue 5

2007-07-01T08:28:00.000-07:00

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VIDEO - What is Indie Art - Issue 3

2007-05-05T11:34:00.001-07:00

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A preview of Issue 3 of INDIE ARTS: The DVD Magazine and an invitation from the producer to take your art to the next level.

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Tags: indie arts productions, collage, mixed media, calligraphy, graphic art, zines, self-publishing, textile art, found object art, fine art

VIDEO - Laurie Mika - Mixed Media Mosaic Artist

2007-04-29T14:07:00.001-07:00

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Laurie talks about how she started using polymer clay 15 years ago how and it has evolved into an art form she calls Expressive Mosaics. She shows how you can use polymer clay, rubber stamps, collage and assemblage techniques to create your own personal expression. Her new book, Mixed Media Mosaics, will be available on July 1, 2007.

VIDEO - Susan Lewis Storey - Multi-Media Artist

2007-04-29T13:29:00.001-07:00

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Susan shares her journey to becoming an artist and how a canvas is a mirror into herself. She explains how she uses PhotoShop to create the digital collage she then uses in her art quilts.

VIDEO - On-Location Austin - Issue 4

2007-04-22T12:38:00.000-07:00

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For Issue 4 of INDIE ARTS, I traveled to Austin to interview artists and captured some iconic scenes from that wonderful city.

VIDEO - What is INDIE ART - Issue 4

2007-04-22T11:37:00.000-07:00

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A short music video with the artists who participated in Issue 4 of INDIE ARTS: The DVD Magazine.

Four color ads

2007-04-22T11:14:00.000-07:00

Here are the first four color ads that ran in magazines for the DVD magazine.

The Mail Room at INDIE ARTS

2007-03-23T07:51:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the mail room at Indie Arts Productions! I work at my kitchen counter and my dining room has become my storage room. But, it works for now and I am happy that I have this space to help bring INDIE ARTS to your home. These DVD's are Issue 3 getting stamped and labeled and ready to go out the door in a few short days.

Launch of the Blog Ship

2007-02-16T11:56:00.001-08:00

Today I finally started my blog space. I am looking forward to sharing my INDIE ARTS adventure with you and hope that you have as much fun as I do.