Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
ArtistsRegister.com |
artistsregister.com
This site, run by WESTAF (Western States Arts Federation), positions itself as a
marketing tool that connect artists with both art buyers and galleries, non-profit
organizations, and participating state agencies. Membership is by application, and
requires a membership fee.
ArtVitae |
www.artvitae.com
A multilingual portfolio site used by artists in both the U.S. and Europe, the
site boasts a substantial database of artists' CVs and their portfolios. For an annual
fee, you can use their template to quickly get your information and a sampling of
your work online, or you can design, create, and manage your own portfolio but use
the site as a home address. One nice touch: Their ArtPostcards service allows both vis-
itors and artists to email postcards of work—a nice way to do a cold-call email.
Art in Context Center for Communications |
www.artincontext.org
This is a nonprofit site that creates a library of artists and organizations. They
will put you into their searchable database for a small registration fee, that is renew-
able, for a small discount, annually. Because it's part of the art community and not a
commercial venture, it attracts many academics and museum curators.
Game design
GamaSutra |
www.gamasutra.com
The premier site for people interested in the game design world, whether it be
for educational opportunities, jobs, opinions, or feedback. Friendly, informative blogs
and a truly excellent job list put this site on the required list for anyone wanting to
make a living as a game professional.
Gamedev.net |
www.gamedev.net
The forums are the draw here. This site is dedicated to making you a better
game developer, designer, or artist, with extremely active posting, particularly on the
technical forums. The GDNet Lounge is a comfy gathering space for like-minded pros
and wannabes. It is impossible to visit this site and not learn something useful.
Graphic arts and design
Behance |
www.behance.net
A strange grafting of social network, professional resource, portfolio site, and
design magazine, Behance has quickly become a destination that rivals the more
established portfolio options. You must be invited to join by another Behance member,
with the idea that only serious creatives with a network will find their way in. Even
without joining, the range of quality portfolios and the other online content makes
this a good site to visit.
