I've already completed the first one ... (ps. still need a name for my new girl so send me your suggestions!) michael@michaelalbee.com
My little ode to Chanel Apres Ski! ENJOY!!!
Monday, December 14, 2009
2010 Resolution Head Start
So I've realized that most people don't know that I do illustrations ... so to expand my portfolio I'll be adding at least 12 new images containing a calendar to my portfolio.
I've already completed the first one ... (ps. still need a name for my new girl so send me your suggestions!) michael@michaelalbee.com
I've already completed the first one ... (ps. still need a name for my new girl so send me your suggestions!) michael@michaelalbee.com
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Random holiday gift guide
This is a purely random list of some things that I think will make great holiday gifts from unexpected places:
CLOTHING!!!
Veritas creates and nourishes the kind of relationship and diversity of human contact that builds into the essence of the city. The Veritas brand is designed and created to bring community together through a combination of the Arts; one shirt, one painting, one sound, one film, and one word at a time. http://www.liveveritas.com/
HOLIDAZZLE 2009 brings together the shining stars of the Dallas/Fort Worth Musical Theatre scene in a compilation of holiday songs, ranging from the traditional to the contemporary. Each track features a different solo or group performance by some of the most highly acclaimed and admired performers to appear on our local stages. Proceeds from the CD will be going to local children’s charity Jonathan’s Place. http://dfwactorsgiveback.org/
BOOKS!
Fred is a lovable, young frog with a big heart and a bigger problem. Fortunately, Fred has wonderful, imaginative friends who each offer humorous, well-meaning suggestions to solve Fred's dilemma.
Apples For Fred will leave you with a smile as the friends band together with a charming mix of support and perseverance.
A 10% donation of the proceeds from the sale of this book will be made to the Crohns & Colitis Foundation of America to support research for a cure.
ART WORKS!
If you have been waiting to buy some work, now is the time. I have marked all of these pieces down. Shipping is not included in the price. If you are interested in purchasing a piece please email me at tyclark@liveveritas.com for payment and shipping options. If you are in the DFW or Austin area I do not mind delivering and helping hang the work. All the artwork is marked down 40-60%.
http://samo4prez.com/Site/Fine_Art/Pages/Art_Sale.html
More Clothes!
The name Color It Purple probably doesn't do a very good job of telling what my store is all about, but it does tell a lot about what we love to celebrate in our children, and that's their uniqueness! When my oldest daughter was 3 and 4, she loved to paint and she spent a lot of time at her easel. She ALWAYS chose purple paint and she always painted a solid purple painting. The shades varied, but it was always solid purple! At first I worried why she didn't use other colors or draw trees or flowers, but I soon realized that she had her own way of doing things . . . she was unique in her own way . . . all of my children are. She reminded me that there is not always a "set" way of doing things and that it's okay to be different. In such a simple way, her solid purple paintings celebrated her uniqueness . . . and so I introduce coloritpurple.com!
COOKIES!!!
Wackym’s Kitchen bakes delicious cookies and treats from original artisanal recipes using only fresh, natural ingredients. We pride ourselves on delivering products where you are able to taste the real butter, cane sugar, and other natural ingredients that we use. http://www.wackymskitchen.com/CLOTHING!!!
Veritas creates and nourishes the kind of relationship and diversity of human contact that builds into the essence of the city. The Veritas brand is designed and created to bring community together through a combination of the Arts; one shirt, one painting, one sound, one film, and one word at a time. http://www.liveveritas.com/
PHOTOS!
Innovative, edgy & fresh, professional Dallas photographer, J. Mathew Butler has worked in all aspects of the entertainment industry and knows how to get you your best headshot. Mathew has made a name for himself as a cutting edge photographer shooting many professional musicians, actors, singers and authors. http://www.jmathewinc.com/
HOLIDAZZLE 2009 brings together the shining stars of the Dallas/Fort Worth Musical Theatre scene in a compilation of holiday songs, ranging from the traditional to the contemporary. Each track features a different solo or group performance by some of the most highly acclaimed and admired performers to appear on our local stages. Proceeds from the CD will be going to local children’s charity Jonathan’s Place. http://dfwactorsgiveback.org/
Fred is a lovable, young frog with a big heart and a bigger problem. Fortunately, Fred has wonderful, imaginative friends who each offer humorous, well-meaning suggestions to solve Fred's dilemma.
Apples For Fred will leave you with a smile as the friends band together with a charming mix of support and perseverance.
A 10% donation of the proceeds from the sale of this book will be made to the Crohns & Colitis Foundation of America to support research for a cure.
If you have been waiting to buy some work, now is the time. I have marked all of these pieces down. Shipping is not included in the price. If you are interested in purchasing a piece please email me at tyclark@liveveritas.com for payment and shipping options. If you are in the DFW or Austin area I do not mind delivering and helping hang the work. All the artwork is marked down 40-60%.
http://samo4prez.com/Site/Fine_Art/Pages/Art_Sale.html
The name Color It Purple probably doesn't do a very good job of telling what my store is all about, but it does tell a lot about what we love to celebrate in our children, and that's their uniqueness! When my oldest daughter was 3 and 4, she loved to paint and she spent a lot of time at her easel. She ALWAYS chose purple paint and she always painted a solid purple painting. The shades varied, but it was always solid purple! At first I worried why she didn't use other colors or draw trees or flowers, but I soon realized that she had her own way of doing things . . . she was unique in her own way . . . all of my children are. She reminded me that there is not always a "set" way of doing things and that it's okay to be different. In such a simple way, her solid purple paintings celebrated her uniqueness . . . and so I introduce coloritpurple.com!
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
What a different a day makes ...
So lately I've been working on quite a few custom print jobs ... and all I can say is the print industry is completely nutz!
I've had the same job quoted by 5 different companies now. They were all provided with the Optimum Specs as well as a Proof File and example image of what I am going for (my poor client is still on hold for printing due to all this).
I've had bids come in from all 5 companies and the prices vary by almost $800 from high to low. Now for a larger company they might not even notice the difference if I was to just choose one of the companies. My clients on the other hand are mostly start up businesses and custom print jobs with limited funding.
So I've spent most of the day today trying to figure out WHY there is such a discrepancy.
Hopefully tomorrow, with a clear head, I'll be able to make the most informed and beneficial choice for my clients.
Quality is worth spending the extra money for ... but with each company having the same print specs there has to be something going on in the background.
I've had the same job quoted by 5 different companies now. They were all provided with the Optimum Specs as well as a Proof File and example image of what I am going for (my poor client is still on hold for printing due to all this).
I've had bids come in from all 5 companies and the prices vary by almost $800 from high to low. Now for a larger company they might not even notice the difference if I was to just choose one of the companies. My clients on the other hand are mostly start up businesses and custom print jobs with limited funding.
So I've spent most of the day today trying to figure out WHY there is such a discrepancy.
Hopefully tomorrow, with a clear head, I'll be able to make the most informed and beneficial choice for my clients.
Quality is worth spending the extra money for ... but with each company having the same print specs there has to be something going on in the background.
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