• ART:
  • Schools and Educational Sites
    
  • Art Organizations and Opportunities
    
  • Art Supply Companies: see www.borsheimarts.com/artsupply.htm
  • Sculpture Resources
    
  • Artists
    
• Environment & Health
• Sites by or for friends and family
• Miscellaneous: health, science, dictionaries, travel via hostels
  
• Travel: resources
• Business: including Web site creation & promotion
  

Frety.NET - a web directory with homepage thumbnails

• AboutStone.org list of stone carving workshops; also a link to symposiums
• Lisa Klayman, artist and owner of Austin Fine Arts School in Texas; excellent teacher who shows one how to SEE; great for painting and sculpture! (I took her lessons for about 1 year.)
• ArtLex: for artists, students and educators in art production, criticism, history, aesthetics, and education. You will find definitions of more than 3,100 terms here, along with numerous illustrations, pronunciation notes, great quotations, and links to other resources on the Web.
• Lessons in Painting: all kinds of things, from stretching a canvas to tools to color mixing
• A. A. Art: Classical Art Gallery of Oil Paintings, Digital Illustration and Art Education! Modern Renaissance for XXI century, by Russian-born artist A. Antonov
• Mural Art: learn about the murals in California and even nominate the Mural of the Month
• Loveland Academy of Fine Arts: 1-800-726-LAFA (5232); Loveland, Colorado; week-long classes in a variety of subject matter and styles with instructors from around the country
• The Marble Institute of Colorado: hosts a marble symposium/workshop held annually in Marble, Colorado, in July (3 sessions)
• Marble Workshops: in Italy (May-September, 3 week sessions)
• Austin Sculpture Center (formerly the Elisabet Ney Sculpture Conservatory): a sculpture school in Austin, Texas
• Smooth-On: manufacturers of mold-making materials; site includes help on technical matters
• Mold Making Information by Robert Fida
• Stone Carving Lessons and Tips
• Hand Chasing (of Metals)
• www.oilpaintingtechniques.com: free tips for painters; free newsletter too
• Artbusiness.com: GREAT information for collectors and artists alike, such as how to collect and how to price art
• Eyecon Arts Links Page: my friend and fellow artist Robin Urton has an extensive collection of art resources, especially art history, info. about artists (contemporary and the Masters), and other resources. Nice collection of links!
• Supplies for Artists: mostly a list for sculptors, but at the bottom (but above the booth display suppliers) you will find painting supplies and frame suppliers listed.
• Critique Studio: online critiques of artwork (esp. 2-D), but also has good art business tips
• Philippe Faraut: Instructional Videos, such as "Portrait Sculpting: Anatomy & Expressions in Clay"
• Foundation Center: Funding sources for individuals

Art Organizations & Opportunities

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• Texas Commission on the Arts
• The Texas Society of Sculptors: A fine collection of art from Texas sculptors as well as community activities and shows and a more extensive sculpture links page
• Texas Sculpture Association (based in Dallas)
• Austin Visual Art Association (Texas artists)
• TxArts.net full of listings for community arts organizations and other art news in Texas
• Austin Art in Public Places see past art projects around this capital city and discover current opportunities for public art projects
• AMOA Austin Museum of Art, Texas
• National Sculpture Society this organization focuses on realistic figurative sculpture and offers the magazine Sculpture Review
• International Sculpture Center
• National Sculptors' Guild
• The Art Deadlines List
• Art Liaison (organization)
• Northwest Stone Sculptors Association this group's offerings include professional trade information and technical workshops
• Art in Embassies Program: get your art out there!
• Period Gallery: International art opportunities
• New York Foundation for the Arts: grant information, includes searchable national database
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• Figure Drawing League:

Sculpture

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• Site by Richard Collins: A Comprehensive Resource for Sculptors--I love this site (www.sculptor.org) and you will too!
• Art Casting Journal: if your are interested in how art is made, especially the foundry processes, this journal offers the most up-to-date info. on lots of sculpture subjects
• Carving Stones of the World: A Comprehensive Resource for Sculptors
• Sculpture in the Park: annual show and sale in Benson Sculpture Park Gardens, Loveland, Colorado
• Loveland Sculpture Invitational Show and Sale: big sculpture weekend in Loveland, Colorado!
• Sculpture in the South: really nice show in Azalea Park • Summerville, South Carolina
• Sculpture Parks International: a directory of places to see outdoor sculpture compiled by sculptor Benbow Bullock--a wonderful resource!
• Smithsonian Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden unfortunately there aren't many images of sculpture here, just facts you'll need if you ever get to visit
• Grounds for Sculpture: a sculpture park in New Jersey
• Cave Michelangelo: quarry in Carrara, Italy

Other Artists

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• Vasily Fedorouk: an amazing sculptor!
• CGFA (Carol Gerten's Fine Art): an extensive artist index in which you can search hundreds of artists from many countries and time periods. Well organized and easy to use.
• The Texas Society of Sculptors: features Texas sculptors I (happen to) know, including some with bronze casting foundries that work for other artists; Also check out TSOS's links page for great resources.
• Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum: beautiful display of the sculptures of Charles Umlauf, one of Austin's famous sculptors
• Robin Urton: a dear friend of mine and a creative spirit--check out her artwork!
• Sculptor Peter Schipperheyn: "Rock Chopper Downunder"
• Victor Issa: a figurative sculptor in Colorado whose work I like
• Michael Dunn at Enchanted Creek Studios: an artist who, like me, actually studied calculus and thought it was fun; check out his bronze and alabaster work
• Glenn Donovan: metal sculptures that move! John and I bought a trumpet player sculpture from this Wisconsin artist when he showed in Austin in 1998.
• Natespace: see many of the wonderful creations of Nathan Jensen. I especially love his sculptural canvases: 2-D is just not enough for Nathan! Enter a bent and colorful world of illustration, paintings, and murals by this Austin artist.
• Casey Hunter: I've been attending life drawing sessions off and on since about 1994 with Casey. His watercolors of the female nude are fun and refreshing--and he's a great guy too!
• Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci
• About Michelangelo Buonarroti
• Howard Schatz: wonderful photography of the human form
• Kip Holm: Austin-based photographer whose black and white images I enjoy.
• Emerson Matabele: another photographer whose images move me.
• Leon Engelen: a Belgium-based artist whose warm, textured, traditional type of paintings look so good on the Web, I hope I get to see them in person someday.
• Marilyn Fenn: an Austin-based artist friend who has lively and fun paintings and prints
• Compugarg.com: Tim Chrisco's gargoyles, dragons, and more
• Thomas Studio & Foundry: featuring the sculpture and foundry work of one of my mentors, Jim Thomas
• gtarts.com: arts directory
• Soho Art Gallery - Sydney Australia: arts resource and directory
• Images of Eyes Gallery II: Nude, erotic, and sensual paintings
• ArtThrob: contemporary art in South Africa
• Elbert Weinberg: an interesting figurative sculptor
• Learning Stone links directory: extensive list of sculptors, tends to be stone carvers
• John Michael: another cool sculptor friend
• Bill Batic: a Louisiana-based sculptor of the human form
• Artcyclopedia:
• www.askart.com: a humongous database of artists

Environment & Health

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I believe that how you spend your money (and your time) is even more important than how you vote (although I am in NO WAY encouraging you to not vote!). Please choose the products you buy with care -- less chemicals (especially in your food!) and less packaging, for starters. The more consumers demand quality, the more likely suppliers are to give it to us. Thank you.
• Classical Stretch: I discovered this program by accident, but totally love it! Miranda Esmonde-White, the host, is charming and easy to follow as she guides the viewer through a totally do-able and incredibly effective 25 minute workout. If the ClassicalStretch.com link does not work, try: www.wpbstv.org/ClassicalStretch.htm Emphasis is on improving posture and strengthening all the muscles. The stretching routines are done in beautiful locations and as an extra touch, are done to classical music (with titles and artist names shown on the screen).
• Homegrown (Texas): Judy Barrett of Georgetown, Texas, has put together a wonderful magazine filled with terrific gardening information (mostly specific to Texas)
• The Nature Conservancy: perhaps the best use of your donations -- they actually buy up land to preserve it! (And sometimes sell it back to caretakers once those folks gain the resources needed.)
• Center for Marine Conservation: all political boundaries aside, the health of our planet's oceans and the life within affects us all.
• Rainforest Alliance: RA has issued a "Better Bananas" and "ECO-OK" seals of approval for foods that are grown under strict environmental and social standards, conserve wildlife habitat, recycle or reduce waste, and limit the use of pesticides. This means safer conditions for farmers and better food for us. Foods include bananas, coffee, oranges, and cocoa. Chiquita brand bananas have recently achieved 100% compliance with these standards.
• Office of Protected Resources: check out the status of your favourite endangered (or already extinct) ocean creatures
• Zero Population Growth: are you aware of what happens to overpopulated rats in a maze? We have the intellect to control our own growth and how much we choose to (ab)use our Earth!
• The Cousteau Society: Save our coral reefs!
• World Wildlife Fund: conservation programs
• Friends of Animals: fighting off the poaching of African elephants and protecting other wildlife too
• Austin Habitat for Humanity: these guys are great! They help people who are willing and eager to help themselves and they recycle. You can help by donating time, money, or house-building materials of all types. OR: save on your own home-improvements needs by purchasing supplies at the Habitat Re-store

Friends and Family

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• www.chameleonprintdesign.com my sister Amber's graphic design services site
• Byte me: Aliens, Chinese Shar-peis, birds, and other fun stuff. This is my sisters' (and mom's) site. And they love feedback!
• Festina-lente find out what it means by visiting my friend Laurie Jasinski's site; also check out her new book!
• Dr. Kate Allen: Southwest Forensic Consultants, Inc.

Miscellaneous

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• All About Computer-related Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) what it is, how to avoid it, and how to tell if you have it: PROTECT YOURSELF!
• PILGRIMS OF GLOUCESTER: makers of Fine Chocolates & West Country Fudge (UK)
• National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health Visible Human Project: I was lucky enough to have started work on duplicating the transparencies before my employer went out of business in 1995.)
• Specialized Dictionaries: I just love words! This page gives you links to all sorts of dictionaries, including technical terms and medical terms
• ArtLex: for artists, students and educators in art production, criticism, history, aesthetics, and education. You will find definitions of more than 3,100 terms here, along with numerous illustrations, pronunciation notes, great quotations, and links to other resources on the Web.
• Calumet Photo: traditionally a good place to buy photographic equipment at a good price back by great customer service!
• www.hostelworld.com: inexpensive travel lodging

Travel: Resources

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• International Air Transport Association: get the scoop on the current airline industry
• www.iata.org/ps/services/bags/links.htm links to airlines around the world so you may check regulations, such as luggage weight limits.
• www.travelsense.org
• Rick Steves: European travel guide
• Flights:
  • Bestfares.com

Business: Web site creation & promotion

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• Artists Resource Page: for other helpful art-business related topics
• http://dart.fine-art.com/
• Online HTML tutorial
• HTML goodies another tutorial
• www.artpromote.com
• HTML Lessons/explanations and Web page design
• Color on the Web
• Search Engine Watch dot com for the latest scoop on how the Internet indexes work
• Shareware Download site Shareware = free software
• Matt's Script Archive, Inc. You want counters, orderforms, and other cool, USEFUL scripts for your Web site? Check it out!
• http://1x.com/advisor/ How to sell your art online by Chris Maher
• Web-site ranking service: where are you listed in the search engines?
• Wilson Internet: Web Marketing & E-commerce
• freeonlinesurveys.com conduct an online survey -- FREE
• LavaSoft: free Ad-aware software to stop spyware on your harddrive
• selfpromotion.com tips on creating a successful Web site
• Dynamic Drive Page which gives you the javascript coding to "right click" image protection
• Colour Scheme Chooser: play with colors for Web site design (includes coding for each color)
• Dynamic Drive: Free scripts for Web site designs
• Search Term Suggestion Tool: I LOVE this service!
• HTML Doctor: quickly tells you what is wrong with your html coding, such as missing closing codes and links that don't pan out. Also tells you how long it took to access your site as well as how much space each image uses and takes to download.