Category: Art

The Arts Thrive at DragonCon 2023

9/7/2023

Gaming and the Arts, plus Ai's future

The State of YA and Childrens Book Industry

Art Show Artist Alley and Professional Artists

TeaPot Race

Comic Book Inkers

Art Is King Podcast 2023

1/20/2023

Welcome to the new and revamped version of the classic Art is King podcast.

The Art Is King podcast will feature artists, entrepreneurs, business coaches and bring back many of our former guests to share their knowledge, expertise and resources to give us all insight into the ways we can find our own personal success with our talents.

Stay tuned for fresh episodes:
Art Is King on Substack.

Day 5 Preparation - Lights, Framing and Shots

4/28/2022

Day 5 - March 28
Lights, Framing and Shots that drive the narrative.

Focus on Your A Game
31- Day Live Streaming Challenge for Artists, starts May 1.
Show Notes:
https://www.artisking.org/blog

Tune in April 24 - 30 to @ArtIsKing_ATL for tips, resources and a long list of tools to start the journey into live streaming.
DTM will share most popular online tools, low priced gear and art biz resources to get started.
Share What You Know.
Share Your Journey.
We Rise By Lifting Others.

This challenge is for Visual Creatives of all disciplines. Everyone is invited also!

Day 5 - March 28
Lights, Framing and Shots that drive the narrative.
Lights are needed so we can see what the camera sees and framing is the presentation of visual elements in the video and that includes your background!
Everything in your shot should be there to support your message, drive the narrative and tell a story.

Lighting
1. basic lights
2. the 3 point lighting
Framing
1. headspace
2. placement of the person/s x
3. background
  1. home setting solutions
  2. bedroom elements. declutter. make the bed, have art on the wall.
  3. Other spaces: coworking, public parks, schools, libraries,
  4. what are your suggestions?
  5. windows, shutters,, curtains and some light is ok.
4. desk. declutter, organize, keep only the things that you will need for the stream
5. static noise - distracting elements
6. Side by side, Picture in Picture
Shots
1. close up
2. wide shot
3. two shot
4. overhead
5. side shot

Join the Discord for discussion sessions
https://discord.gg/Aztw26azaZ

Join the Art Is King Facebook Group to stream to:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/artisking

Follow for more resources and tips:
behance.net/dacreativegenius
https://www.youtube.com/c/ArtIsKing

Apply to stream to Behance
https://help.behance.net/hc/en-us/articles/4404204205851

Special Music by Tom Laroc
https://twitter.com/Tom_Laroc
https://www.instagram.com/thenicefilter/

Special Video intro by
https://www.instagram.com/seven8ths_creations/

#ArtEveryDay #DrawDaily2022
#ArtistsandWeapons #TheSketchyverse
#Sketchable #Sketching #ATLartist #CharacterArt

Art goes where the Artist takes it.
-DTM

Day 4 Preparation - March 27 Inside the Streaming Studio.

4/27/2022

Day 4 - March 27
Inside the Streaming Studio.

Focus on Your A Game
31- Day Live Streaming Challenge for Artists, starts May 1.
Show Notes:
https://www.artisking.org/blog

Tune in April 24 - 30 to @ArtIsKing_ATL for tips, resources and a long list of tools to start the journey into live streaming.
DTM will share most popular online tools, low priced gear and art biz resources to get started.
Share What You Know.
Share Your Journey.
We Rise By Lifting Others.

This challenge is for Visual Creatives of all disciplines. Everyone is invited also!

DTM Streaming Setup, Gear List and Process.
These are my go-to tools
My Live Stream Process:

Audio
1. lav microphones
2. desk microphones
3. boom mics
4. webcam mics
Video
1. WebCam
2. iPhone
Lights
1. Neewer small lights
computer
1. CyberPower PC
Video Capture
1. capture Surface or iPad
Overlays
1. lower third
2. background
3. text
4. borders
5. Overlays
Streaming Apps
1. PC - OBS
2. MacMini - Cinamaker

Gear and Equipment - day 3

4/26/2022

Day 3 - March 26
Gear and Equipment
Here are some starting points: Start where you are with what you have.
Focus on Your A Game
31- Day Live Streaming Challenge for Artists, starts May 1.
Show Notes:
https://www.artisking.org/blog

Tune in April 24 - 30 to @ArtIsKing_ATL for tips, resources and a long list of tools to start the journey into live streaming.
DTM will share most popular online tools, low priced gear and art biz resources to get started.
Share What You Know.
Share Your Journey.
We Rise By Lifting Others.

This challenge is for Visual Creatives of all disciplines. Everyone is invited also!

Gear and Equipment
Here are some starting points: Start where you are with what you have.

Keep in mind, this is video. We need microphones to capture audio, cameras to capture the visuals and lights so we can see what is happening.
Also remember to check for your backgrounds and static, elements within your video frame that cause distractions. More on framing soon.

Here is How I use what I have and slowly built a collection of tools that help me with my streams.

Computer Devices.
1. PC. CyberPower
  1. https://amzn.to/3KcSRqc $1,579
  2. https://amzn.to/3xZcmjx $1,849
2. MacMini M1 256GB https://amzn.to/3y0xshH $895
3. Macbook Pro M1 512GB 8GB RAM https://amzn.to/3Kf5Rvr $1,449
4. iPad M1 1TB https://amzn.to/3rSuwQd $1,599
5. Surface Pro 8 8GB RAM https://amzn.to/38t8bC0 $979
6. Surface Pro 16 GB RAM https://amzn.to/3xPrW1c $1,999
7. Surface Book 3, i7 https://amzn.to/39nMpA9 $3,000
8. Surface Laptop Studio i5, 16GB RAM https://amzn.to/3KwqzHz $1,528
Microphone - natural voice and gaming mics
1. Fifine USB Mic https://amzn.to/3OEtktp $28
2. Desk Stand https://amzn.to/3LcuWso $27
3. Webcam Mic
4. Yeti USB Mic https://amzn.to/398mFY6 $115
Lights - basic to 3 point lighting.
1. Video Light and Stand Lighting Kit https://amzn.to/3L7lMgF $183
2. Neewer Background and light kit. https://amzn.to/36Hcitw $215
3. Photography LED color filters https://amzn.to/3v9J0xc $41
4. Halo Ring Prismatic w iOS App https://amzn.to/3LrweQs $129
Cameras
1. iPhones
  iPhone SE 2nd Gen Renewed https://amzn.to/3vEWkbJ $240
2. iPhone Stand/Tripod https://amzn.to/3KjAobK $26
3. iOS Apps to turn your iPhone into a webcam:
  1. EpocCam https://www.elgato.com/en/epoccam
  2. NDI HX Camera https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ndi-hx-camera/id1477266080
4. Webcams
  Logitech C930c HD Smart 1080P Webcam with Cover for Computer Zeiss Lens USB Video Camera 4 Time Digital Zoom Web cam https://amzn.to/3Mttxh4 $54
5. DSLRs - got money?
Dongles and extras
1. USB hubs https://amzn.to/3rTIcui $19
2. USB-C hubs https://amzn.to/39nOkER $68
3. HDMI Capture Card https://amzn.to/3KkMotn $107
Desk to put it all together!

Sharpie Slam 2015 Gallery

10/8/2015

Sharpie Slam 2015 hosted by SuperNova South

Sharpie Slam 2015 Competition Artists!

Pizza Hawkz
@mr_nosewalker
@m_mauldin
@birdshizzel
@leruetattoo
@jlindleytattooer
@doitdoitleague

OnyxCon
@ONYXCON
@jamaikafunk
@keefcross

Cereal Killers
@the_cereal_killers
@makerofthings
@thekillamari
@courtney.e.hicks
@ctalvarez
@oofster
@bigtoews
@doogallery

Black Owl Tattoos
@blackowltattoos
@rogerparrilla
@lovelivecake
@highoffmarkers
@robbins_tattoos
@7even_arts
@jeremyworst
@dannynandez

Devi Phoenix
@ashboogeydotcom
@cbrooksart
@L0ve365
@shanequagay
@temikatheartist
@kottavei

Uncapped Raiders
@uncappedraiders
@itsmmmonica
@doodleslice
@noelsaabye
@mrwade1966
@turbopistola
@nooshstudios
@meghasissues

Sharpie Slam 2015 SkateDeck Artists

@lordyatta
@temikatheartist
@artist053
@coreyograffi
@l0ve365
@smithcreativ
@sachistudioart
@dhodges101
@mackart1
@ashboogeydotcom
@deltatangomike

Sharpie Slam 2015 Competition Judges

@myanimationlife
@BemJoiner
@madclout
@michimeko

A Huge Shout Out to our SPONSORS

@ArtIsKing_ATL
@SharpieSlam2015
@revolvskate
@djosmose
@velocityprint
@mrethemotivator
@SAOSpksVolumes
@techsquare
@azaleacreative
@samflax
@batdorfcoffee
@digitalyalo
@hpccsystems
@gigabark
@kashiseghal

http://bit.ly/sharpieslam2015gallery

On October 7th, SuperNova South hosted the classic spectacular art competition titled: Sharpie Slam 2015 at the newly minted TechSquare Labs in Midtown ATL.

Over 40 Artists participated in the biggest Art Showdown in ATL history. 6 teams of 5 artists went head to head to see who had the skills to be crowned ATL ART Champ.

Organized under the direction of Art Is King, DTM, the Sharpie Slam 2015 curator, reached out across the ATL arts community landscape and rounded up the most talented artists from the Tattoo Arts, Street Arts, Comic Books Arts, Traditional Arts and Digital Arts.

Sharpie Slam 2015 is the only event of its kind to bring in such a diverse group of artists, a true Art Community coming together in the name of art and creativity, plus a bit of prize money sponsored by SuperNova South!

Sam Flax sponsored the Coloring Table featuring PrismaColor pencils and markers. Photo Booth by YP Photo Booth sponsored by SuperNova South. Wine and Drink bar sponsored by Sales Loft RainMaker. Plus the Food Truck of the night was Happy Belly. Door prizes were sponsored by Sam Flax with Tees Sponsored by Velocity Screen Print and SuperNova South.

The Silent Auction featuring 10 Skatedecks by 10 ATL Artists was a success with the majority of the decks sold and a percentage of the proceeds to benefit the work of Art Is King. The decks were sponsored by Revolv Skate.

To MC Sharpie Slam 2015 the super hype Mr E! The Motivator brought his intense energy to kept the crowd focused on the theme of the night: creativity and competition.

The night was rocking to the sounds of true vinyl by DJ Osmose, now on his 7th year as Art Is King Collaborator and a crowd favorite across the globe!

The night was capped with prizes for First Place Team: Devi Phoenix, Second Place and in Third Place was OnyxCon.

An impromptu BBoy and B-Girl dance off led by Chris Veal delighted the crowd as the night drew to a close.

Big Ups to WSBTV for stopping by and sharing the love on their site, check it out HERE

Enjoy a look at Sharpie Slam 2015 with photos by Shelby Oates of SAOPhotography. Video of the night filmed by Rick Clear.

Special Thanks to all the people who worked hard behind the scenes to make this event a success. See you next year!

- DTM aka Daniel Flores
Sharpie Slam 2015 Curator
Art Is King Organizer
Art Biz Coach
[email protected]

Who's talking about Sharpie Slam 2015

http://blog.onecare.me/2015/10/

http://www.wsbtv.com/gallery/entertainment/sharpie-slam/gCXQ2/#8247032