I've been using linkedin for a while now and have made some killer networking connections. some killer artists on here.....and there are some really some big art needs in the corporate world. Anyone looking to grow their network? here's mine.... andrew at eternyl dot com search company name: eternyl search name Andrew Sikora Maybe we should get an Emptees group started?...talk about a sweet design resource group it could be. 2009-11-03T01:23:04-05:00 17 2008-11-20T02:09:44-05:00 true 0 10620 false false 519 4344 1 2009-11-20T23:27:06-05:00 535 Just thought I'd Share an Awesome Job Opp. Don't know what it pays, but you probably get a locomotive as your office or something. <a href="http://www.google.com/support/jobs/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=141375&src=pm_mv_content">Google Jobs Link</a> <a href="http://www.google.com/support/jobs/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=141375&src=pm_mv_content" target="_blank"> <img src="http://googleads.g.doubleclick.net/pagead/imgad?id=CMGLs-uB27DouwEQ0AIYjQIyCAMRaIw3Duri"> </a> Web Graphic Artist - Mountain View This position is based in Mountain View, CA. The area: Product Management and Marketing One of the many reasons Google consistently brings innovative, world-changing products to market is because of the collaborative work we do in Product Management. With eyes focused squarely on the future, our team works closely with creative and prolific engineers to help design and develop technologies that improve access to the world's information. We're responsible for guiding products throughout the execution cycle, focusing specifically on analyzing, positioning, packaging, promoting and tailoring our solutions to all the markets where Google does business. The role: Web Graphic Artist Google's Web Graphic Artists are responsible for drawing the special Google Homepage logos and possess the ability to create high visibility illustrations and graphics, as well as take direction in a team-based environment. You are a key player with strong artistic ability, web design expertise, organizational skills, and great attention to detail. You have experience managing projects and taking the lead on high level design decisions. You should have great free-hand illustration skills and the ability to create clean web-ready designs. Your design experience and knowledge will have an immediate impact on our team. An online portfolio is required for consideration. Responsibilities: * Draw the highly visible special Google logos. * Create visual assets for User Interface design. * Create brand defining iconography. * Create web images and digital illustrations. * Find solutions for product related web and graphics requests. Requirements: * BFA preferred (MFA a plus). * Strong Freehand illustration skills with flexible art medium. * Solid background and knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. * Strong knowledge of color theory and experience with graphics tablet. * Ability to work collaboratively with various functions - prior project management experience a plus. * Excellent communication skills and attention * Online portfolio of work. 2009-10-23T13:07:56-04:00 2 2009-10-23T11:12:50-04:00 true 0 91441 false false 452 4344 1 2009-11-20T23:47:36-05:00 328 I thought I'd share this. <a href="http://www.tccandler.com/columns/100_greatest_movie_posters.htm?cool">Top 100 Movie Posters</a> I know the emptees crowd will probably get up in arms for the lack of Horror flicks, but I think it's a pretty good list. definitely thought #79 Silence of the Lambs & #46 50 foot Woman should've been higher. I think it was missing Dark Night, Apocalypse Now, The Howling, Fear & Loathing, Vacation, & The Warriors. 2009-10-21T22:45:55-04:00 15 2009-10-21T15:31:15-04:00 true 0 90721 false false 4344 4344 1 2009-11-20T23:26:47-05:00 325 <a href="http://eternyl.com/2009/10/the-top-100-greatest-t-shirts-ever/" target="_blank"> <img src="http://eternyl.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Eternyl-Splash100-Greatest-Tees.jpg" width="600" height="200" border="2" alt="Top 100 Greatest T-Shirts" /> </a> Better cause, if you think the list is junk, you can change it. Just looking for anyone interested in participating in our 100 greatest T-shirts ever experiment. I recently saw the few top 100 shirts lists pop up online here, and really thought the lists were too narrow minded and specific. I think if I get enough of a broad participation we can come up with a pretty nice and informative list....who knows it might be a killer resource in the future... I admit it was interesting finding a lot of the tees online. I just posted it together last night....if anyone is interested I started out with 54 easy iconic tees and included some junkers, with the hopes it builds up by participation. It's a submit your own & vote concept. posted on my blog... http://eternyl.com/ 2009-10-15T18:14:17-04:00 13 2009-10-15T10:16:02-04:00 true 0 88641 false false 9706 4344 1 2009-11-21T03:32:13-05:00 324 <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9T1vfsHYiKY">Humped by a rare parrot</a> 2009-10-01T16:43:25-04:00 7 2009-10-01T11:29:13-04:00 true 0 83781 false false 4344 4344 1 2009-11-21T05:09:03-05:00 170 PS3 SOCOM Confrontation... tag: eternyl COD4 filled the void for a while...but it took so little skill. love the SOCOM Series!.... it had huge server problems on release...but the patch pretty much cleared it up. don't really have time for games...but when I do...this is my vice. anyone else? 2008-11-04T22:48:17-05:00 1 2008-11-04T22:22:24-05:00 true 0 9888 false false 537 4344 1 2009-11-21T06:28:06-05:00 94 <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/DZO2w2rMSuY&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/DZO2w2rMSuY&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZO2w2rMSuY 2008-10-30T21:04:09-04:00 1 2008-10-30T20:47:54-04:00 true 0 9663 false false 8735 4344 1 2009-11-21T02:45:42-05:00 132 http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7065205277695921912 Check it out if you crave knowledge... Heavy stuff....economics, politics, energy, poverty, technology it is a movie though...2 hours long I watched working tonight. Truly enlightening and knowledge empowering video. I'm usually very sceptical but this thing seems to hit it on the head. the website http://www.zeitgeistmovie.com/ **the other zeitgeist movie is very religion based, and is a bit more touchy to some. the venus project they talk about in the movie http://www.thevenusproject.com/ zeit·geist | Pronunciation: 'tsIt-"gIst, 'zIt | Function: noun | Etymology: German, from Zeit (time) + Geist (spirit) | Date: 1884 | Meaning: the general intellectual, moral, and cultural climate of an era. 2008-10-19T11:40:16-04:00 14 2008-10-15T22:49:30-04:00 true 0 8957 false false 173 4344 1 2009-11-21T01:38:28-05:00 379 Sweeeet.... I guess it's going for only $45,000 - right now bids at $15k 1959 Cadillac Miller Meteor Ecto-1 All you rich clothing company moguls...should bid it out...think of the publicity. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150301618614 <img src="http://www.slashfilm.com/wp/wp-content/images/ecto1ebay1.jpg"> <img src="http://www.slashfilm.com/wp/wp-content/images/ecto1ebay2.jpg"> http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/10/07/the-ghostbusters-ecto-1-for-sale/ I'd park it in between my Delorean, and General Lee 2008-10-09T05:49:45-04:00 6 2008-10-08T23:54:59-04:00 true 0 8625 false false 2255 4344 1 2009-11-21T06:21:53-05:00 207 anyone see these yet...what do ya think? I can't even imagine the amount of approvals these would've had to go through to get printed... officially Licensed Hipster Star Wars Pieces. Craziness... http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/09/30/cool-stuff-marc-eckos-star-wars-collection/ http://www.shopecko.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=3054996&cp=3165999&view=all 2008-10-01T10:30:51-04:00 13 2008-10-01T00:25:17-04:00 true 0 8244 false false 8199 4344 1 2009-11-20T23:57:48-05:00 401 I don't speak Russian...but I think the designs speak for themselves. http://www.designfloat.com/blog/2008/09/29/31-russian-websites-that-can-inspire-you <img src="http://www.designfloat.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/barba.jpg"> <img src="http://www.designfloat.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/taraz.jpg"> <img src="http://www.designfloat.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/maryane.jpg"> 2008-09-30T20:26:06-04:00 0 2008-09-30T20:26:06-04:00 true 0 8229 false false 4344 1 2009-11-21T07:40:57-05:00 138 I found this extremely helpful Wanna know what Obama & McCain are actually quoted as saying, about any issue? minus most of the spin you will get from the biased various media outlets? awesome resource to help you decide for yourself...quit listening to the talking heads...and biased bloggers. http://labs.google.com/inquotes/ 2008-09-26T18:05:31-04:00 4 2008-09-26T17:39:31-04:00 true 0 8077 false false 8668 4344 1 2009-11-21T01:11:36-05:00 150 Just a pretty cool idea I thought.... Since most Emptee'ers are super creative...maybe someone here just has the next great idea that can help us all. Google says they're aren't evil....and I guess they're going to try to prove it. Google is looking to invest 10 million Dollars into a few ideas that will help the most people as possible. What can you do with a few million dollars that will make the world a better place....easy enough, huh? http://www.project10tothe100.com/how_it_works.html 2008-09-25T18:59:59-04:00 3 2008-09-25T18:12:21-04:00 true 0 8033 false false 6884 4344 1 2009-11-21T05:02:18-05:00 157 Just some market research....and I don't really know if this can be answered....but since this is mostly a band based apparel site, maybe it can. Will you still love your favorite band(s) when you are 40 or 50, and you can see them for free at the local state fair?...or dive bar...(assuming they reunite, or maybe stay together) ... or does the youth now-a-days not have the attention span?...and would rather chase the next trend? Basically is there any sort of brand or music loyalty going on?...and do you think it's worth building a style that's timeless or better to change markets as time goes on? 2008-08-20T11:24:50-04:00 15 2008-08-19T22:46:51-04:00 true 0 6540 false false 3515 4344 1 2009-11-21T02:46:34-05:00 268 Anyone know the business details with the Affliction Banned MMA event this Saturday?... I can't imagine they have the kind of capital/clout to pull something like trying to take out the UFC. I know they are very popular and expensive shirts, with alot of MMA fighters wearing them....but damn....that is a pretty big jump for a "clothing label" I seen Trump in the ring at the end....is this his venture?...anyone hear if he a partner in this? I ordered it, and it was pretty slow...although the Fedor vs Couture bout would be sweet. 2008-07-21T17:30:43-04:00 38 2008-07-21T09:07:29-04:00 true 0 5360 false false 182 4344 1 2009-11-21T04:50:00-05:00 884 Just curious how the majority of Emptee'ers found there way here initially. I just read the post...on a bunch of people coming in through the Gomediazine. and got curious... 2008-07-16T23:11:06-04:00 57 2008-07-15T15:27:53-04:00 true 0 5190 false false 4459 4344 1 2009-11-21T04:22:33-05:00 628 This is just cool as hell... Cellphone in the microwave..... http://todaysbigthing.com/2008/05/28 2008-06-27T00:43:36-04:00 7 2008-06-26T23:34:57-04:00 true 0 4616 false false 2314 4344 1 2009-11-21T02:26:59-05:00 202 Not sure if everyone if familiar with StyleCareers, but it's a great resource for the apparel industry.... ...especially apparel jobs.... Well they are trying to put together info to better give us in the apparel world a better idea of the industry standards. if you have a sec...participate in the survey. even if you run your own business, the survey takes it into account. to check out their site go here..... http://www.stylecareers.com - Here is the email - This is a reminder that StyleCareers.com Fashion Industry Salary Survey for 2008 will be closing soon. This is your last chance to be a part of the only, user-generated salary survey for the various fashion-related industries. It is important to note that your individual responses and personal information will be kept COMPLETELY CONFIDENTIAL; the results will be presented in aggregate form only. Keep in mind, the MORE RESPONSES we get, the BETTER THE DATA will be. By participating, you will be helping EVERYONE in the wholesale fashion industry! See www.stylesalaries.com for the results of the 2007 survey. To get started, click the following link: http://vovici.com/l.dll/JGs72B6C7B6B6lHGD9U168725J.htm On a related subject, if you know anyone looking for a job in the fashion industry, please let them know about StyleCareers.com. Despite a slowing economy, StyleCareers.com is still posting thousands of fashion-specific jobs! I appreciate your consideration and hope that you will be able to take the StyleCareers.com Salary Survey. Please contact me with any questions or concerns at christine@stylecareers.com. Thanks, Christine Wittenbrink - StyleCareers.com christine@stylecareers.com *** USE YOUR HANDHELD DEVICE TO SEARCH STYLECAREERS.COM *** Go to http://www.stylecareers.com/handheld/jobsearch.asp on your handheld device to get started. thought it may be of interest.... Drew 2008-06-26T15:46:16-04:00 1 2008-06-26T15:31:15-04:00 true 0 4602 false false 4344 4344 1 2009-11-21T01:49:50-05:00 310 I know this has been talkied about at least 50 times since I joined here.....and that's only been a month now...the trendy-clique-mob here is crazy so I'll get flamed I know... but maybe someone will take the advice to heart...and maybe it'll help someone....so it's worth it. - So I just thought I'd post this. I deal with a totally different type of art than most of you - but I've sold so many crappy shirts for other companies it's ridiculous....but they made the money on them....not me...and it starts to suck once you do this for 10+ years.... Just a bit of advice for newer artists wanting to make a living doing this. If you are intimidated by the business aspect....get an Art Rep!....they will take anywhere from 5-30%...but since anyone can post an online portfolio now-a-days....they are looking for artists to rep....plus they know the business, and have connections, you can only dream about....and they know how to squeeze every last penny outta the budget. Don't do spec work!....if you know you are good enough to do this for a living then ask for payment. if you want to get your name out there...there are much better much more effective ways. like sending out promo material, or charity work. Always set a rough charge and a final charge....and rarely take royalties...unless there is a legal contract, and it's a very reputable company...royalties are "almost" always a scam. we charge $100-150 for a rough and $800-$1200 for a final....for a 1 time design. but hey if a client wants 10 designs at a crack, I have no problem giving price breaks...$50 a rough $600 a final....it is relationship building. If someone can sell a tee for $25 the company should have no problem buying the design rough for $50. Our good clients don't even require roughs anymore, we've built the trust up so it's waived, and it goes right to final. plus the final time input vs invoiced amount is what matters...balance it out. If your hours into a job ever equals $0 invoiced...you are doing it wrong. Prices will always depend on the demand of the art, and how many printed pieces they are selling. Find Out how many they are selling! if a company is selling 5000 pieces, the art can at least be $1000..that's $.20 per shirt cost. but at 500 pieces, the art is $2 per shirt cost....so price accordingly. and always get a deposit on the final...or setup legit business credit terms with them....dont just give away net30/60/90! Always retain your Rights!....or charge a pricey premium to transfer full rights. Remember you always retain your rights, unless you specifically sign them away in writing. I know alot of you know this but some beginners don't....just thought I'd help. There is a lot of tires spinning in the art world, and most of it is self imposed. just my .02 Flame On. 2008-06-19T23:06:23-04:00 16 2008-06-19T16:12:23-04:00 true 0 4319 false false 40 4344 1 2009-11-20T23:36:19-05:00 354