startdrawing.org
startdrawing.org is a web resource portal for Asia’s artists and drawings. This site was started with the aim of showcasing and sharing drawings from talented artists in Asia, and in the process, promote the joys of drawing.
News
Brand New...
FAIRspot Realign Coming Soon
As some of you may already know, we're working hard to bring a fresh new look and feel to FAIRspot.com. While we get our ducks in order, we thought it might be nice to show you exactly what we're working on so that you're not totally surprised when we drop it on you in the next couple of weeks. We also know you were growing tired of seeing the Hillman Curtis Interview everytime you came to the site - what can we say, this stuff takes time!
Anyways, we've listed some of the main features and highlights below for you to sink your teeth into until we release 2.0, so enjoy and see you soon!
New Layout
The new layout uses a 3-column grid making it easier for you to see more of what you like and finding search results 10x easier.
Updated Categories
You spoke, we listened. We've replaced some of the existing categories with new ones and got rid of some altogether.
Bigger and Better Spots
We're ditching the tiny spots and giving you the room you deserve - The art is up to you! We're also adding Tags to each new spot making it easier for users to find your spot when searching.
FRIENDspots
It's just a fact that we need support to keep us going, but who says you have to dislike the people behind it? We are currently seeking sponsorship opportunities within the creative industry, if you're interested, drop us a line for more info.
WORKspots
We all have to work somewhere, right? Whether it's your home office or the next big million dollar studio, we want to see where you work! Submit your photos now by clicking here.
Spotlights
We've revamped our feature section with a nice clean layout to show off more of the work that we all love to see. We also have a great line-up of features in store for the upcoming year, stay tuned.
FAIRspot Competitions
We will be hosting on-going and monthly contests throughout the year to give you more opportunities for exposure and the chance to win great prizes.
Our first on-going competition is to design the background art for the new FAIRspot.com. Winning backgrounds will be used on the site and select backgrounds will be availabe for download on the site as desktop wallpapers for thousands to see. Download the Photoshop template and get started today!
A Chance to be Published
Many of you have asked if we have any plans to publish an off-line FAIRspot book or magazine - and we answered - YES! Starting with the redesign, ALL submissions will now be considered for both the online and offline versions of FAIRspot. We will provide more details soon about the submission guidelines for print and our updated Terms & Agreement. Are you as excited as we are??
Other Stuff
Competitions
iStock - Screen Yrself
Design your own iStock t-shirt and win swag—plus tees get sold to iStockers around the world.
Deadline: October 9, 2008
2008 Wally Awards
Any project created on YUPO synthetic paper is eligible. Submissions should make full use of YUPO paper's quality and attributes, and be aesthetically pleasing.
Deadline: October 15, 2008
Threadless Loves Travel
It's time for an adventure, don't you think? Your challenge is to design a tee based on the concept of travel.
Deadline: October 22, 2008
Print's Creativity + Commerce
Submitted work must have been produced between July 1, 2007 and November 1, 2008, and should fall within the listed categories.
Deadline: November 1, 2008
I.D. Annual Design Review
Design competition covering Consumer Products, Graphics, Packaging, Furniture, Environments, Equipment, Interactive, Concepts and Student Work.
Deadline: December 1, 2008
CommArts Interactive Annual
Any interactive project created for digital distribution on the World Wide Web, CD-ROM, interactive kiosk or handheld device is eligible.
Deadline: January 16, 2009
Submit A Competition
Know something we don't? Tell us about a design-related competition that you think our readers might like and we'll show it here!
Events
Create Chaos
Orlando, Florida USA
October 13-17, 2008
GAIN Conference 2008
New York City, New York, USA
October 23-25, 2008
FITC Presents PAUSE
New York City, New York, USA
November 10-11, 2008
Discount Code: FAIRspot
F5 Fest
New York City, NY, USA
Spring 2009 (TBD)
Submit An Event
Know something we don't? Tell us about an event that you think our readers might like and we'll show it here!
Link to Our Spot
If you find this site useful and want to tell others about it, we encourage you to link to our site.
It's easy! Just create a text-link written as "FAIRspot.com" or download our logo and buttons below:
Download the FAIRspot.com Promo Pack
Contact
FAIRspot.com
14770 Caminito Orense Oeste
San Diego, CA 92129
hello@fairspot.com