Mister Viddy has been living in Minneapolis for a while now but this was the first opportunity to visit MIA (Minneapolis Institute of Arts). So here I am, touring the galleries and being inspired. The Mask Project has been keeping me busy so it is good to step away for a moment and lose myself.
MIA is huge, much larger than it appears from the outside. I am definitely impressed.
Tags: Art, Gallery, Minneapolis
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I’m going to be busting my ass to make sure that 2010 is the year that I finally make the plunge and open my own art/photography studio. I’ve been following up on every lead for good, affordable studio space as well as making a checklist of must have items to furnish my studio with.
One of the key items will be a coffee machine. And not a Mr. Coffee, no way, not in my studio. I want an eye pleasing yet fully featured coffee machine that will be able to churn out pot after pot of hot, fresh coffee on a daily basis. Of all the equipment that I may end up needing, this coffee machine is number one on the list. You must get your priorities straight right from the beginning.
I have not settled on a particular brand or style just yet but I am certain that I will be pleased with the final choice.
Additionally, I will need a mini-fridge to hold and keep chilled a selection of energy drinks to supplement the above referenced hot coffee. Caffeine is the number one item to keep on hand at all times. Given the choice between going one day without food or one day without caffeine and I will always choose to give up the food. Man, oh man, this is really happening.
Tags: Art, Design, Gallery, Photography, Studio
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At one point I had set up a formal portfolio and then during some routine cleanup I decided do delete everything and then start over except that I forgot the part about setting up a new portfolio. Now begins the long process of reviewing my digital photographs and sorting them into galleries so that when someone asks for the link to my portfolio I won’t be left standing there with my mouth open and a blank stare in my eyes.
I have began with my collection of cycling themed photographs, most of them taken with the camera on my cell phone. The resolution and quality is not the best but I wanted to display images that were dear to my heart, and as you know, I am a cycling fiend.
The second gallery will hold my collection of images that were taken when I lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is a work in progress and currently contains images from the campus of the University of New Mexico but will be expanded to feature shots taken all over the city of Albuquerque.
Tags: Albuquerque, Bicycles, Cycling, Gallery, New Mexico, Patrick Valdez, Photography, Portfolio
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Day 200: Studio/Gallery Space
June 29, 2010 by Mister ViddyGo MCAD!
But seriously folks, the nitty gritty time is here and we are in serious discussion as to how our space should be chosen and laid out. I am leaning towards a more open, industrial feel and the partner is wanting a more retail storefront feel. I hope to win her over soon.
Tags: Art, Gallery, Graphic Design, Minneapolis
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