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- Another call has gone out, with no time to spare in the creation. Machines is an animated jam session sponsered by the Toronto Animated Image Society. In the TAIS Anijam, one must complete a ten second animation between April 13th and May 15th, using whatever they wish to use, representing their ideal of the topic of machines. All one needs to do is head over to their site, fill out the submission form, and get animating… no fees apply! Yeah, it might take some work, but I think this is another great opportunity to give yourself something to create, and enter for a little more street cred… Head on out there!!

- Recently, the 11th annual Webby Awards nominees have posted, giving nods to the many spectrums of sites running today. One of the catagories have come to my attention today… Community. Out of the five selected, there seems to be one who does not have deep pockets, like their competition. COLOURlovers remains true form in the world of art… with its own unique twist. This community shares the outlook on the way color is used in today’s world… the way it affects and defines us. Basically, you have a passion for color, this is the place to relate to other visually keen aritsts, developers, and professionals.

- What I would find more interesting, is the little company standing in line with nominess like Flickr, Threadless, Delicious, and Yahoo should not only earn the respect of its nomination, but should also slide away with the win. Why? Simple… “This isn’t ‘I Win, They Lose.‘ All of them have already won. They’re milions of dollars. They’ve made it.” stated Darius Monsef, founder of the site. And in all honesty, the additional relief projects (Hands On Worldwide) co-created by Monsef only proves that COLOURlovers has the stuff of dreams and heart in the right place.

- So the best I can say is to go and support the tiny idea that is making resounding waves online. It is time that the truest form of loving what you do should be acknowledged for knowing how to do it.

- Well, it is that time of year again… The call for submissions has been opened up from the Nicktoons Network Animation Festival. So much diverse works comes together in this festival, including the 2006 winner The Ballad of Sheep 13, by Kyle McQueen. All of the selections from last year can be scoped out here. With a chance for your short to featured on television, and the top prize offer of $10,000, anyone and everyone from around the world will be put their best foot forward to recieve their hard-earned recognition.

- If you have not all ready put something together over time, I suggest you get a move on. Check out the site, invest your time and skillz, be ready to throw down by June 1st. Anymore questions? Well they could be answered here…

- Just follow the rules, get your application, and your ready to jump into the spotlight! Good Luck to all come to shine!!

- It seems to look like Hellobard has been up to all kinds of work lately… First, he pops up at PopCling, with some sweet wall designs. Then, the Stupid Tank vinyl has come into the spotlight. Now where else can he start to take over?? How about his own shoe line? From his site, it seems that the few mention here are just a tip of the iceberg. I think he’s on his way to rule the world of design. Makes me torn… It is great to see some nice style and design from fellow artists… but why can’t it just happen to me as well?? WHY?!?

- Hopefully… We continue to see more of what Hellobard’s world is like in the future…

- YouTube is becoming a synonymous place for up-and-coming artists to showcase their talents for the world to see. One such example is Monsters By Mail, a slick idea by Len and Nora of JawBone. Vistors can send in suggestions of adjective for a mere $20, and Len will create a fitting monster to it. The project is in motion to help raise funds for his wife’s coming birth. From searching both his Flickr and YouTube, it looks to me as if he sits at thirty-four currently… Len plans to stop once he reaches 150.

- I only had time to view a few of the video creations, but I have to say that this is very clever work. I will definitely be sitting in for the remain of his uploads and work, cause this a nice way to fuel your creativity for a solid purpose, and have fun in the same place. I think I may have to do something like this… cause I want to have fun too!

- Ah, squirrels… Cute, mischevious, and susceptible to the the dangers of the human race… The studio MAKE in Minnesota, has taken the life of a squirrel and snuffed it out… literally. They just recently created to PSAs that hold a environment awareness message… although there outlook is a little strange. Cigarette and Trash are done well to not only good animation, but conveys a powerfully silent message… Stop destroying your world.

- On a different note… take moment and check of the other work being done by MAKE… Glumpers look cute, with side order of zany… Also, check out some of the commercial work they have tinkered with too… Great stuff!!