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Random Day in Fitzrovia
Walking back to the office after lunch along the Derwent London regenerated Stephen and Gresse Streets, I came across this scene that seems to sum up the area in transition pretty well…
Weekly entries on living in London with a focus on central London property and the Londonewcastle Art Programme which includes the Londonewcastle Project Space we own and run in Shoreditch.
Walking back to the office after lunch along the Derwent London regenerated Stephen and Gresse Streets, I came across this scene that seems to sum up the area in transition pretty well…
Took a trip down (recent) memory lane during a cycle from west London where I live to the Olympic Park via the achingly hip Rapha Store in Soho on the way out and on the return leg via Islington. Couldn't help popping by to see our 2010 development Arundel Square in the failing light of a crisp autumn afternoon.
The park has matured nicely and people of all ages use it enthusiastically - whether walking the dog, chilling out on the grass or climbing the tree house. I think the development has also matured nicely and sits well amongst the period properties on the opposite side of the park. The facade colour has aged well and the balconies seem to respond tot he colours in the park. Decide for yourself.
With summer in full swing it's the time Londoners finally get to enjoy the views and outside space that they have. Our recently launched development 62-68 Rosebery Avenue in Clerkenwell has some great views. See for yourself in the pictures below.
These penthouse duplex apartments are available now - for sales enquiries and to arrange a viewing of one of the three remaining units, please contact Hurford Salvi Carr 020 7250 1012 or Pilcher Hershman 020 7399 8600.
Another visit to 62-68 Rosebery Avenue and a few more shots of the development - a more revealing picture of the front shows how the mature canopy of trees gives privacy from the hustle of Rosebery Avenue below, without impacting the views from the 3rd and 4th floors. This shot also shows how well connected the scheme is - with new Routemaster buses scurrying about between Islington and the West End (the 38 route shown actually ends in Victoria).
The views from the roof terraces on the other / South side of the building aren't too bad either - the image below is the actual view from Apartment 3 - with the barbican and city towers on one side of the trees in Spa Fields Park, with The Shard and St Paul's on the other.
A panoramic shot crowns this post off. Hope you like - if you are interested don't delay as we have received genuine interest since the launch on 11 June.
Works are coming to a completion at our new development in Clerkenwell - situated off the perennially attractive Exmouth Market. Th shots below give a glimpse of what buyers can expect from the 4 luxury duplex penthouse apartments within.
The architects - Macdowell + Benedetti have done a fantastic job on the external appearance of the building - retaining the historic facade while bringing it bang up to date with refurbished and new windows and frames in gloss black that really complement the brickwork.
Internally, an expressive materials palette has been used by interior designers The Sheldon Studio, including cracked bronze feature panels that connect the kitchen and living/ dining areas.
The apartments, priced from £1.375m, are available for viewing now through our joint sole agents Hurford Salvi Carr 020 7250 1012 and Pilcher Hershman 020 7399 8600.
It's The Catlin Art Prize's 3rd year at Londonewcastle's project space on Redchurch Street…
With fresh graduates and emerging artists from across the UK, the exhibition is always going to be out of the ordinary and this year is no exception.
The seven finalists have cleverly utilised the space, transforming the gallery in ways that that are difficult to appreciate unless you're there (nonetheless);
Justin Hammond, Curator of the The Catlin Art Prize has firmly established the award as one of the most essential and serious BA and MA Fine Art graduate prizes in the whole of the UK. Each year, Justin curates what are, in his view, the next challenging artists across the UK.
To visit the exhibition and place your vote, head down to the gallery by 24th May.
A teaser video produced by creative agency Tom Hingston Studio that riffs on the identity they cleverly conceived for our new residential development in Clerkenwell, which is inspired by the eclectic signage and typography found in the local, vibrant area around Exmouth Market.
The development of four duplex penthouses launches in June-2014 and features interios by The Sheldon Studio, bespoke high specification finishes and fantastic AV installed - not to mention the video installation in the lifts by New York-based artist Marco Brambilla. Read about the piece here.
Owing to further new business growth and the continued resurgence of the business we are on the hunt for a new DM. Further details right here on our website.
Click here to read the spec and how to apply. You will need to be (a) interested (b) talented (c) creative (d) experienced.
A clash of the titans was avoided by an intelligent Monocle 24 radio debate between Robert Soning, COO of Londonewcastle and Nigel Barker, London Planner & Conservation Officer for English Heritage on the subject of Demolition: When is it time to clear it all away and start afresh?
The debate focuses on those who decide when to list buildings, those who build new, and the artists, activists and architects that are taking action.
NB: "Each owner should be regarded as a custodian."
RS: "There is tension, but English Heritage is vital in cities like London. Each area and building should be judged on its own merits…"
RS: "There is a long hard process to go through and it's not for the faint hearted."
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Robert Soning, COO of Londonewcastle comments:
Q. What do you look for in a residential management company and what could be learnt from commercial?
"Buyer expectations for new build developments are very high – much higher than they were 5 years ago and so we need a residential management company that understands and can meet these challenges.
There are more mixed use developments – so the management company need to understand, integrate and coordinate with the different uses on site – an 'Estate' management understanding and experience – for example, leisure uses on site bring more people and later hours and this must be managed effectively to work properly over the long term.
We need businesses who can provide 24 hour onsite concierge and associated 'lifestyle management' services e.g. restaurant bookings, theatre tickets, private dining, health and fitness services. It's not just about the back end – the front end is key and we need luxury hotel levels of customer service and management. Front office staffing is key:
• the right people selection and recruitment process • training • motivating • managing – e.g. secret shopping, customer satisfaction surveys, leaseholder feedback meetings."
Q. Future developments – what facilities will they have and how will they be managed?
"More sophisticated services will be offered in large developments not just a screening room and a gym, but private dining rooms, 'club' rooms which are more multi-functional and day to night, for business meeting and leisure use – like a private members club in effect.
We may also see leisure / entertainment uses that adjoin the residential becoming more open and integrated; for example, a café, restaurant or spa that share the same lobby space as the residential – which will need to be considered and managed. These facilities will bring more people over longer hours so responsiveness needs to excellent."
Q. Is there a skills gap and training issue in the market?
"Yes there is. We need sophisticated organisations with skills and expertise of both residential and commercial management."
Q. Can we learn from overseas or commercial managers?
"From overseas definitely. London – and England – is still not a service industry led mentality like it is in America and we can still learn a lot from them."
Q. Is a low service charge a false economy?
" Yes, it rings alarm bells that service levels may be low and inadequate; for example, maintenance, sinking funds, management, refuse. As buildings get more complex and the facilities expand, there will be a new minimum level of charge."
Q. How do you see the role of social housing and build to rent organisations?
"The important thing is that social and private housing is separated at the design stage of new build projects, but day to day management needs to ensure coordination and communication between private and social managers."
Q. How important is service charge when marketing properties to overseas purchasers?
"It is very important to show value. But overseas buyers are used to high-rise, managed buildings so there is a level of expectation. Again it depends on the in price of the apartments, but too low a service charge can be damaging as it risks rising concerns over inferior service levels - especially long term maintenance."
Q. Do mixed use buildings provide an opportunity for consolidation in the market – e.g. could commercial managers step into the residential space and/or vice versa?
"Absolutely – there is no choice. London is now very sophisticated and you can't have one without the other – mixed use developments are the norm. I think larger commercial managing agents will start doing residential management – either by adding their own offering or buying/ merging with residential management companies – or vice versa."
Q. What different challenges (and benefits) do mixed use projects have?
"Mixed use is more challenging – the challenges are wider integration and maintenance issues. You need experience and a sensitivity to the issues."
Q. What impact will mixed use schemes have on future property values?
"They could have a positive impact on values, if (a) they are run well and (b) the tenant mix is managed sensitively / controlled by the developer at the outset to ensure the right fit between each class and the relative price point."
Ray Davies (of The Kinks), Boy George, Heaven 17, Imogen Heap and Eliza Doolittle were a few of the acts that took to the stage to celebrate the Roundhouse 2013 Gala, hosted by Radio 1 DJ Nick Grimshaw.
The night also showcased some of the talented young individuals who benefit from the Roundhouse's Creative Programme - with the Roundhouse Choir collaborating with Heaven 17 and Imogen Heap; spoken word artist and winner of the 2012 Roundhouse Poetry Slam Hibaq Osman and Roundhouse spoken word tutor Polarbear (a real highlight of the night); hula troupe The Majorettes and the Roundhouse dance/acrobatic troupe, Funk da Cirque.
Harry Enfield and Christie's Hugh Edmeades took charge of the auction which included some amazing lots - especially works of art; including an original Coldplay Xylobryte artwork (as seen on the cover of the Mylo Xyloto album); an original piece by Antony Gormley - which fetched £40,000 and prompted the artist to stand up and offer to make another identical piece for the same price; pieces by the Chapman Brothers; Conrad Shawcross; Ron Arad; Sir Peter Blake; Rankin; Blur; Marc Quinn a walk-on role in Les Misérables; afternoon tea with award-winning playwright Alan Bennett; meet and greest with Emeli Sandi and One Direction and a working lunch with Lord Sebastian Coe amongst many others.
The event raised over £600,000 to support the vital work the Roundhouse does with 3,000 11-25 year olds every year, helping them to realise their creative potential as well as building confidence and skills to take into their futures. The money raised will also contribute to maintaining the Artistic Programme that engages young people through a diverse and contemporary range of theatre, circus and music.
The evening was jointly sponsored by Londonewcastle and One Housing Group.
Robert Soning, COO of Londonewcastle took time out to reflect on the changes in the London residential property market recently:
The style and quality of design of new developments has changed dramatically since 2007 - for the better. Developers have to try a lot harder and really get the details right – specification, style, finish and services have all got to be right to appeal to buyers.
The Growth of Residential Services
What has also really changed, is the continuing upwards drive for residential services which used to be the preserve of prime area developments only – I'm not just talking about swimming pools and gyms, but screening rooms, private residents clubs, libraries, business centres, wine storage and 24hr onsite concierge services. When we tabled the idea of the latter for The Henson development in Camden back in 2007, people thought we were mad, but residents really bought into it. We are going to see this trend continue as people continue to work longer hours and travel more, spending less time in their homes while buying more goods online for delivery to their home address.
I think interior design has evolved and become more expressive. Thankfully, most developers have moved on from thinking that every buyer in the world wants an Eames chair.
In terms of demand, it's well documented that we are currently experiencing a surge in international buyers – with 59% of all buyers of prime stock being International and up to 70% for new build developments in prime areas.
New Markets
The two main difference between now and 2007 is the breadth of new markets that are now investing in London beyond the traditional major European states and selected Far Eastern and Middle Eastern nations.
The breadth of areas that are now being invested in beyond the usual has also changed to encompass areas that would not have previously been considered and this has been driven by quality developments with quality specifications and services that meet the needs of these international buyers and investors.
For example, Russian clients didn't really featuring back in 2007, but we had a number of buyers from the country at The Henson. Mainland Chinese customers were also not a part of the market, but now represent about 3% with a heavier bias in Canary Wharf. Malaysians have also entered the market in greater numbers – with about 350 off the total 900 or so off plan sales for Circus West, the first phase of Battersea Power Station's regeneration.
What will be interesting over the next couple of years is if Chinese customers will grow as a percentage of the market – especially outside of their currently favoured areas and price point - and the oft talked about growth of BRIC countries – especially India, where few inroads have been made other than a few sales at the top of the market.
Londonewcastle creates individual developments for people with individual taste. We develop with the domestic owner-occupier market in mind and it's that vision that our overseas customers want and buy into.
Inside/Outside Space
Outside space is always at a premium, but customers really want to maximise useable space. As a result, 'Winter / Sky Gardens' do seem to be in vogue at the moment. They can now be seen at numerous other developments across the capital. We have designed them into our Dollar Bay development in Canary Wharf and it's easy to understand why they have become popular with architects, developers and planners alike. They provide flexible, year round, usable inside-outside space and amenity. You have the flexibility to use what would traditionally be a terrace for a number of uses – sun lounge, library, study or additional living space.
Customers see the benefit because we are limited to the amount of time we can use outside spaces in this country due to the climate or in a tall building, due to the height, perception of safety and wind. It's the opposite situation in hot climates, where there is a preference for shaded and/ or climate-controlled spaces to escape from excessive heat, humidity and poor quality air.
In addition to private amenity space, it is also good to provide shared communal spaces in developments where neighbours can relax. It improves the richness of the development and helps to foster communities with the development.
A New London?
Yes, as prime areas have extended it has pushed traditional notions of prime (defined by areas that cost £1,000 per square foot (psf) – Nine Elms, the city fringe (encompassing Old Street and Shoreditch), Paddington, Kings Cross all spring to mind.
Shoreditch is now commanding £1,000psf for quite average developments on the right streets and we have high hopes for our proposed development of the Huntingdon Estate in this area which will deliver a specification and living experience that has not been seen in the area before.
Welcomed Legislation
Legislation is always changing and evolving – from greater community/ public consultation – which we welcome - to moving towards carbon-neutral new developments including thermal efficiency, the use of recycled materials in construction to the energy efficiency heating/ cooling systems and appliances.
Interior Design Evolved
Open plan living has continued as a trend, rather than it being new. I think we are moving away from Scandinavian simplicity to more expressive interior design with a wider palette of seemingly clashing materials that work well when used intelligently together, but admittedly this is in more individual areas and seems to be less prevalent in the 'greige' parts of town.
One thing we are really seeing in new developments is demand for as much storage space as possible throughout the apartment – or within the development; for example, the provision of storage boxes in basements can command as much of a premium as car parking spaces.
Technology in the Home
We are going to see the continued increase of home automation – the one thing that hasn't been linked up yet is bathrooms and kitchens. You will be able to switch on appliances remotely via smart devices, fill a bath and put your fridge in holiday mode for example. There is no reason to believe that you won't be able to control security and access to your home too as it is already possible to set up profiles for home automation systems today.
I think we are likely to see screens and audio systems being even more integrated into the fabric of the home – multi function screens that act as TV, home hub and communication devices.
The Roundhouse Gala, co-sponsored by Londonewcastle has released the list of auction lots ahead of the Gala on Thursday 7th March 2013.
The lots include some incredible pieces by Antony Gormley; Coldplay and Paris; Conrad Shawcross; Ron Arad; Sir Peter Blake; Jake & Dinos Chapman; Marc Quinn; Rankin; Dennis Morris; Blur/ Stylorouge to name but a few of the artists. Experiences range from a meet up with Lord Coe to a meet and greet with One Direction!
For a full list of the lots click here.
To submit a sealed bid for any of the auction items email here quoting the item title number no later than 11am on Thursday 7th March 2013.
Please include: - Your name - Your mobile number - Your bid
If you are the highest bidder when the auction website closes in preparation for the event, you will be contacted by the Roundhouse team for further information.
To read more about the event, click here.
All the proceeds from the night will go towards maintaining the vital work we do with 3,000 11-25 year olds a year, helping them to realise their creative potential as well as build confidence and skills to take into their futures. It will also enable us to develop our artistic programme, offering audiences of all ages new and extraordinary experiences in live music, circus, theatre and new media.
If you are reading this today then yeah, it's obvious the site is live, but last Tuesday the site went down and it's taken until today to get it visible again. Apologises to anyone that tried to access the site in the interim and any competitors that thought with a wry smile that we'd gone under! Not a bit of it…
We follow up on our earlier report on The Big Think's first debate last Monday with details of the second debate on residential (watchMishcon de Reya's short video).
The topic of the day was, inevitably, 'generation rent'. It was discussed that affordability and the quality of experience are the two main problems. A way must be found to enhance the experience of living by allowing the tenant to contribute to the property in order to improve their experience and create rental properties that allow the tenants to have a better relationship with their home.
Nevertheless the challenge for the property industry is to provide both quality private and rental properties. Contributors felt that a new model is needed where people can stay as long as they want in their flats,with green spaces nearby and gym access provided. The idea is that these attractive rental properties would reduce the desire for home ownership and thus create a private rented sector with a range of price points and properties.
Creating housing for the 'active elderly' is another important product. Amanda Reynolds commented that people are looking to come back to the city after their children leave home and no longer want a house with a garden to manage, but want to be near to amenities that give them access to a range of shared and active amenities. That need requires new housing types. A mixed community is the insurmountable challenge.
CEO David Barnett added that Londonewcastle is developing homes for, "The kind of creative who flits between cities and owns a flat in each." See our Developments to find out more.
Londonewcastle sponsored Kensington Dragons Under-11's beat TFA Crouch End 5-3 at home in sweet revenge.
With a few international stars away the Dragons started with conviction and hunger, determined to continue their winning streak. The team was sharp and played with finesse as an early 20 yard scorcher started super Sunday. This was followed by a fast run down the left wing before a cut across three of the opposition ended in the ball landing in the back of the Crouch End's net.
The Dragons defence withstood the pressure and the first half ended 3 – 0 to the Dragons. The second half started with Crouch End swinging into action to score two successive goals to take the game to a nail biting climax.
It was then end to end football with the Dragons midfield scoring a great solo goal to stabilise the side.
Following the earlier entry, here is a video of the panel discussion, "Real-Life Solutions to Financial Viability" that was held at Goldsmiths at the end of November. Robert Soning was there to discuss the Londonewcastle Art Programme and our contribution to the art scene in London.
Other speakers on the panel hosted and moderated by ALISN director Iavor Lubomirov included:
Julia Alvarez, Director of Bearspace, and South London Art Map
Victoria Browne, Founder of KALEID editions
Will Lunn, Director of Sumarria Lunn
ALISN will be at the London Art Fair in January 2013 where they are taking over three booths and making them affordable to artist-led galleries and projects. Visit the main show in booth P29, with films taking part in the film programme booth P28 next door, as well as performance art in the Talks & Discussions Theatre near the cafe in the atrium.
Camera, sound and editing: Helena Doyle
The newly regenerated public gardens at Arundel Square recently won a Highly Commended in the Landscape Institutes 2012 Awards in the 'Designs under 1 hectare' category.
The multi award-winning development (12 and counting…) of 146 apartments and penthouses designed by Pollard Thomas Edwards Architects and developed in joint venture by Londonewcastle and United House Developments created an engineered deck over a railway cutting which allowed the creation of a 21st Century London square.
The judges said:
"This classic yet modern design is appropriate as a new London square. There is rich planting for an urban environment and excellent response to site constraints."
Mishcon de Reya and Central recent hosted the second in a series of linked discussions that examine the potential property future of London post-Olympics.
The second in the series was a round table, sponsored by Londonewcastle and James Andrew Residential Management with Property Week as media partner, that examined new ways of living and housing fit for London's growing future.
An eclectic bunch of professionals came together to voice their views in an attempt to form an agenda that can be taken forward at Borough, Mayoral and Governmental level. Thankfully, participants were keen to air their views and get some traction going to help the industry tackle the current issues.
Click here to watch a short film of the event.
The event will be featured in the 14 December issue of Property Week and there will be a more detailed supplement on The Big Think series of debates in the pre-MIPIM issue in March next year.
Robert Soning appeared on the panel at the 2nd Annual Goldsmiths Conference for Emerging Art Organisers Conference. Here he responds to Iavor Luminov of ALISN who hosted the conference and invited the Londonewcastle chief to attend.
Londonewcastle operates from an unusual position - you are a property business, which also supports an art programme. Could you tell us about your motivation for your involvement with art?
We are passionate about art and my business partner and I are collectors and decided to extend this interest. We liked the idea of giving talent a platform and we have always believed in collaboration.
Importantly, we had some great spaces that were lying empty in the right places whilst being brought forward for redevelopment so it made sense to put them to good use rather than keep them under lock and key.
An aspect I find particularly striking about the way you have chosen to design your art programme, is that you are supporting emerging art, rather than becoming involved with established names - what draws you to doing so?
We are quite anarchistic and don't follow the mass market, so we are not interested in the usual names – the Londonewcastle Project Space is simply not open to them. Essentially, we provide a 'leg up' – by providing a large space - which at 3,500 sq.ft is bigger than emerging artists typically get the opportunity to present their work.
We've been offered big name shows, but we frequently turn them down. All too often they don't really want to 'collaborate' - and that's not what we are about.
Are there synergies or contrasts between your attitude to art and the way you do business?
There are both similarities and contrasts between our attitude to art and way we do business. We are a design-led boutique property developer – which means we relate to the creative industries and they relate to us. And we only work with people we like, that are passionate and open to collaborate.
The Londonewcastle Art Programme includes work with Catlin Art Prize. Could you tell us about some of the synergies you have found there and why you collaborate?
The Catlin Art Prize is exactly why we set up the programme – they are the 'vehicle' and we are the 'platform' for new up and coming artistic talent. Justin Hammond, the curator is honest, professional and straight talking and the execution of the show is great – with a lot of attention to detail.
Also now more than ever it is important to do this. In a tough climate our programme is important.
Londonewcastle also runs a street art programme, can you tell us about this?
Again, it came out of our love of the genre and fact that graffiti art has evolved into an art form and should be accepted in mainstream art – this happened years ago in Paris and New York – we are years behind! It's still quite anti-establishment and that appeals.
We saw talented artists being arrested and we wanted to provide a canvas for the next generation of artists – to give our own seal of approval for this authentic art form.
We've now worked with some pretty big names including EINE; Shepard Fairey; Pure Evil, Stik, ROA, David Choe, Blek Le Rat, etc BUT crucially it is supported by local artists and crews like TEZ and TEK13.
One of the ways that Londonewcastle supports the arts is by providing exhibition space in Redchurch Street. Are there other benefits, both immediate and long-term, that your programme creates for artists?
The immediate benefit is that artists get to exhibit in the space with total creative freedom. The long term hope is that it will have a positive impact on artists careers by providing a 'spring board' through the use of the space.
The discussion topic for the panel is *financial viability and for many emerging organisers finding and paying for suitable exhibition spaces is a serious logistical and financial challenge. Some solve this by working with organisations like yours which are able to offer access to properties. Do you have any advice about the best ways to approach businesses? What are some of the things you look for in an organisation that wishes to work with you?*
Be organised! Write a good proposal fulfilling all of the requirements laid out by the gallery / space provider - clearly communicating what you want to do and why that will be interesting.
Try and lock down some – even minimal – financing to ensure that your show can go ahead and can cover; for example, production and insurance costs. Also, if you need sponsorship, get it sorted before applying for space use – or at least approach potential sponsors before you submit your proposal.
Be flexible on scheduling and realistic about your run; enlist as much help as you can from others and finally, consider how you will run the show – and promote it – on a day to day basis.
You work with artists, curators and organisations. How deeply do you get involved with the realisation of projects?
We supply the platform – success or failure is part of the learning process - it's all down to the individuals.
How closely do you work with the artists and curators?
We work closely with all exhibitors, BUT we don't dictate on content.
What are some of the most rewarding projects you have been involved with and what drew you to them?
• Emma Richardson from Band of Skulls solo show of paintings entitled 'Cruisin' for a Bruisin' in Feb 2012 – because we feel she is a real talent.
• Lawrence Watson's 'The World is Yours' photography show in June 2009 – art takes many forms and music is one of them.
• Plus Arts Projects 'Neon & Vinyl' in October 2011 – Kerry Ryan is an authentic craftsman – a humble sign maker of Neon's turned curator and artist.
• '150 Voices' for Providence Row curated by Shiraz Bayjoo – a charity that is close to our hearts dealing with real issues on our streets. And art draws attention to these issues and engages people.
• 'Hel Yes!' pop up restaurant and exhibition presented by The Finnish Institute for London Design Festival in September 2010 – explored the theatre of food – again food art fusing with design and music and performance.
• '218 Gherkins' by the pupils of William Davis Primary School for NSPCC's Childline – showed local children expressing themselves through art and the pride of seeing their pictures on walls in a gallery.
• Chris Moon's recent breakthrough show 'Reverie' in October this year – a young outsider artist who lives in a squat, producing quality oil paintings that are older than his years.
How far is your arts programme philanthropic?
I guess, basically it is, but it makes life interesting – it's got nothing to do with the money. It's a project we have chosen – a 'journey' on which we have met some interesting, like-minded people. We don't see it as philanthropy – we view people as equals.
Are there aspects of your arts programme that benefit the property business side of Londonewcastle?
Yes - it provides an opportunity for people to come into contact with Londonewcastle and establish an idea of us as a business – who knows, they could be buying a flat from us next year.
It also increases awareness of Londonewcastle as a creative business and reinforces our reputation as innovators in what most people outside of the industry regard as a pretty dull business.
Is there something that art can do for other property developers and for other businesses?
Not really – other people might play at it, but they frequently get it wrong because they don't have the knowledge, experience, attitude or contacts to do it properly. Art should not be a 'pony' for industry – it IS an industry.
In the charity sector it's a good way in which to get your message across and raise awareness of your issues.
Is there a place for art in business in general?
Yes – now it's all about the creative industries and collaboration.
How can conversation between art organisers and business be brought about?
It's down to the art industry to present itself in a way where it can be seen to be beneficial to both sides. It's about collaboration – we are living in that environment now.
There are an increasing number of businesses which are finding reasons to become involved with and to support emerging art. Collyer Bristow uses their law offices to put on exhibitions of emerging art. Departure Gallery, Art Catlin, Londonewcastle Arts Programme, Artspace Lifespace all use their property-related businesses to support the emerging arts. What do you think is driving this interest amongst businessmen to spend on supporting emerging art?
I think it all stems from an interest in the arts and fostering/ promoting an interest in the arts from an early age.
As a businessman with experience of working with art organisations and curators, you have a unique perspective on the way that we work. Are there any insights you have gained through working with art organisers and is there some advice you can give us as a business professional?
Art is no different from other industries – there are good and bad people. Yes, it can be quite egotistical. My advice is keep your feet on the ground and remember where you came from.
Above all, art's got to be fun - so enjoy it.
I sat down last week with our CEO David Barnett and he gave me some of his opinions on how the property market performed this year and what he thinks is going to happened next year. I thought I share this with you.
How has London performed in 2012? How did the year feel to you?
In our opinion London continued to perform and hold its status as one of the world's capital city. The London residential market has remained rock solid and continues to grow. At Londonewcastle it was the first year we felt ourselves pulling away from the chaos of 2008.
What were the key events/ issues/ drivers and will they continue to impact the market in 2013?
The major piece of regeneration was by far the London Olympics. Its features enhanced London's position - not only as the world's capital but as a capital that goes through a huge transformation. The Olympic legacy will enhance London over the coming year. Not only did it impact the sporting sector but the housing prices around the area it also initiated large scale infrastructure projects, improvements to transport links, shopping facilities and local amenities, which has transformed previously neglected neighborhoods making them more desirable.
What did LN do / how did you find it?
We had a successful year of gaining/ planning consent and are looking at a number of really exciting projects across London. The Dollar Bay development in Canary Wharf for which we obtained the planning permission in March is a 31-storey luxury residential tower with 185 units.
Just recently we received the planning permission for Kelaty house in Wembley. Located directly opposite the Wembley stadium the development will comprise of student accommodation with up to 599 rooms and 198 room hotel (total GEA of approx. 400.000 sq feet).
What do you think will happen in 2013?
We think the London pricing will be stable with certain increases in London's prime postcode areas. The planning system will remain an obstacle for the delivery of housing.
What's in store for LN in 2013?
We are looking to complete a number of major acquisitions. Most importantly, a further 300 000 sq feet development been submitted to planning in key 1 2013.
Londonewcastler's are flocking to new independent coffee supplier Lisa Latte, newly arrived in Fitzrovia. In typical independent coffee culture style, the premises are very hard to find, opening hours flexible and the offering changes daily depending on mood and the weather. But what cannot be doubted is that the mysterious Lisa is a mighty fine Barista…
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Caroline Golon is a busy mom of two young girls and two rascally Persian rescue cats living in Columbus, Ohio. She's passionate about animal welfare and creating happy households with both kids and pets. She's a regular contributor to Vetstreet.com and other pet-centric sites. You can read more about Caroline's adventures with kids and pets at her site, Crayons and Collars.
Kids can be nuts. Add some pets to the mix and the craziness increases exponentially.
Aside from the pet hair and unidentifiable foodstuffs, random stickers and toothpaste stuck to your pants, here are a few telltale signs you're living with a house of pets and kids:
Nose prints and handprints just below eye level
You know how it looks like someone finger-painted clear hair gel on the glass of your windows and front door up to about three feet high, where it abruptly stops? Right. Somebody(ies) or something(s) have frequently had their greasy fingers/paws/noses up against that glass.
The good news is that since it's below your eye level, you can conveniently ignore it…for a while.
Smelliest garbage can on the block
Your trash guys hate you, especially in the summer. Your garbage can has little bags full of litter box scoops or poop-scoop contents. Even if you have small animals, the garbage is often full of shavings, dirty newspapers, puppy pads, cage liners and more. Add a few dirty diapers to the mix and it's a malodorous recipe. You probably find yourself avoiding putting anything else in the trash and when you do, you hold your nose, throw the trash into the can and run.
An impeccably clean floor
It's a fact: kids are messy, messy eaters. But households with a resident dog typically have freakishly clean floors. The furry vacuum cleaner is better than the most expensive machine on the market. It's ironic that the kids and pets destroy everything else in the home--but the floor? Pristine.
A less than perfect yard
Grass won't grow in your backyard? You're not alone. Between the digging, running, jumping, sliding, roughhousing, football games, grass-killing sandboxes and baby pools, you just aren't going to have a lovely turf. Get used to the bald spots and dog poop land mines and remember you're making memories. Plus, you'll have less grass to mow. Yay!
Erin is a work-out-of-the-home New Jersey parent, who blogs at Woof Tweet Waah. She tries to find the humor in all situations. For more updates, follow Erin on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest.
Image courtesy of Woof Tweet Waah.
Ready or not, the holidays are here! Last week, my interfaith family kicked off Hanukkah, and this week we will dive into the joys of Christmas. Our home is filled with the smells of two wonderful traditions.
Regardless of the nature of your holiday plans and celebrations, there is one important detail that you cannot overlook: keeping your pets safe and happy with your guests.
The holidays are a very stressful time for pets, especially when young children are around. Holiday treats, loud noises and added excitement can present problems for our furry friends. An enthusiastic child mixed with a stressed pet is not always a good combination.
Below are three tips to keep the joy in your holiday season as you entertain young children:
1. Create positive supervised interactions: Pets are members of our family, and in my house, we celebrate our pets by giving them gifts. Just this week, my daughter made dog treats for our dog, Mr. Happy. On the first night of Hanukkah, my daughter's face lit up with delight as Mr. Happy crunched away on the special treat she prepared. If you have young guests visiting, set up an activity for them to make something for your pet. Check out the ASPCA Parents Holiday DIY Series for homemade gift ideas for your furry friends, and visit my blog for an additional easy-to-make dog treat recipe.
2. Don't be afraid to speak up: As a pet parent, you have a responsibility to keep your pet and those around your pet safe. If a young houseguest is negatively interacting with your pet, you should firmly and politely address the problem with the child and his or her parent. If the behavior continues, it may be best to remove your pet from the room.
3. Have an action plan: Before hosting guests this holiday season, it's important to create a safety contingency plan. Prepare a safe, quiet room in your home where your pet can retreat—this room is a guest-free zone. Baby gates also help keep the peace. If you choose to take your pets outdoors, ensure that they do not remain outside for long periods of time. If the weather is too cold or uncomfortable for you, it's not suitable for your pets, either.
On behalf of my wild and crazy family, we wish you and yours a safe, happy and joyous holiday season. May you celebrate this season and the New Year loudly and full of life. For more holiday safety tips, please visit the ASPCA's Pet Care section.
Caroline Golon is a busy mom of two young girls and two rascally Persian rescue cats living in Columbus, Ohio. She's passionate about animal welfare and creating happy households with both kids and pets. She's a regular contributor to Vetstreet.com and other pet-centric sites. You can read more about Caroline's adventures with kids and pets at her site, Crayons and Collars.
When couples who once doted on their pets become parents to human beings, the pets may get shuffled lower on the priority list. It doesn't mean they're loved any less, but parenting humans is tough work—it can be exhausting and all-consuming.
Yet I love my cats even more now that I have two human children. Here's why:
They offer quiet companionship. When both of my daughters were infants and I awoke in the dead of night to feed them, I was never alone. One or both of my sweet cats would wander into the room to see what was happening, often hopping up on the chair with me as I rocked the baby back to sleep. I was exhausted, sometimes near tears, but my feline boys were always there with me.
They have never-ending patience. My cats have accepted their new human companions, who are now three and six years old. They've watched patiently as the girls grabbed at them as babies, staggered toward them as new walkers, ran after them as toddlers and tried to carry them around as preschoolers. Of course, through the years, we've always supervised interactions and made sure neither the cats nor the kids were in danger. The cats tolerated changes and unpredictability, and they still want to be with us—snuggled on the couch, on the back of the chair during story time and even sometimes in one of the girl's laps. It makes my heart swell that they give such unconditional love.
They're easy to care for. Compared to little humans, cats are easy to care for. Popping open cans of cat food and scooping the litter box is nothing compared to trying to devise healthy meals for a picky preschooler, or constantly wiping bottoms.
They teach valuable lessons. My cats taught my daughters at an early age to be gentle. The girls have learned to move slowly around animals and to respect their space. I see this when my kids politely ask to pet strange dogs or carefully approach other peoples' cats when we're visiting.
They're still my babies. As my kids grow and become more independent, they don't always want to be picked up or cuddled. They have their own lives, and I'm learning to adjust to that part of parenthood. But my cats? They're still my babies. They still need me and want to be around me as much as possible. Everything changes so quickly but through everything, they've remained the same sweet, loving felines they've always been. And I love them more each day because of that.
Guest post by Dana Wilkosz of KIWI magazine. The views expressed in this post are not necessarily those of the ASPCA.
I've been an allergy-sufferer for almost my entire life. Dogs, dust mites, grass—you name it, I'm probably allergic to it. (As my allergist put it to me at the tender age of five: "You probably shouldn't have any animals in the house…But you can still hug the trees!" I was devastated.) So I can relate to parents who may be hesitant to introduce a pet to their young child—especially if they themselves have ever suffered from being around animals (itchy eyes, itchy nose, itchy throat—so much itching.)
However, you may want to think twice before deciding against four-legged companions completely. A recent study suggests that it is unlikely that being around a dog or a cat for most of the childhood years will increase a child's chances of developing allergies, and early exposure could actually lower the risk.
Researchers at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit studied 565 18-year-olds who had been followed from birth. They found that teens who had cats during their first year of life had 50 percent less chance of developing pet allergies later, compared to babies born into cat-free homes. Boys who lived with a dog during the first year of life had about half the risk of developing allergies as compared to those without a dog in the house, though, oddly, this wasn't true for girls—a fact that researchers were unable to explain.
In fact, being exposed to pets anytime after the first year of life seemed to have no effect on allergy risk at all, which, researchers feel indicates that a baby's first year is a critical time when it comes to the possibility of a child developing pet allergies. The reason for this? Researchers believe it may lie in the "hygiene theory"—the idea that early exposure to certain environmental factors, like dust or animal dander, might trigger the immune system to develop a tolerance for common allergens, therefore reducing the likelihood of a child developing sensitivities.
Still, researchers are quick to point out that even though the study indicates that having pets early in life could help protect kids from allergies, this doesn't prove a cause-and-effect relationship—meaning you probably shouldn't rush out to get a pet in the hopes that it'll make your child immune to pet allergies. However, if you're planning on getting a pet, it might be better to get one sooner rather than later.
Fortunately for me, my allergies have never been life threatening, and my mom agreed to keeping pets in the house so long as my symptoms didn't get out of hand. To this day, I live quite happily with a cat of my own, and though I still take a pill everyday to help relieve some of that awful itching, I'm an animal lover and a pet owner, and I wouldn't have grown up any other way.
What about you? Did you grow up with animals and allergies? Do you think exposing your child early in life to common allergens could prevent them from developing allergy symptoms later in life? Please share in the comments.
You can read more pet news from KIWI magazine at kiwimagonline.com.
Guest blog by Emily Schneider, a proud mom of two feisty yorkies and a two-year-old living in the Garden State. Emily works in media and public relations for the ASPCA. Find her on Twitter.
With Thanksgiving and the holiday season right around the corner, I started thinking about family photos and the challenge of getting my son and pets to cooperate for a photo shoot. I tried all sorts of strange tactics when I'm behind the camera: bribing them with treats; placing weird objects and toys by my camera to get their attention, squeaking, barking and when nothing else works, threatening everyone to "stay still or else…" (not my proudest moment). Out of my hundred shots, there is at least one decent photo where my son's eyes are half-closed and my pets are in the frame.
I asked a few pet photographers for tips on how to capture great photos, because quite frankly, I'm tired of acting crazy just to get one good photo. It shouldn't be that hard, right?
Here are some tips from the experts I spoke with:
- Choose a good background. Avoid distracting objects or backgrounds that are too busy, such as street signs and walls with patterns or posters. Natural light is always best, but it may not work if you have an indoor pet, or if you decide to do the photo shoot at home.
- Shoot after playtime. Playing a game of fetch with your dogs, or letting your cat catch chase a laser pointer will help your pets loosen up and relax. You could also get nice photos if your dog has its mouth open or panting, it looks like they're smiling. For cats, some of the best shots happen when a cat is resting after playtime.
- Draw attention to the eyes by getting everyone to look up or toward a light source that illuminates their eyes. Experts say this is especially important for cats and animals with black coats.
- Avoid using direct flash. Some animals are afraid of the flash and it often gives the photo an unnatural look. If your flash can be adjusted to different angles, try pointing it at the ceiling or a wall to bounce the light and brighten the room.
- Find a sound that gets your subject's attention. Wait until everything is set up and then make your noise to get the animal to look at you. I discovered that saying "cheese" and "cookie" works for both my son and pets. It's important to follow through with a reward after taking the photo.
- Allow everyone to act naturally as much as possible. This might not work if your pet likes to curl up in a ball and sleep, or if you kid likes to do jumping jacks, but the key is to not overwhelm your subjects by forcing them to do something that's unnatural to them. Everyone will pick up on your energy and vibe, so keep every photo shoot fun and know when to call it quits.
I'm not an expert photographer, but I'm starting to get a hang of what works and what doesn't (i.e. trying to force your kid and pets to stay still). Patience is the name of the game—it might take a few tries before you get the money shot, but the good news is that most people have digital cameras and you take as many photos as your memory card will hold. And the best photos are the ones where everyone is relaxed and happy, so snap away and say, "Cheese!"

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Rising Stars of Photomanipulation Vol. 03.Names you should know: *B-r-a-c-i-a-t-aThe Rising Stars in Photomanipulation interview series focuses on upcoming rock stars from the photomanipulation community whose names you really ought to know! This week I am so excited to introduce you to someone who not only demonstrates tremendous skill in our medium, but also gives generously to the community via the creation of incredibly clean, well-composed tutorials.I am happy for you to meet FP-Digital-Art, an Italian artist who has been with us on dA for a bit more than a year. Please enjoy the interview that he was so kind to give, and don't forget to take a moment to check out his gallery!*B-r-a-c-i-a-t-a's InterviewSo, let's start with your program of choice: Photoshop, GIMP, PSP, or other?Photoshop.How did you get into photomanipulation?My friend Anja (D-E-S-T-I-N-Y-0105) showed me some of her digital work
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Photomanip: Interview with Ellyevans679Hello, deviantART!It gives me great pleasure to present another photomanipulation-related interview developed and conducted by one of our own community members (not by me!). It is wonderful when members get involved with the community and share a bit of themselves with the rest of us; we can all learn a lot from one another, which is very important as we grow as artists (regardless of our level of experience).Without further ado, here is the interview of Ellyevans679, written and conducted by XilaPhoenixArt.Elle, tell us a bit about yourself, please.I'm a self-confessed workaholic. I have always held jobs in publishing and graphic design but in 2005 went back to uni and completed by Bachelor of Multimedia Arts and wasn't working very much when I was a student. When I
Welcome to Photomanipulation Week!Welcome, all, to Photomanipulation Week here at Project Educate!This week, the photomanipulation community will be introducing you to some of our styles, techniques, and concepts. We will show you our diversity and our style. We will demonstrate our skills and our creativity. You will be hearing from the community in their own voices what it means to be a photomanipulator here on dA.Let's get started! What is photomanipulation?The official definition of "photomanipulation" (PM), according to deviantART, is: an image that is composed of two or more photographic elements to create something new. This definition has been very nicely analyzed and distinguished from other genres here, here, and here, but let's talk briefly about the three main components o
'Where are the photomanip DDs?' and other FAQsEDIT: Closed replies because I don't see the point in arguing further.Hi gang,Wanted to address a couple of concerns that have come my way recently and maybe provide some answers so that we all can work together to make a positive change in this community.There haven't been a lot of photomanip DDs posted lately. That's not because I don't want to post them or am punishing people-- trust me, I wish I could post a good, strong DD every day. I do not do so because most of the suggestions I get do not meet my specifications.What are my DD specifications?Before you suggest, you should read my DD guidelines.In case you need a reminder, here is a short, short version:A deviant can only have 1 DD every 6 months. There are absolutely no exceptions to this rule.All stock must be legitimate. You cannot just find a random picture via Googl
Before and After Competition!Something AWESOME this way comes!Guess what?!! As a final close-out to our Project Educate: Feedback Week, we have one more special treat! You've critiqued like crazy, and you received some great critiques as well! Awesome job!! But what good are critiques if you don't ever use them? The first ever Feedback Frenzy Contest is nearly to a close. Fellow deviants, it's time to put those critiques into action! Welcome to the Before & After Competition, hosted byFeedbackFrenzy![Bullet; Pink][Bullet; Yellow][Bullet; Pink]What is it?[Bullet; Pink][Bullet; Yellow][Bullet; Pink]The Before & After competition is a chance for you to take the critiques you received on an OLD work and put them into action in a NEW work. You are not redoing an old deviation, but rather using what you have learned in a brand new
PE Feedback: Welcome and FEEDBACK FRENZY!Welcome to Feedback Week here at Project Educate!Welcome to Feedback Week! This week is being brought to you by a team of very devious deviants over at FeedbackFrenzy.In January of this year, the marvelous Beccalicious led a Critique Week in which we learned about many of the critique groups here on deviantART and also the essentials of giving and receiving critique for various media. In case you missed it, here are a few of the fantastic articles that were shared that week: Do you really want critique? The basics of giving critique Finding critique on dA The community and critiqueSo, for our week, we wanted to take Critique Week a step further and put the skills we learned to use! We have developed some
PE Photomanip: Let there be LIGHT!Light in PhotomanipulationGetting your light right when creating a photomanipulation sounds easy . . . until you sit down to try to do it! There are seemingly endless things to keep in mind: where the light source is, the intensity of the light, how pieces of your manipulation need to be composed so that they line up with the direction of the light in the piece, whether there could be multiple light sources, what color the light will be. . . .And the goal for light in your manipulation is for the light to be consistent throughout so that it is telling a story. No pressure! It is not an overstatement to say that light will make or break your manipulation; I have declined many DD suggestions because of bad lighting. Light can help you tell a story and is critical to your deviation. It adds emphasis, adds depth, contributes to realism, and draws the viewer's attention to where you want it to be
Community Voices: What is a Daily Deviation?DDs: The deviantART definitionSo, as the title says, What in the world IS a Daily Deviation (DD), anyway?You know what deviantART says about it, right? Under :faq61: it says:A small assortment of submissions are chosen each day by a select group of staff/volunteer members who wish to showcase an image which they found impressive or otherwise interesting enough to deserve being brought to the attention of the community-at-large.That says nothing about a DD being a perfect specimen of art-- in fact, it doesn't even use the word "art" at all. Basically, as CVs, when we are giving a DD, we are doing so because we think the image is interesting and well-done and deserves your attention. It may be technically exquisite. It may be technically quite good but exceptionally thought-provoking. It may be exceedingly creative. It may be all of these things! Above all else, it should stand out in some way from others in that medium or gallery.
Painted Portrait Interview with ScenceableWelcome to Painted Portrait, a new Interview series focusing on traditional artists worth keeping and eye on. Painted Portrait interviews aim to give the community more insight into talented traditional artists and how they came to be successful with their art. Today we are interviewing scenceable who is a sculptor. Thank you for allowing me to interview you, let's start off by having you introduce yourself.Hi! My name is Janine, I'm 22 years old, living in Ontario, Canada.How many years ago did you begin sculpting and what got you interested in this medium? I started sculpting around the end of 2007. I had been browsing deviantart looking at breyer customs and came across original sculptures others had made. I had never heard of polymer clay and had assumed you needed a huge kiln to sculpt. I decided to try it out and have been hooked ever since!How long, on average,
PE Interview with =Aida-ArtInna is a young talented artist who paints... digitally! Her personal quote is "Impossible... but doable" and this can also be seen in her works, where she achieves pure awesomeness!You are a very successful artist, what do you believe are your most important features that made you pop out of the crowd?That's a tough one Personally I think the most important thing is that you need to love what you're creating. Always put your heart and soul in your creations and make them for yourself, not for public. What do you want to express through your artworks? What inspires you the most?The answer is really simple – my soul. I always express my vision of beauty through my artworks. Beauty is everywhere and I capture it the way I see it. In your opinion, the quality of your art depends more
PE Photomanip: That's a Wrap!Thank You!Photomanipulation Week here at projecteducate has been phenomenal, and that is entirely thanks to you, our viewers, and to the community members who made it happen. Our community wrote most of the articles; I just posted them. Our community interviewed many, many people and answered what had to have seemed like endless questions about how they do their stuff. And do you know, of the many people I asked, only one or two were unable? People contributed in spite of busy schedules, poor health conditions, other projects, and other competing demands because they knew this was important. I cannot thank you enough.I wanted to show you the sheer number of people (well over 40) who participated in this event. Every one of these people made a significant contribution. Please, everyone show some love to the deviants who made this week possible (and then keep reading; more good stuff coming below this list):3mmIAFineWar:
PE Photomanip: Ask Me Anything!PE Photomanipulation: Ask Me Anything!One of the activities for Project Educate: Photomanipulation was for the community to ask questions from more experienced community "experts." For "Ask Me Anything," community members came up with ten excellent questions for ten Experts to answer. Having had time to peruse and consider the questions asked, the Experts kindly returned the answers to be included in this news article. Many thanks to the deviants asking, as well as a huge thank you to the Experts for taking the time to come up with such succinct, detailed, and helpful answers. iAmoret asked, "How do you get that dark, dreary, foggy effect that makes it look like it's all from the same image, like Ahmed-R-Shalaby did in 'Dead Marshes'?Answered by nitchwarmer :iconnitchwarmer:iAmoret,There are many brushes and stock images you can use here on dA; you can find the
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PE Photomanip: Get your Fantasy on!**Note: These articles are for YOU. Please feel free to add the thumbs to your groups and enjoy them. If your requests to add yesterday's articles to your groups was declined, please resubmit. Thanks.**Current dA submissions guidelines define "Fantasy Photomanipulation" as photomanipulation that focuses on a fantasy theme. We have therefore set out to speak with our fantasy constituency and gain a better understanding of how they see and define the complexities of fantasy photomanipulation.Fantasy PhotomanipulationWe all know of dragons, wizards, sorcerers, witches, griffins, magic, fairies, fauns, and all other mystical and magical beings. We learned of them through stories, art, movies, and games. The fantasy genre has become increasingly popular because of movies like Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter and games like "Dungeons & Dragons" and "World of Warcraft," not to forget fantasy wr
Rising Stars of Photomanipulation: SweediesArtSome of you know her as SweediesArt, but others of us are fortunate enough to call her Karin or "friend." In her five-years on dA, she has grown a lot as a photomanipulator and is always working hard to improve her skills. An extremely versatile and prolific artist, her work is always creative and unique and always has a great concept. You can find her work in many groups and features across dA. Recently, she has even done some book covers and other commissions. She is a shooting star on the rise, and I wanted to share her with you.She was kind enough to grant me an interview. I hope you will enjoy it.Karin, in your time on dA, you've seen a lot of different styles and trends come and go. Through it all, you have developed a style that is pretty clearly your own. How do you think your own art has evolved over the years?I didn't know there were such art like Dark art when I first came to dA; I created only fantasy a
Photomanipulation: Exploring textureTexture: We love it!If there's one thing a lot of photomanipulators love, it's texture, glorious texture! Texture can change your entire image and make it or break it. In our community, it is frequently used for creating a "dark" effect, but it can be used to create or enhance absolutely any theme you can dream up. I wanted to share some brilliant examples of art that use textures well. I also want to provide some tips of things I've learned and direct you to some tutorials. Let's get started!Brilliant and inspiringTips for success Use textures to highlight positive assets of the manipulation; don't use them to try to cover flaws of poor blending or cropping.:bullet
PE Feedback: ...But I don't know what to say?Critiques: What to say when you don't know what to sayHiya, everyone! All of us have heard about feedback events during our time on deviantArt. Many of us have participated in them, while others have declined to do so for various reasons. Some of these reasons include fear of receiving critique on one's own work, fear of being attacked for critiquing someone's work, fear of not knowing what to say, and feeling inadequate to critique a deviation from someone who is perhaps more skilled than we are--especially if the deviation is created using a medium to which we are unaccustomed.We especially want to focus on this last reason.Here is a conversation that we had recently in a dA chat room (names have been changed):Us: We are planning a cross-medium, dA-wide critique event for Project Educate!! Will you participate?DeviantX: Hmm. I don't know.Us: Why not?DeviantX: I'm a photo
Traditionalists 02Welcome to our Traditionalists Article where we feature Traditional art news for the community by the community! These articles aim to promote, educate, and bring awareness to various events, projects and or deviants within the Traditional community. Anyone is welcome to add to future articles, please visit our group for further details on how to get involved.Devynn Interviews AmandaDrage:Bio: written by DevynnAmanda Drage was born and lives in Northamptonshire, England. Amanda began her art career as an equine artist, drawing horses from a very young age. She has been on deviantART for eight years in which she rose to prominance among the equine art community, her attention for detail, varied mediums, and intimate style catching attention with every piece she posted. In recent years, she began to branch out from equine art, trying her hand at wildlife art, where she excelled. Today, she continues to balance w
Corrie Nielsen InterviewFascinated by form and design from young age as the daughter of a prominent American sculptor, London Fashion Week designer Corrie Nielsen obtained a First Class BA Honours degree in Fashion Design Womenswear from the world's most famous fashion and art institute, Central Saint Martins. She worked in bespoke tailoring followed by a six- year stint at Vivienne Westwood before launching her eponymous label.Corrie's impressive background includes being chosen by John Galliano as the winner of the prestigious Fashion Fringe 2010 competition, establishing herself as the emerging designer to watch out for. Drawing inspiration from historical periods and combining her fascination of architectural forms and designs, she is lauded by the fashion press as a modern couturier with a truly unique aesthetic vision.Corrie was kind enough to offer us a few minutes of her precious time in the run up to London Fashion Week (14th - 18th of Septe
The Visual Narrative ProjectWelcome to the first Film in Progress article! This is a series of articles I am doing on works in progress by filmmakers and animators. Sometimes in our line of work we don't have a lot to show for a long time because lets be honest, production time for film or animation takes an awful long time so it's difficult to show people what you're working on. So what I hope to achieve in these series of articles is to give you a chance to talk about something you're working on, and if you have stills and other pieces of development work you can show it off here as well!To take part in this project or for more information just send me a note I can talk to you (and your team if applicable) about it!So without further ado here is TimberClipse with his project, The Visual Narrative project!:iconkingmancheng:Firstly, lets find out a little about yourself, are you a student or professional?:icontimberclipse:I am a student
PE Interview with DD Suggester Minato-KushinaAs part of Daily Deviations PE week we have interviewed the lovely Minato-Kushina who has been suggesting DDs since November 2010. She has since then had over 500 suggestions accepted and as a result of her regular suggestions, made her name known on the DD page.What first got you interested in wanting to suggest DDs?I don't really remember the exact point when I started paying attention to DDs. I guess, I saw these beautiful pictures at the bottom of my page. Gradually, I understood that they were a kind of "award" for outstanding pieces. I was also wondering how some people could suggest DDs! By searching here and there, I found the way.I eventually decided to send my first suggestion to rydi1689, the then Fan Art Gallery Moderator. She is so kind, she accepted it immediately! This encouraged me to suggest more and eventually to love this task. I am generally shy with others. So this gesture, although it may seemed normal to her, it was
Deviousness Award Interview with UnicornRealityWhat is this Awesome Achievement?The Deviousness Award is an accolade which is traditionally handed outon the 1st of every month to one truly outstanding deviant.The Deviousness Award for December 2012 goes to UnicornReality.Hi Fiona! So, now you're new in Ponyville, in fact you're now in the court of Princess Celestia, give us an introduction to yourself. :iconlazywaveplz: Hello Everypony! :iconbrohoof1plz::iconbrohoof2plz:I am UnicornReality also known as Fiona. I have reached level 26 in life and think I am doing alright so far.On dA I have had the privilege of first being made a senior member, then I got a chance to look after the Stock and Resources gallery wi
A Fool's IdeaWelcome once again to Film in Progress! This is a series of articles I am doing on works in progress by filmmakers and animators. Sometimes in our line of work we don't have a lot to show for a long time because lets be honest, production time for film or animation takes an awful long time so it's difficult to show people what you're working on. So what I hope to achieve in these series of articles is to give you a chance to talk about something you're working on, and if you have stills and other pieces of development work you can show it off here as well!To take part in this project or for more information just send me a note I can talk to you (and your team if applicable) about it!Today we have BlightProductions with his project, A Fool's Idea!:iconkingmancheng:Let us begin by introducing you to the rest of the community first. Who are you? And are you a professional filmmaker?:iconblightproductions:The off
PE Interview with ^RockstarVanityProject Educate Interview with RockstarVanity:iconrockstarvanity:Tanya, Thank you for participating!Tell us a bit about yourself!My name is Tanya, I'm an artist with a camera and I run on caffeine. My inside leg measurement is over half my height, I have 15 piercings and I was born on the Winter Solstice. How did you find deviantART?I don't entirely remember. It was a long time ago! I think I saw a link on another website. What inspired your username?I wish there was a deep and meaningful story here, but there isn't. I just liked how the two words looked and sounded together. How does deviantART stand out for you?It really is unique in terms of art websites. I love that artists of all skill levels are welcome here and I've never found a community like this anywhere e
Project Educate: An Interview with EliseEnchantedProject Educate: An Interview With EliseEnchanted EliseEnchanted has one of those galleries that is breath-takingly beautiful. Her work spans several genres and many categories here on deviantART but she is well known for her stunning and colourful macros. I was lucky enough to catch her for an interview some time ago and here are the results…1) If you could bring one deceased legendary artist back to the current time, who would it be and why them?I can't really think of one. I think I want to bring them all back alive because I think I could learn from all of them.2) Who or what inspired you to take on the art form that you focus in?One day I was walking home from work and I saw this amazing sunset, with beautiful light rays. And I was thinking: if only I could capture this moment to show it to others. That's where I decided I wanted to be in photography. I bought a camera 2 months after
Lighting: Tips and Tricks ~ artist interviewsHey As a complement to our educational challenge on lighting http://fav.me/d59hlpx , we've asked a few fellow deviants to tell us how they work with lighting. Hopefully some of you that may still be struggling with lighting can pick up a few tips and tricks from their answers!:iconvinternV:VinternV1) How do you usually go about creating the light in your pieces?I work the light after I have settled the light source and all the elements that are going to be in my piece, so this way I know color and direction of the light. I'm going to try to summarize the process, is basically various layers converted into clipping masks for the outline glow, I use soft brushes first and contour the edges, and then I use harder and smaller brushes to get the light sharper. Then for the skin and clothes a bunch more of layers where I paint the light, again, varying the size and hardness to achieve the final result (big/soft brushes
Photomanipulation Legends: Nina-YFirst we learned her bloody method.Then we learned her other bloody method.Now, we take a peek at photomanipulation through her eyes.Who is Nina-Y?Stylish, inventive, intense, and a bit dark, in a delicious way-- these are words I would use to describe the art of nina-Y. Nina is an Irish photomanipulator and photographer who has been making deviantART more hauntingly beautiful for almost 10 years now. As one of our more senior members, she has set a high mark of excellence in her work that is inspiring to all. Moreover, she is kind and supportive of other artists and a great source of inspiration. Whether serenely beautiful or delightfully jarring, Nina's art demonstrates technical prowess and polish that comes with having spent a great deal of time paying attention to details and careful learning of her craft.I was honored that she granted us an interview, and I am pleased to present that interview below.


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Wednesday, January 28 Focus Indiana Information Session
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Preparation is the key to interview success. To market yourself during an interview, you need to know your skills, abilities, and past accomplishments, tie them to the needs of the organization, and communicate these qualifications to the interviewer.
Based on the premise that "past performance is the best single predictor of future performance", your goal is to demonstrate how your past experiences predict future success. The hiring decision will be made by matching your skills, abilities, and accomplishments (along with your personal attributes) to the job requirements. Thus, it is essential that you provide substantive examples of past behaviors.
This guide to interviewing is not an exhaustive commentary on the subject. To best develop your interview skills, we suggest that you make an individual appointment with a career counselor.
On this page you will find information about:
Analyze your interests, skills and accomplishments - not to mention your passions and dreams. Identify examples of success from your past experiences. You should be able to tell short stories that explain problems or situations you encountered, the action you took to solve those problems, and the results of your actions.
Your interview challenge is to present these scenarios to employers by focusing on the skills, abilities, and personal traits that allowed you to achieve your successes. If possible, quantify your achievements.
Distinguish your employment candidacy from that of others. Determine how you will convey these points during the interview using the model that is explained in our Behavioral-based Interview.
Research the organization prior to the interview. Your research does not have to be done covertly. Employers understand and expect students to do research on their organization. Up-to-date information can usually be found on the Internet at organization Web sites.
Acquire as much information as possible about the position for which you are applying. What skills are required for this position? What are the position responsibilities? You may find it helpful to conduct an informational interview with someone from the ISU Alumni Directory or with anyone who is currently working in a position similar to the one to which you aspire.
Your goal is to discover if the organization is a good fit for you. The goal of the employer is to assess whether you are a good fit for their organization. Be sure to prepare questions about the position and organization.
This provides an opportunity to develop interviewing skills, have your performance critiqued, and receive suggestions for improvement. To request a practice interview, contact the Career Center.
You should approach the practice interview with the same preparation, research, and dress that you would have for an actual interview. PLEASE BRING A BLANK CD-R/CD-RW DISK to the practice interview for your personal documentation and review. If you forget to bring a disk on which to record your interview, blank CD's may be purchased at the Career Center front desk for $1.00
Before interviewing with a company, you should always research the organization beforehand.
Researching the company will show that you are prepared and interested in the position. Employers are far more impressed with applicants who already know about their company than those who do not. In addition, the more research you conduct, the better prepared you will be to match your skills to that organization.
You need to know what services or products the company offers and any recent accomplishments the company has made. You should also try to obtain as much information as possible about the position for which you are applying. This will help you relay to the company why you would be an asset to the organization.
Researching the company also helps you decide if you would like to work for that organization. Gather as much information as possible about a company to determine if it is a good fit for you, your skills, and what you have to bring to an organization. You can also use the information you gather during the research to rank the companies to which you are applying. This will help you to more quickly make a decision if they offer you a position.
Another tip would be to look at a company's annual report to get an idea of how that company is performing financially. This can help you determine the stability of the company and your job within it.
You should definitely know the company's website very well. Visit the Career Center and use our resources. There are multiple resources online as well, such as vault.com, wetfeet.com, or hoovers.com to find information about a specific company. Career oriented magazines such as Forbes or Fortune can be beneficial in researching a company as well.
Don't be afraid to contact the organization to do some research. If you know someone employed by the company, you can speak with him or her. You may also want to obtain pamphlets and brochures the company has to learn more about it.
Be certain that the research you conduct is from a reputable source. If you have any questions about researching a company, you can contact the Career Center. Make sure you don't forget this important step in the application process!
The campus interview is usually a 30-minute interview at the Career Center. It serves as a screening process to determine if a candidate meets the basic qualifications of the organization.
To make best use of the short, 30-minute interview, ask yourself:
"What 2 or 3 things do I want the interviewer to know about me that they can't possibly know by looking at my resume?"
Create an interview agenda - 2 or 3 CAR situations that illustrate certain skills, accomplishments, and/or personal characteristics that you want the employer to remember. Then, weave your comments into the interview.
For underclassmen and graduating seniors who intend to interview with employers on campus, we encourage you to make an appointment with a career counselor to discuss your particular situation and utilize Sycamore Career Link to sign up for campus interviews.
The Purpose of the Company Visit
You made a favorable impression during your campus/screening interview. The employer was conducting these interviews to identify individuals for their short list of job candidates or potential new hires. Through this process, the interviewer identified YOU as having the skills and competencies, as well as capabilities to become a productive employee.
The screening interview being over, the company visit allows the employer more time (and more people) to assess your candidacy. Your task is to provide compelling reasons for an employer to hire you. Keep in mind that employers want people who will "fit" into their organization and represent it well. Therefore, most second interviews involve meeting several people including those with whom you would be working if hired. Interviewers may all have separate agendas in evaluating your candidacy, and it is vital that you be consistent in your answers.
One interviewer may talk with you about everything from sports to recent events in East Asia. Another individual may ask you questions related to a real or hypothetical situation, and still another person may question your knowledge about their industry. In this scenario, the agenda of the interviewers is to measure your ability: to communicate, to think on your feet, and to demonstrate interest and knowledge of their field.
No two second interviews are alike. Be prepared for a long day, and be honest and sincere in your answers. Remember that you will be evaluated not only on what you say, but how you say it; by people having the same overriding concern - "Can I work with this person?"
Preparing for the Interview
Ask about travel arrangements and reimbursement procedures. Organizations have different ways of handling travel arrangements and reimbursement. Learn the procedures before the interview. Ask for clarification if you are unsure.
If possible, obtain an itinerary and a job description before your visit. Ask for a copy of the schedule for the day, listing the people with whom you will be meeting. The person inviting you to the second interview should be your contact person.
Read about current events, reviewing articles about the company and career field. Conduct a periodical literature search for articles at the library or on the Internet.
Know the position for which you are being considered and be able to articulate your interest in the organization and why you will succeed in the position.
Speak with alumni working at the company. Ask about their work experience in the organization, and about the current direction of the company.
Know your resume. Take copies of your resume, references, and transcripts to the interview.
The Interview Day
Dress appropriately. Dress to convince the interviewers that you fit into the organization. Err on the conservative side.
Accept that the day will be long. Try to get a good sleep the night before the interview day, and show enthusiasm and interest in the visit. Do not act bored even when you have to answer the same questions frequently.
Be consistent. Do no try to read into an individual and give the answers for which you think he/she is looking. Honesty and sincerity are essential. Interviewers will compare notes at the end of your visit. Do not change answers for each person with whom you meet.
Two Common Concerns
Salary. This subject will usually be addressed by the hiring authority in the organization during your visit. If not, it is appropriate to inquire about salary and benefits because you are beyond the screening interview. Keep in mind that salary levels for entry-level positions (especially for management trainee programs) may be set as standard for all trainees. The larger the organization, the less flexibility exists to negotiate your salary, and any negotiation usually involves minimal amounts. Information about salaries is available through various Internet sources. This will provide you with a realistic figure to consider. Another factor to consider is the cost of living in the area. Living expenses vary greatly by region. A more important factor than beginning salary may be the rate of advancement in pay and position. Do not accept a job offer based solely on starting salary. Assess the total package.
Accepting an offer. The employer will inform you when they expect to make a decision. If not, ask when you can expect to hear of their decision. Do not be pressured into accepting a job offer. Even though organizations need to make timely hiring decisions, you also need time to weigh your options. Ask for additional time if necessary to make a decision. Employers understand that you may be interviewing with several organizations and need time to make an informed decision.
Interview Follow-up
Write a thank-you letter to all of the people with whom you interviewed. Restate your interest in the position and your appreciation for their time and consideration.
Behavioral-based interviewing focuses on experiences, behaviors, knowledge, skills, and abilities that are job related. It is premised on the belief that past behavior and performance predicts future behavior and performance.
The CAR model of interview preparation provides you with a systematic way to practice and become familiar with behavioral-based interviewing. Below is a guide to using the CAR system of interviewing:
The letter C in the CAR acronym refers to circumstance. Describe a situation so that the employer can place themself in your shoes and understand the importance of the event you are relating. For example, "As advertising manager for The Statesman, the ISU student newspaper, I was confronted with the fact that advertising revenue was significantly decreasing because many advertisers were not renewing contracts."
The letter A in the CAR acronym refers to actions. After setting the stage by describing the circumstance, tell the interviewer the specific actions you took to resolve the problem. For example, "I designed a promotional packet and compared the benefits of advertising in The Statesman with other advertising media in the area. I also set up a special training session for the account executives to discuss competitive selling strategies."
The letter R in the CAR acronym refers to results. PLEASE understand that your interview goal is to demonstrate a results-oriented background. Connect your accomplishments to the position you are seeking. Even if the results didn't turn out as you planned, tell the interviewer what you learned from the experience and what you would do differently next time.
In our example about The Statesman advertising revenue, our closing results could be something like the following: "As result of my efforts in designing a promotional packet and sales staff training, we signed contracts with twenty former advertisers for daily ads and five for special supplements. We increased new advertisers by twenty percent!"
The CAR system allows you to tell the interviewer a "story" (with a beginning, middle, and end) about how you achieved a goal. Use work experience, activities, hobbies, volunteer work, school projects, family life - anything that would be examples of your past behavior.
Review our sample interview questions to prepare for behavioral-based interviews. Create your own CAR responses to the questions.
It is illegal for employers to ask certain questions of candidates. Below are some areas of illegal questioning:
Remember: interviews are two-way conversations with a purpose. Thus, you need to ask well-formulated, intelligent questions that demonstrate your knowledge, maturity, and interest in the organization. Equally important, you need to ask questions that will help you assess your fit with an organization. It is important to do your homework and avoid asking questions that are readily answered in organization literature or Web site.
Immediately following the interview it's important to submit a simple thank-you letter. Thank-you letters are an easy way to show gratitude to the interviewer for the time spent discussing your interests and opportunity with the company. These letters can go far in showing competence, good manners, interest, and enthusiasm.
Thank you letters should be clear and concise. They should include a brief statement about when and where the interview occurred, and your expressed thoughts of appreciation.
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Troy Davis Executed Despite Doubts About His Guilt
Despite valiant efforts from social groups, supporters and even a former president, Troy Davis was put to death yesterday (Sept 21) evening.
Numerous witnesses supporting his innocence and a lack of evidence linking Davis to the murder of a police officer in 1989 weren't enough to spare his life. Davis offered some last words to the family of slain police officer Mark MacPhail.
"I want to talk to the MacPhail family," he said. "I was not responsible for what happened that night. I did not have a gun. I was not the one who took the life of your father, son, brother."
He also addressed his friends and family and told them to "keep the faith." Troy Davis was administered with a triple lethal injection of pentobarbital, pancuronium bromide and potassium chloride, and at 11.08pm he was pronounced dead.
Troy was actively seeking an appeal up until the time of his death. A Georgia judge refused an appeal, then the state supreme court followed suit. However, the delay was only temporary and at around 10.15pm the court ruled that the execution should go ahead.
The decision was backed by the MacPhail family. "He [Davis] had all the chances in the world," the officer's mother, Anneliese MacPhail, told the Associated Press. "It has got to come to an end."
Our prayers go out to the Davis family.
Was justice served?