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share photos of his in-progress works, giving followers a behind-the-scenes look as he transforms foam blocks and rough clay fi gures into his signature bronze pieces. While Cooley's Twitter feed is updated fairly infrequently (a work of art takes time, aſt er all), his willingness to invite strangers to witness his artistic process ("Doing the patina on a lion bust. It's very hot from the torch. Getting the right combo of chemicals, it's great.") is refreshing.
@GINSDESIGN4ART Artist and design specialist Ginger Hartford's Twitter
feed is an invaluable resource for any artist, as it provides an array of design advice, hanging and framing tips, inspira- tional quotes and, of course, pictures of art that range from the serene to the energetic.
@MUSEUMNERD T is Brooklyn-based museum addict's Tweets are fi lled
with "Museums. Art. History. Art History. Education. Muse- ology. Historiography. Logophilia. Punnery." With posts like "But now, I'm thinking maybe I should match my top to @metmuseum buttons. Or maybe my socks..." and "Visiting a museum a day is a lot easier than visiting 365 museums in a year!," this Tweeter's sheer enthusiasm will inspire you to get out and explore the art your own city has to off er.
@THEARTBLOG T eartblog.com was established in 2003 by Roberta Fallon
and Libby Rosof to "bridge the gap between ordinary people and art." T at's a promise that their Twitter feed delivers on, providing an inside look at the diverse array of galler- ies, workshops and special events to be found in the duo's hometown of Philadelphia. But the feed is useful for non- Philadelphians, too; regular news updates and book and art fi lm recommendations make clicking "Follow" a worthwhile proposition for any art fan.
@WORKYOURART Pursuing one's love of art is great, but if you want to be
able to feed yourself without having to take an offi ce job, you'll need to fi nd ways to make some money from your passion. As anyone who has tried this knows, it's easier said than done. @WorkYourArt provides "A fun and actionable business course for the ambitious artist" and is a goldmine of tips for the right-brained set. ABN
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