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Society6 Publisher Network puts your artwork on hundreds of homepages

Justin Cooper (Justin) — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:24:44 -0800

Growing stronger every day, the Society6 Publisher Network brings the most revered art websites and blogs together with the artists of Society6 to forge a content-based promotional network. FOR THE ARTIST: This means that Popular Posts from Society6 members are automatically showcased on the homepages of hundreds of websites - this is one more effort that we're making to get you the exposure that you deserve. All you have to do is Post your signature work, nothing more. FOR THE PUBLISHER: Grade-A quality Artist created content (our Popular Posts) gets fed straight into your site through our embeddable content widget. See some of the Top Publishers participating in the network from our homepage. Your site (your custom banner) then gets promoted through the Society6 Publisher Network of sites on rotation with the creative content that is curated by the Society6 community of Artists. The more impressions you bring the Publisher Network through your widget, the more your own site will be promoted through the rest of the network. The more you give, the more you get! The more Publishers that join, the stronger the network gets, and the better for everyone involved. If you are a Publisher (blogger or website owner) and wish to inquire about joining the Society6 Publisher Network, please contact us here: http://www.society6.com/help/contact?type=4 If you know of a great blog or site you want to recommend for the S6PN, please feel free to let them know, or send us your suggestion too. Like all things at Society6, it is our intent to create something of value for everyone involved and we appreciate your participation.

Have you lost weight? Did you cut your hair?

Justin Wills (justinw) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:47:16 -0800

You may have noticed a few changes to Society6 recently, or you may just have the odd feeling that something is different but you can't quite put your finger on it. Well that's because we've made some tweaks to Society6 and here they are... First off we've whitened the background to open things up and let the site breath a bit. You'll also notice larger images on the homepage - so much more fun to view and promote! On the right side of the page we're now highlighting exciting Collaborations and Collections, such as Secret Places with Urban Outfitters. Collections are quickly becoming a key part of Society6. We've done a few so far and will be doing many more. The goal of Collections is to organize and promote your artwork all over the web, by working with curators, bloggers and other partners. Collections will include your existing artwork and also be composed of original themed work as in the case of Kitsune Noir Poster Club, Portland Prints and the collection resulting from Urban Outfitters Secret Places. Once again we'd like to thank you for your continued participation. It's an honor and a pleasure to have so much great work posted by so many creative people from all over the world.

Society6 Collaborations, 56 partners in 9 months, what's next?

Justin Cooper (Justin) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:10:58 -0800

We have always believed that Society6 would represent a place where no artist who is doing good work would remain undiscovered and without opportunities to realize their full creative potential - and make the resulting work accessible as a variety of the highest quality, collectible products available anywhere. 9 months later...please join us in saying, 'Thank You' to 56 of the most progressive brands on the face of the planet, that have collaborated with the members of Society6 to help us make this belief a reality: 22 Zine http://www.society6.com/studio/22zine American Apparel http://www.society6.com/studio/americanapparel Ammo Magazine http://www.society6.com/studio/ammomagazine Armada Skis http://www.society6.com/studio/thearmadacollection Art House Co-op http://www.society6.com/studio/arthouse Bespoken Clothiers http://www.society6.com/studio/Bespoken blik http://www.society6.com/studio/blik Blurb http://www.society6.com/studio/blurb Brain Pickings http://www.society6.com/studio/brainpickings BUS Gallery http://www.society6.com/studio/bus Cafe Royal http://www.society6.com/studio/craigatkinson Candy magazine http://www.society6.com/studio/candycollective Cool Hunting http://www.society6.com/coolhunting Createmake magazine http://www.society6.com/studio/createmake DailyServing http://www.society6.com/studio/dailyserving Design Milk http://www.society6.com/studio/designmilk DesignForMankind http://www.society6.com/studio/designformankind Electronic Arts http://www.society6.com/studio/thesims Faesthetic http://www.society6.com/studio/faesthetic FAIRspot http://www.society6.com/studio/fairspot Flavorpill http://www.society6.com/studio/flavorpill FormatMag http://www.society6.com/studio/formatmag Gallery Nucleus http://www.society6.com/studio/gallerynucleus GizMag http://www.society6.com/studio/gizmag GOOD magazine http://www.society6.com/studio/good Good vs Evil magazine http://www.society6.com/goodvsevilzine Holiday Matinee http://www.society6.com/studio/holidaymatinee IdN magazine http://www.society6.com/studio/idnworld Iniciativa Colectiva Art Magazine http://www.society6.com/studio/icmag International Design Awards http://www.society6.com/studio/ida International Photography Awards http://www.society6.com/studio/internationalphotographyawards Kidrobot http://www.society6.com/studio/kidrobot Kitsune Noir http://www.society6.com/studio/kitsunenoir Krftd http://www.society6.com/studio/krftd Lomography http://www.society6.com/studio/lomography London International Creative Competition http://www.society6.com/studio/licc Modern Amusement http://www.society6.com/studio/modernamusement MTV http://www.society6.com/studio/mtv New Venture Studios http://www.society6.com/studio/newventurestudios NewSugar magazine http://www.society6.com/studio/newsugar Pikaland http://www.society6.com/studio/pikaland Pinball Publishing http://www.society6.com/studio/printpinball PLYWERK http://www.society6.com/studio/plywerk Rec Center Studio http://www.society6.com/studio/reccenterstudio Rolf Contemporary Gallery http://www.society6.com/studio/rolfcontemporary Scrawl Collective http://www.society6.com/studio/scrawlcollective Sezio http://www.society6.com/studio/sezio Stash DVD magazine http://www.society6.com/studio/stash The Secret Headquarters http://www.society6.com/studio/thesecretheadquarters Threadless http://www.society6.com/studio/theselectseries Thunder Chunky http://www.society6.com/studio/thunderchunky Urban Outfitters http://www.society6.com/studio/urbanoutfitters Vans http://www.society6.com/studio/vans Vimeo http://www.society6.com/studio/vimeo YouWorkForThem http://www.society6.com/studio/youworkforthem We can't wait to see what comes next...and with whom!

10 Years. 10 Artists. 1 Collection. The Sims.

Justin Cooper (Justin) — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:18:07 -0800

2 months ago marked the beginning of a collaboration with EA http://www.society6.com/collab/10_Years_10_Artists_The_Sims and 10 members of Society6 who each created an original artwork to commemorate the first 10 years of The Sims. EA is now proudly promoting the resulting Collection to millions of fans worldwide through various marketing and pr initiatives! Please join us in congratulating the artists and check-out the work of all 10 here http://thesims.society6.com/

GUARDIAN OF BRAVERY #02

Justin Cooper (Justin) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:46:11 -0800

Just connected with Joseph over at GOB magazine http://www.society6.com/studio/gobmagazine and when I received Issue #02, I couldn't help myself from sharing what happens when self-published creative people embrace change (as in each printed issue of GOB is different in size, finish and price) and print as their medium. Issue #02 Features some familiar faces including: Ken Garduno Carla Bath Xiaoqing Ding Yoskay Yamamoto Anthony Furlong Veronica Navarro Mar Hernandez Ji Lee Justin Maller David O'Brien Raul Campos Mijn Schatje Timo Maas David Jubert Yuta Onoda Fabrice Backes Ibai Acevedo Andrew Holder Printed twice a year (with digital issues in between), Issue #04 is in the works now. You can pick-up a copy from GOB direct http://www.gobmagazine.com

Ross Christie Featured in GOOD VS. EVIL Magazine Issue 4

Justin Cooper (Justin) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:18:08 -0800

Issue 4 just dropped on the world, and I'm proud to report that after our recent Collaboration with GOOD VS. EVIL (thanks Daniel!) http://www.society6.com/collab/Get_Featured_in_Issue_4_of_GOOD_VS_EVIL_magazine the raw talent of Ross Christie http://www.society6.com/studio/alteredbeast snagged the inside back cover. Issue 4 is packed with 84 pages of MAN VS WOMAN themed work from: ROSS CHRISTIE SATANIK MIKE SEKINTANI DWARFA AMY LOGHART GEOFFREY K SPEW BARRYMORE TIM LAHAN JUDY GORELAND DANIEL SWAN KATE MCMORRINE JAMES UNSWORTH CRAIG SCOTT RANO ANDRES BRUCK PAKITO BOLINO ANGO THE MEEK DEAD KEROZEN ANDY BOLUS BRENT HARADA/RUSTY JORDAN CHANIC STEVEN SILVERWOOD THE HORROR MATT BURDEN JOSH BURGGRAF TOM HOVEY CHRISTIAN MARRA G LANSWORD MIGUEL ARIAS BRETT AMORY PAUL PAETZEL DEITER VDO STAVROULA STEFAN MARX Pick-up a copy before they're gone: http://www.goodvsevilmagazine.com/front.html

Julian Callos Feature Interview in Ammo Magazine Issue 2

Justin Cooper (Justin) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:01:21 -0800

Following-up on the results of our Collaboration with Ammo magazine (thanks Dave!) http://www.society6.com/collab/Get_printed_interviewed_and_online_with_a_little_help_from_Ammo_Magazine, Julian Callos http://www.society6.com/studio/juliancallos landed a Feature Interview in the 2nd issue, nice! If the quality of the magazine itself isn't enough to make you want to pick-up a copy, look who's work you'll find inside: Julian Callos / Chelsie Sixsmith / Gemma Correll / Inkygoodness / Christian Lindemann / Christiane Engel / Dave Bain / Dean Zappy / Jen Collins / Jonny Wan / Karen Cheung / Linzie Hunter / Marisa Morea / Mark Frudd / Mr Gauky / Mr Kone / Nick Sheehy / Sam Bevington / Shotopop / Squink / Steve Rack / The Tree House Press / Tosco Toys / Toy Factory / Uberkraaft http://www.ammomagazine.co.uk/shop/issue2.html

Kitsune Noir Poster Club

Justin Wills (justinw) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:28:21 -0800

We wanted to highlight Kitsune Noir Poster Club happening here on Society6. We teamed up with Bobby Solomon over at Kitsune Noir to put this together and we're happy to report it has been a real success. For this first round of posters Bobby asked five artists to interpret books they really enjoy into a print that will be a lasting work of art. The first collection of poster artists include Frank Chimero, Mark Weaver, Jez Burrows, Cody Hoyt and Garrett Vander Leun. If you haven't seen the collection already head over to the Studio and take a look: http://www.society6.com/studio/kitsunenoir You can also check out Bobby's interviews with the artists over on Kitsune Noir: http://kitsunenoir.com/?s=society6 Enjoy!

The Portland Prints Show

Justin Wills (justinw) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:52:48 -0800

We're very excited to see all the great work being posted in the "Portland" Studio. Preparations are under way for the March 6th show at 19TEN Gallery in NE Portland. Much thanks to all the artists who are participating, Mark Searcy for curating and to Blaine Fontana for helping us get set up over at 19TEN. Also thanks to our friends at Plywerk for mounting a few of the prints on their finest bamboo Plywerk and to Pinball Publishing for creating some scout books for the occasion. We're looking forward to seeing everyone who lives in the Portland area (and beyond). This is not just an art show or a print showcase, but a chance for us to meet up and share a few tasty microbrews. Feel free to bring anyone and everyone you know and to help spread the word. If you want to promote the wonderful prints for sale, please use this link for the Studio store: http://www.society6.com/studio/portland/store

Joshua Clay collaboration with MTV for Travis McCoy's charity track

Justin Cooper (Justin) — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 09:23:49 -0800

A heartfelt thank you to our friend Julie Allen http://www.society6.com/julieallen from MTV Networks International's Staying Alive Foundation for posting a unique and meaningful collaboration to the members of Society6 http://www.society6.com/collab/MTV_Track_Artwork_Collaboration_with_Travis_McCoy this past summer. Congratulations to Joshua Clay http://www.society6.com/studio/joshuaclay for being selected by Travis McCoy, lead singer of alternative hip hop collective Gym Class Heroes, to create the cover artwork for Travis' charity track, One At A Time. Travis, who is a special ambassador to The Staying Alive Foundation, exclusively wrote the track for the Foundation which is MTV's global HIV and AIDS awareness charity, funding and supporting youth-led grassroots HIV prevention projects around the world. The track is available for download http://traviemccoy.bandcamp.com you can name your price and all proceeds from sales of the track will benefit the young people and projects supported by the Foundation. In addition to buying the track, donations can be made directly to The Staying Alive Foundation by visiting www.stayingalivefoundation.org

Andrew Groves' "Fungas Man" tee for the Threadless Select Series

Justin Cooper (Justin) — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:05:57 -0800

This past summer we worked with our friends at Threadless to create the unique opportunity http://www.society6.com/collab/Have_your_art_printed_on_a_Select_Series_T_Shirt for an S6 member to contribute to it's distinct line "The Select Series". For what I hope will be the first of many solid collaborations with the Threadless crew, it is my pleasure to share the resulting work "Fungas Man" from the talented Andrew Groves http://www.society6.com/studio/imakethings You can pick-up your very own here http://select.threadless.com/product/2157/Andrew_Groves/Fungus_Man Aside from the 5-color screen print, and softness of the tee, the metallic foil application detail is really nice. Special thanks to Dustin "UPSO" and Mimi for being so incredibly cool to work with and for hooking us up with a few of these quality threads!

Chris Piascik collaboration with Stash DVD Magazine Issue 63

Justin Cooper (Justin) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:34:31 -0800

Just wanted to share the results of another S6 collaboration http://www.society6.com/collab/Stash_DVD_Magazine_Maximum_Exposure_Grant this time between Chris Piascik http://www.society6.com/studio/chrispiascik and Stash DVD magazine. 12 times per year, Stash delivers some of the planet's most innovative and outstanding commercial animation, VFX and motion graphics to ad agencies, broadcasters, animation and VFX studios, designers, post houses, production companies and schools. For Issue 63, Stash asked Chris to design the inside cover, and here is what he came-up with! You can pick-up your own copy here http://www.stashmedia.tv/shop/shop.php?focus=bi63

Flavorpill Daily Dose Pick today: Society6

Justin Cooper (Justin) — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:26:32 -0800

We would like to thank Kelsey Keith, Sascha, Mark and our dear friend Colin over at Flavorpill for picking Society6 today for the Flavorwire Daily Dose! The work of many S6 members is also prominently featured, so please check it out http://flavorwire.com/57271/daily-dose-pick-society6 "Cutting out the middleman, Society6 offers a creator-driven online marketplace for affordable art."

1000+ Prints on Society6

Justin Wills (justinw) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:08:00 -0800

Just last week we crossed the 1000 mark for the amount of artwork being sold as prints here on Society6. We want to thank you for trusting us with something as personal as your artwork and using what we've built here to get that work into the hands of people who really enjoy it. The quality of work continues to impress not only us but everyone who gives us feedback. In fact, it's the first thing out of their mouths when they talk about the site. And that's all from you, the artists from all over the world that use Society6. So once again thank you and we look forward to seeing more and more great work selling here in the future.

Lloyd Eugene Winter IV collaboration with Pinball Publishing

Justin Cooper (Justin) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:27:43 -0800

The results are in, Pinball Publishing's Scout Books are rad. Thanks to Nicole (and the other friendliest people on the planet that are Pinball Publishing) for sending us the product of their collaboration http://www.society6.com/collab/Your_artwork_on_a_scout_book with the talented Lloyd Winter http://www.society6.com/studio/winter. A Scout Book is a 100% recycled, pocket notebook with your art custom printed on the front and back cover using soy inks and choice of interior page design (I like the grid option). We were lucky enough to receive a couple Chris Piascik http://www.society6.com/studio/chrispiascik Scout Books as well, whaa! Check out other cool products from Pinball http://www.pinballpublishing.com and look for future collaborations with these guys!

Society6 gets a spread in Holiday Matinee's 'I Swear To Good You Are God At This'

Justin Cooper (Justin) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:01:48 -0800

Our friend Dave Brown, who founded Holiday Matinee http://www.society6.com/studio/holidaymatinee in 1999, invited Society6 to appear in his first book, “I Swear to Good You Are God at This”. We received our copy today, and it comes armed with 72 pages worth of killer ideas and inspiration. As good timing and context would have it, Dave said they wrote the book, "to inspire people who might need an extra push to invest in themselves, do what they love and motivate as many awesome people as possible." You can pick-up a special holiday-priced copy of the book thru Jan 4th http://supermarkethq.com/product/i-swear-to-good-you-are-god-at-this After the new year, the price goes up!

Society6 featured by Fast Company magazine

Justin Cooper (Justin) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:56:55 -0800

Special thanks to Stephanie Schomer over at Fast Company not just for her support of Society6, but for some quality journalistic skills: http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/stephanie-schomer/write/society6-creates-artsy-social-network Let's keep the momentum going friends!

Society6 featured in ReadyMade magazine Issue 44

Justin Cooper (Justin) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:20:39 -0800

We're proud to announce that Society6 caught the attention of Alexa Fornoff and the Editors who curate ReadyMade magazine's "The Ten Spot"! Check out Issue 44 (Dec/Jan 2010) page 25 and look for Spot 9 featuring the beautiful work of Matt Lyon a.k.a. "C86" http://www.society6.com/studio/c86 Thanks ReadyMade! http://www.readymade.com

Collaboration with EA for The Sims 10th Anniversary

Justin Cooper (Justin) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:05:26 -0800

In case you didn't notice, we've just posted a huge collaboration opportunity with EA http://www.society6.com/collab/10_Years_10_Artists_The_Sims What this means is, we're going to curate 10 artists who will each get to create an original work inspired by The Sims. If it's not cool enough that you'll get to commemorate the first 10 years of the best selling PC franchise in history (it's that big)...how about the fact that the awesome folks over at EA are going to widely promote your work for sale right here on Society6! Sounds like the making of a lot of eyeballs on your work and some dough in your pocket to me. Don't miss this one, it's going to be good.

Craig Atkinson's Café Royal publishes 'This Is A Zine' Gemma Correll

Justin Cooper (Justin) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:27:09 -0800

Another collaboration http://www.society6.com/collab/Cafe_Royal_Zine_Publishing gone good! This time, Craig Atkinson http://www.society6.com/studio/craigatkinson, who founded Café Royal in 2005, added the talented Gemma Correll http://www.society6.com/studio/gemmacorrell to his stacked list of published and distributed zines and books. As always, you can't have our copy, but you can pick-up your own beautiful piece of Gemma and Craig's work here http://www.caferoyal.org/index.php?/crp/this-is-a-zine---gemma-correll/