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Janani Nathan is a Chicago-based multimedia artist, CPS art teacher, and tattoo artist. Her art is colorful, organic, and full of vivid dream-scenes and fantastical imagery. Janani’s experiences span a wide swath of the art world, from being a practicing artist, going to art school, becoming a high school...
May 05, 2021
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Our latest Artist Process Video features graphic designer and letterpress printer Ben Blount, and we couldn’t be more excited to share his work and process with you. In a printmaking world saturated with digital and mass-printed pieces, Ben’s work is an exciting reminder that printing can be small-batch, tactile,...
May 03, 2021
9 Practical Tips from a Professional Artist: How To Make It As An Illustrator with Vidhya Nagarajan
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Whether you’re starting out on the road to becoming a professional illustrator, or further into your career but in need of a pep talk, these 9 practical tips from illustrator Vidhya Nagarajan will do the trick! Check out her full Artist Process Video here, and stay tuned for more...
Apr 26, 2021
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Although prehistoric humans developed in different ways and on different timelines throughout the world, they share a common moment. That moment is the first piece of art created by a community of these ancient people. It’s usually something that occurs when people start living in larger groups, and is...
Apr 19, 2021
How adidas Originals Uses Art For Retail To Provide A Unique Shopping Experience, Perfect For 2021
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Perhaps we’re a bit biased, but we think that the Chicago adidas Originals store exemplifies what the retail experience should be like in 2021. It’s an authentic, fun, artful, and value-forward shopping experience that communicates the mission and spirit of the brand. It’s definitely worth the in-person trip, which...
Apr 12, 2021
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If you own or manage a residential multi-unit building, you’ve got a lot on your plate. Between building maintenance and upkeep, the financial side of things, and finding new tenants, a residential building can be a full time job. That’s why a rotating art service, like IPaintMyMind’s Art Rentals,...
Apr 05, 2021
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Choosing art for your office, retail or hospitality space, or commercial or residential real estate can be a daunting task. Beyond simple personal taste and an eye for color, choosing front-facing or public art requires a lot of logistics and know-how. It’s everything from how different pieces will work...
Mar 29, 2021
11 Rock Solid Statistics That Prove How Vital Art Education Is For Kids Academic & Social Achievement
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Although funding for arts education has been decreasing en masse in public and private schools across the country for decades, numerous scientific studies have shown time and time again that art education is a transformative force in schools. Meaningful access to art education has a deep impact on almost...
Mar 22, 2021
IPaintMyMind Artist Process Video Series: Vidhya Nagarajan – The Life of A Professional Illustrator in New York City
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Vidhya Nagarajan is the newest star of our Artist Process Video Series, and she’s been busy! Vidhya is a working illustrator, creating digital, hybrid, and manual works of art for high-profile clients including Google, Apple, the New York Times, and more. Her bright, bold, and exciting images are full...
Mar 15, 2021
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Whether you’re a seasoned critic or simply an art lover, knowing the difference between prints and originals is a critical step in art appreciation and collection. While the difference may be obvious to some, the nuance of prints versus originals can change how people interact with art on a...
Mar 10, 2021
