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            <title>Illustration Awards 2010 - Getting closer!</title>
            <link>http://www.illustration.net</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Ok people things are hotting up here and this announcement goes out to all hard working illustrators both at Facebook and all active members here at Illustration.net. As you know we're going to be announcing the Illustration.net awards for best illustrator/artist of 2010 in 1st, 2nd and 3rd place including cash prizes for best illustration/art in 5 overall categories on the 31st of December 2010 - getting close!We're distributing $2,000.00 in total cash prizes this year to the winners which we're all very much looking forward to as this is a big step and a mile stone in the development of the site which was launched only 4 months ago with amazing feedback - happy happy days! We want only good things to accumulate from the Illustration Network and I'm sure that you "talented" people agree that promo is the key to net success! And so without further ado, if you wish to further enhance your popularity within the awards, your input is required. Bottom line, promote your illustrations and art just about EVERYWHERE you can think of. The more you promote your art on the WWW the more chance you have of winning the awards. We're looking for the best creatives and the best promoters because along with talent, enthusiasm is also a winning ticket and popularity prevails!If you haven't already done so, upload everything you have on Illustration.net in prep for the awards, this includes Digital Art, Original Art and Sculptures. The more hits your profile and art receives the more attraction and attention your art will receive for the awards.Peace out - looking forward!- HuwSee more on the Illustration Network 2010 awards here:http://www.illustration.net/awards/ ]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Nov 2010 22:36:39 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>For new and existing artists</title>
            <link>http://www.illustration.net</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A couple of points for new and existing artists to bare in mind.We've noticed that some artists are not uploading profile images "avatars", this is required to be included into the site listings and search system. Why you ask? By uploading your profile image this shows us "and others" that you are a dedicated artist with the intention of presenting your portfoilo and works here professionaly.Profile Image + Views + Exposure = More Freelance Work and More Sales!-A lot of freelance artists have been contacting us asking to simply view their websites "without creating a profile here at Illustration.net". And we've seen some outstanding work! Unfortunately, to be included for freelance work, a sample of your portfolio "digital or original" must be uploaded so that buyers can view your work first hand with inclusion into our job quotation system - signup and get those files uploaded people..-ThanksThe Illustration Team ]]></description>
            <author>admin</author>
            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Nov 2010 15:07:57 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Original Art Escrow Services</title>
            <link>http://www.illustration.net</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This week we've been busy updating a new Original Art purchasing and  sales system on illustration.net. The new system includes our Original  Art Escrow service which assures professional mediation throughout the  purchasing process for both buyer and seller.Here's the "high up"  on the new 3 stage Escrow service:1. Art is purchased and payment is held in Escrow.2. Art is delivered to the buyer by the artist.3. On confirmation by the buyer, payment is released to the seller.Buyer BenefitsPeace of Mind: The art is delivered to you before your  payment is released to the  artist.Security: Knowing that your payment is held by a  neutral  third party awaiting your instruction.Money Back  Guarantee: If the seller does not deliver or  after mediation the  sale falls through.Seller BenefitsPeace  of Mind: The funds will be verified and cleared prior  to  transferring your art to the buyer through our Escrow account.Security: Our Escrow services protects you against credit  card fraud,  insufficient funds or credit card charge backs.Guaranteed  Payment: Because the funds are held in Escrow,  payment is  guaranteed once the art has been received and confirmed by  the buyer.For  more information check out our new and streamlined Original Art Escrow  ServicesThanksThe Illustration Team ]]></description>
            <author>admin</author>
            <pubDate>Sat, 03 Jul 2010 18:51:58 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Illustration Network Awards 2010</title>
            <link>http://www.illustration.net</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Illustration Network are proud to present the Illustration  Network Awards "INA 2010". This year there are $2,000.00 in prizes to be  won including the INA trophy for the best Artist of 2010 with 2  runner up prizes.We're also hosting the best Art &amp; illustrations of  2010 within 5 categories which this year include: Pop Art, Graphic Design, Logo  Design, Fine Art and Book Illustration.&nbsp;Best Artist 2010 With 2 runner up  prizes.1st  place - $500.00 (inc. INA Trophy) 2nd place - $300.00 3rd  place - $200.00&nbsp;Best Art &amp; Illustrations 2010 With prizes in five  main categories.Pop Art - $200.00 Graphic Design - $200.00 Logo  Design - $200.00 Fine Art - $200.00 Book Illustration - $200.00&nbsp;To  participate in the awards simply register and present your work. The  deadline for all entries is December 31st 2010, all 8 awards will be  announced on January 5th 2011. For more information and to  register, visit: Illustration Network  Awards 2010ThanksThe Illustration Team ]]></description>
            <author>admin</author>
            <pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2010 18:47:13 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Site updates</title>
            <link>http://www.illustration.net</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A few updates to the site and a couple more ideas which are in motion  at the moment. Affiliate System: We're still busy  bolting on Michaels affiliate system at the moment, Michael has done an  amazing job on this and in such a short time too - kudos to Michael!  With a bit more integration the system should be fully operational in  the next week - for those who are interested in promotion and  affiliation, here's more on the Affiliate System. Virtual Wall:The idea is to upload "from a phone or  camera" an image of a wall or at least an area where people would locate  a piece of art in their homes or offices. Users must first select  Digital or Original Art from the site, click on the V "Virtual Wall"  which navigates to this  page, where background images can be uploaded. A great addition to  the site and a nice facility for private buyers and interior designers  to visualize artwork prior to purchasing.Flickr Integration: Also in the running at the moment is a Flickr module using the API to  post weekly updates of all new media/art uploaded to the site. The  automation of presenting everyones art on Flickr is a much required  function - watch this space! Twitter Integration: Fairly straight forward module to interface sitewide blogs and updates  on the Illustration  Twitter account.ThanksThe Illustration Team ]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 24 Apr 2010 12:11:29 +0100</pubDate>
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