Month: February 2012
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B.C. Falls Behind In Arts and Culture
A budget frozen in B.C. for the next 3 years in arts and culture makes no sense … since everything that we consume, purchase, market, sell and buy has had either an artist, designer, photographer, musician, singer, videographer, writer, actor or other creative professional involved … in order to create it, market or sell it.…
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If There Isn’t Credit : Don’t Spread It
“If there isn’t credit, don’t spread it.” — Brenda Johima You wouldn’t think twice about walking into a retail store and stealing whatever you want and then saying that you created it? (unless you are a criminal or want to be one) You wouldn’t think of walking into an art gallery and taking a piece…
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I Spoke at WordCamp Victoria 2012
Whew! Now that was a LOT of FUN! (The speaking engagement, I mean. This blog post took some time to compile after the fact, but as they say, better late than never) On Saturday, January 14th, 2012, I spoke at WordCamp Victoria 2012 in Victoria B.C., with my friend Janis LaCouvee. Our topic? Disclosures, Attribution,…
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Do The Right Thing : Say NO To Spreading Work Without Credit
Here’s one more TIP on intellectual copyright. I’m an advocate for the arts, and 100% believe that artists, creatives and photographers must receive credit (and pay) for their work. What can YOU do online to help protect the careers of artists, creatives and photographers? It’s plain good karma. The right thing to do is to…
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Intellectual Copyright is a HOT Topic Right Now and it Should Be
Intellectual copyright is a HOT topic right now and it should be. The very livelihood of artists and content creators is at risk. If you jumped into Pinterest (as I did) or onto any social network which may not be crediting the original source (artist/photographer) I’m asking you to login and delete any images that…
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Twitter TIP : It’s Your Job To Reach Out To Others
Twitter #TIP : Before you unfollow someone because they have not followed you back, send them an @ reply, say HI and strike up a conversation. 90% of the time they follow back. (Twitter can be frustrating and confusing for those starting out and new to Twitter, or even for “old-timers” who expect a follow-back)…
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It’s All About LOVE
It’s All About LOVE … Today and Every Day of the Year. Love. Spread it. Share it. Give it away. — brenda johima Images Copyright 2012 Brenda Johima Images Copyright 2012 Brenda Johima Images Copyright 2012 Brenda Johima Images Copyright 2012 Brenda Johima
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Everything Is Animated
Everything is animated if you look, see, feel. Photo Copyright 2012 Brenda Johima
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Ever Feel Like Life Gives You Brick Walls?
It seems like I’ve experienced a lot of brick walls in life lately, and healing comes from creating art, so I went on a search for brick walls, and this one I found was fantastic, with vines included at no extra cost. Image Copyright 2012 Brenda Johima