What is Your Favorite Brand?

Monday, November 28, 2011
By Jamie Wayne
What is Your Favorite Brand?

A question I was asked during my visit at the Marc Usa agency in Chicago this Friday, I had voted Apple and Coca-Cola during a conference discussion with the Purdue University Marketing Association and the members of Marc Usa. To little surprise, mostly everyone in the conference room had written down Apple. Rest in peace  read more » 

Get In My Belly

November 7, 2011
By Joseph Gonzalez
Get In My Belly

The start of November brings many things to mind. My birthday month (most importantly) and also that of Thanksgiving. This won’t be a cheesy post about how thankful I am for what I have, so continue to read on. Instead I’d like to turn to our attention to our read more » 

“Pursuit of Visual Complexity”

October 24, 2011
By Kevin Bruinsma
“Pursuit of Visual Complexity”

Join Justin Vining for his third solo exhibit displaying a selection of recent work that contain a wide variety of subject matter, mediums and styles.     About Justin: My story begins in the fall of 2007, I had just left an incredible job as an elementary art teacher read more » 

The Art of War: call for entries

September 7, 2011
By Dawn Diamantopoulos

The Art of War – “Upon the Altar of Freedom” Call for Art Studio 659 in historic Whiting IN (20 minutes from Chicago) wants War art from any period of war throughout U.S. history.   We are looking for art, particularly paintings,  that depicts  the horrors of war, the zeal read more » 

Arts and Drafts

September 7, 2011
By Melissa Washburn
Arts and Drafts

Back in August, 2009 I took a long weekend to visit my cousin and partner-in-crime Patita in Austin, TX. While there, I had the opportunity to attend the weekly meeting of Arts & Drafts, a ragtag group of artists, designers, crafters, geeks, and raconteurs who meet up at local watering hole read more » 

Call for Art: Day of the Dead

August 24, 2011
By Dawn Diamantopoulos

Studio 659 in Whiting wants Day of the Dead art!  We are looking for art that glorifies this traditional Mexican holiday.  Whether it’s decorated sugar skulls, skeletons at work or a memorial altar…we want it.  The show opens on September 30 and runs through October 29.  Artists are invited read more » 

Grand Theft Logo

August 16, 2011
By Judith Mayer
Grand Theft Logo

A custom logo for $79! Too good to be true? Heck no. You can get a logo designed by nationally known logo designers like Jeff Fisher or Von Glitschka for this low, low price. Well, OK not exactly. Parts of your logo can be made by them. The rest read more » 

Four11 Mentors: Let’s Do This!

August 15, 2011
By Teresa
Four11 Mentors: Let’s Do This!

Remember when you were a student or young professional just starting out in the design industry? Did you have someone you could go to or depend on for good, solid advice? Someone who could of helped you craft that excellent portfolio and resume, who could of fostered your skills read more » 

One Night Only Gallery Pops Up Again in Highland

August 15, 2011
By Judith Mayer
One Night Only Gallery Pops Up Again in Highland

COME CHECK OUT THE ART. COME CHECK OUT THE SPACE. The first pop up gallery was such a success that Highland Main Street Commission has decided to pop another one! They were just waiting for the right commercial space for lease. The show features 2 new artists from Highland… read more »