KDE-Artists.og and KDE-Look.org (was [kde-artists] default artwork for 3.5)

[Janet Theobroma]

On Thursday 01 September 2005 08:37 am, you wrote:
...
> I think of the artists site as a forum for discussing and collaborating
> on new ideas for artwork which will hopefully attract new members and
> serve as a starting point for them to work on KDE. I see KDE-look as a
> platform for "end-stage" graphics. So, when you are done discussing
> ideas, etc. on the kde-artists site you can post your "final" works on
> kde-look.org.  Unfortunately there is little connection between the two
> sites until now. I suggest improving this.

Yes we agree! This idea will work well with many types of artwork especially 
mock-ups. Although many pieces of artwork are directly requested by 
developers and when they are completed to their satisfaction they just add 
them to their application.
 
We have always worked with KDE-look to the furthest extent available. We have 
placed banners at no charge all throughout KDE-artists.org that read: "The 
place to publish your KDE artwork. KDE-look.org". We are in the process of 
placing links to KDE-look on every page and giving the add banner a more 
permanent location. We have provided a means for artists to link to their 
KDE-look profile within the profile on KDE-artists.org site. We have always 
encouraged artists to submit their work to KDE-look as this is the best way 
in which to get it showcased. It allows for a much broader user base to 
provide comments. It is also a way for artists to seek out critical 
viewpoints on the art that they produce. 

We would love for KDE-look to work closer with KDE-artists.org. This will be 
very encouraging for all of those that have wanted something like this since 
the beginning of Kollaboration. We have a couple of ideas how we could 
accomplish this very simply and easily. I will contact the KDE-look editors 
mailing list with our ideas. It is great to know that we are able to work 
together in this way. We also look forward to receiving input from others on 
how the two sites can work better together. 
 
theobroma