6 posts tagged “vox”

In October of 2006, I took advantage of a Vox beta account, and was thrilled that draw.vox.com was still available. I started making drawings on post-it notes, and uploaded my first batch on the 25th. I made the drawings specifically for my Vox blog. I felt the simple format was perfect for sharing online, especially since they would end up being viewed on a screen at pretty much actual size.

Shortly after posting my drawings, Vox came out of beta, and officially launched. One of my drawings was used in the Team Vox launch blog post, and a link to my drawings was on Vox's home page.  200 Voxers added me to their neighborhood over the weekend. I was thrilled. Vox has been good to me ever since.

There's a pretty nice sense of community here, one you don't get at most other social networks. It's built in a way that gets you up and blogging pretty easily, receiving comments early on, and growing an audience quickly. I'm so grateful for all the friends I've made over the past 2 years. Vox has played a huge role in all the good things that have come my way: a partnership with Moo.com, exhibition and publishing opportunities, art sales, interviews, and amusing conversations.

But it's time for me to move. I needed to overhaul my main site, marcjohns.com, and a blog format seemed like the best fit. And now that it's up and running, it just doesn't make sense for me to post drawings to both blogs. I'm not going to close this account. And I'll probably put the odd drawing here now and then, but my energy will go to my main site now. I've been posting to it over the last few weeks, and I like my new home. I'm using Typepad, which is great. I'm a graphic and web designer by trade, so I could have set up something more custom-ish and self-hosted, but I want to focus on drawing, not fiddling with plug-ins and combing through endless help forums, so I went with a solution that does its job, so I can focus on mine: drawing. Technology shouldn't absorb you. It should give you a hand.

Stop by the new site and don't be shy, say hi in the comments. And, if you subscribe to the RSS feed of this blog, please head over to marcjohns.com and subscribe to the new one. I've already got some new drawings up there. And I have a big announcement to make soon, which I'll share over on my main blog. Stay tuned for that :)

Thank you Vox, for everything.

Post-it note art: Vox

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Sixapart

I was in San Francisco earlier this week for a conference, and was luckier than a hobo in a gin factory to get invited to stop by the offices of Six Apart (creators of this here terrific Vox service). It was like visiting the set of your favorite TV show.

Artisthenewreligion

I met Krissy in person, whom I've gotten to know over time through Vox, and from working on a banner for her blog at artisthenewreligion.com (I never get tired of drawing cassette tapes). I also got to meet Tiff, and have a few beers at a pub down the street with Krissy, Steve and Kimmie.

Vox played a big role in kickstarting the snowballing exposure my art has received online. So it was particularly nice to get to meet face-to-face the super people behind it.

+ Read Krissy's blog postings about the visit, and the post-it note drawings I made for her on the plane.

The job search is going well. Lots of good stuff out there so far. Life is good. So many good friends and co-workers helping out, sending me job postings, offering references. And the support from my Vox people has been nothing short of AMAZING. You folks are awesome awesome awesome! I can't thank you enough. What I can do is share more drawings. Here's one I just finished 15 minutes ago:  


We are sushi rolls. (click to view on Flickr)

6x6 inches, ink and watercolour on paper.

Anyway, I wish I had exciting news to report, but I don't. I will keep you posted! 

Friends, comments, education, amusement:  what's been the best thing to happen to you on Vox so far?

I think I could sum it up with one word: Encouragement. The people I've met on Vox have been wonderful and supportive and encouraging. A good example is when I started making the post-it note drawings, I received so many messages and comments asking me to make more and more. I know this is sounding very warm and fuzzy, but for me, Vox has become a very supportive environment where I can experiment, create, and share with all kinds of people. It's helped me take chances and put my odd little creations out there (for better or worse!) for the whole world to see. I'm definitley feelin' the Vox Love. 

Vox-love

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Post-it note art: Vox

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On today's Team Vox post, one of my drawings was used! Mon Dieu, this is absolutely grand. As a result, I've been getting lots of visitors, and lots of very nice comments. Thanks so much!

Happy Launch Day, Vox!

I made this drawing on a Post-it note specifically for this Vox Hunt.

Vox is an enjoyable place to be. It really is, particularly since it is quite pleasing to look at, especially in comparison to those other social networking sites that can be quite hideous.

Post-it note art: Vox

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