What's Artician?
Artician is Creative Network for everyone!
Artician is a powerful social tool that allows people from around the world to share their enthusiasm for creative expression be it Art, Photography, Web Design, Blogging, Discussion, Music, or Video - We're ganna' show off your work to the world.
We promote talent
We always provide recognition to the broad range of user talent within Artician. We also feature and sponsor users to help them gain recognition for their work, and return them the exposure they deserve for their creative output.
Getting Started is easy
Creating a profile, blog, or portfolio is conveniently fast and easy - submit your work, share stuff with your friends, and expand your creative network. Instantly build communities around yourself with friends and people who have similar interests, meanwhile we'll keep you updated with all the action so you can focus on staying connected to the people that matter to you. What are you waiting for? Join Artician, Free!
We bring the good stuff to you, so staying connected is easy...
Your Networks
There are handfuls of people who have the same interests, and tastes as you, let Artician build you a network of people to interact with, or join networks on your own! Easily get updated on new artwork, blogs and other content being shared within your networks. Bring friends and people together by creating your own networks related to the things that you care about. It's really easy!
Network Feeds
Never miss a beat! With Artician's Network Activity Feeds, you can see what going on within each one of your networks. Get updated on your networks, Friends, Topics, Submissions, Favorites, Comments, Blogs, Watches, Profile Updates, Customizations, Skins, and more!
Geo Locate
Browse through your networks in simple geographical overlay using Google Maps. See how wide-spread your networks are, and easily locate friends and people who live near you. Privacy settings come in handy - you can choose exactly who can see your location information, or use a general location like a city and state.
Watch-Net
Never loose track of the users who are publishing your favorite content on Artician. Watcher Network is a default network that allows you to maintain a watch-list of users that you want to keep up with. Stay updated on recent content, and see who has added you to their watch-list.
When it comes to User Control, it doesn't get much easier...
Submit Work
Upload new work to your portfolio.Manage Portfolio
Manage and Organize all aspects of your currently submitted work.Manage Blog
Maintain, Save, and Publish your Blog Entries.Comments
Manage your comments, from your submissions, userpage, and blog.Messages
Communicate with any user on Artician through private messaging.
User Profile
Maintain profile information, as well as global signatures.Settings
Manage your account, privacy, preferences, and settings.User Images
Manage your Identity Images: Icon, Avatar User Represeting Style ImageGeo Location
Use Google Maps™ to allow others to find you in their creative networks.Statistics
View account and user related Statistics.
Publishing & Maintaining Content....It's a breeze...
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Submit your Work
Want to share you stuff on Artician? Easily submit your work into, just start by selecting your media.
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Easy Uploads
Uploading work is simple, even watch the progress of your uploads. Optionally include project files or any other attachments to your work for others to see and download
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Crop your Preview
Sometimes automated previews and thumbnails just won't do. You can upload a preview image, or even crop it live right from the submission process!
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Portfolio Manager
Managing a portfolio has never been easier. Choose from different sorting options, and displays to find your work quickly and efficiently.
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Edit Simultaneously
Open multiple submissions for editing at the same time. Simply switch back and forth between them for easy cross-referencing.
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Easy Categorization
Categorizing your submissions is important, that's why we make the process as effortless as possible. Enjoy good organization without a sweat.
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Publish Blog Entries
Publish a blog posts in a snap, categorize em' and tag em'. An easy to use editor makes publishing richer content even better.
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Flawless Blog Management
Managing and editing older blog entries is simple. Sort your previous posts in a live view and edit multiple blog entries at the same time!
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Import other Blogs!
Already have a blog? No problem! Easily import all your posts from and external blog using a simple RSS feed. When you join Artician, you can bring your content with you!
Complete Customization, at your fingertips...
Artician Skins
Artician Skins are pre-made customized CSS designs that are usable with all Artician userpages. Easily choose from various skins, styles and colors, and add a splash of flavor to your content!
CSS Customization
Gain full style and customization control for all your userpages. Want to use your own CSS styles? Create, Edit, and Save, skins for your Blog, Portfolio, and Userpage. Bring your content together with something fresh!
Content and Modules
Artician userpages are crammed with good content, but who says that's what everyone wants? Well, that's why we give you full control over the content that shows up on all your userpages. Create a custom page setup for your portfolio, blog, and profile, and choose what content you want to include in each. Easily re-order, and place content modules the way you see fit, so you can create YOUR perfect online presence.
Some HTML anyone?
Along with Skins, CSS, and Modules, we even provide the ability to place your own HTML in your userpage. Create new columns, sections, and layouts to work along with your content and CSS styles.
Userpage Options
Alright, so you have complete control of your layout and styles, how about some options for your content? No problem! Your userpages and content modules come along with a list of preferences and settings that allow you to get things just the way you like it. Want to show 8 thumbnails of your recent work, how about 18? It's up to you!
Browse like never before...
Feel and enjoy the ease of browsing and collecting your content on Artician....
- The Browse Dashboard allows you to organize and categorize the content you would like to see as soon as you are ready to start browsing. Collect all your favorite content, and sort them with customizable groups. Add different Medias, Categories, Styles, Tags, and even people to your Browse Dashboard.
- We hope you like a swift and easy-going browsing experience because that is what exactly what your ganna' get. Easily navigate through various medias, categories and styles with the Browse Widget, or use a powerful search to find any criteria. Not sure what to browse for? Tags will always introduce you to something new...
- There are handfuls of people who have the same interests, and tastes as you, let Artician build you a network of people to interact with, or join networks on your own! Easily get updated on new artwork, blogs and other content being shared within your networks.
We hope your a blabber mouth...
On Artician, theres discussion flying left and right. Be a part, join in, and start your own discussion and topics. Who doesn't love a blabber mouth?
