RICE CANDY MAGAZINE (updated)

I was going to post about this later in the coming weeks. But now seems as good a time as any.

First I would like to thank all of you for taking your time to visit my blog/site. I encourage you to keep in touch as there will be new things coming soon for ricecandy, like contests and a magazine (a printed publication) in the works along with other projects. I will try to have as many readers as I can involved in these projects, because Ricecandy is all about interaction with the creative community. Some of you may have already received an email about this. But now that all of this is mentioned, I will be looking for contributors for the magazine in the following categories:

Writers, Photographers, Illustrators, Proof Readers, etc, etc. And basically any one who has a good idea to contribute. I am also looking for someone with presentation skills that can (with a pleasant clear voice, guy or girl) do a voice over for another project (all you would have to do is read an already composed article or description).

And last but not least I need a good cover for the first issue. I want the first issue to have a delightful image that will be coherent to the style you can already see here at Ricecandy.net. Therefore I am looking for a cover artist, or photographer (and if you are neither but still have a good idea? you can submit your idea as well). One of the main articles and possibly cover title you will see in the cover will be ABOUT "colors". I am working on the article already but not a definitely title (this is just reference for the one interested in designing the cover) NOTE: click on the picture to obtain a larger image of the blank cover for you to work your idea.

I will update this post later to break down each category and what I am looking for in better detail.

Now...I could do the cover and the articles myself and possibly most of the magazine, but that's not what this is about. Ricecandy.net is about trying to get creative, POSITIVE minds involved; especially those who want their work to see the light of day (in a full color printed magazine). There are so many bloggers who like to write, so many of you who love to photograph or illustrate and a lot of you with great creative ideas.

With all of the above being said. If you would like to see your work in this magazine e-mail me with your idea or work sample you would like to contribute to the magazine. All of the contributors will get their work and name printed along with contact information to their blog, site or portfolio they would like readers to be redirected to.

PLEASE leave a comment about this project (everyone's opinion is recommended) and later email me if you want to elaborate. I will be checking back here to read everyone's feedback to this post. I appreciate everyone's attention.

UPDATE

I still need areas covered in the magazine . The submissions that are still needed is as follows:

-More photography submissions (the individual photography showcase section will be about 10 pages). Please send submission in high resolution 305dpi 7x7 " .

-More Illustrations submissions (this will also be a 10 page section) please send images in high resolution 305 dpi 7x7"( preferably TIF or EPS or PSD). And just to be clear that includes: drawings, typography and graphic illustrations.

-More writers! I need more articles to be included!

-Creative Writing. I will be accepting creative writing submissions now also.

-General Design/Original Product- Fashion Garment, Product Design , Home Decor , Industrial Design, or any unique item that is your original design please submit it. Also if you have written and published a book that is- art/design/fashion/photography related submit that as well (I will have a small section to review products).

-Misc- If you have a creative idea that you think can be part of the magazine please submit it.

REMINDER: Please try to send all your images in high resolution (7x7" 305 dpi). Also do not send anything that describes negativity. I will not accept any image or work that includes SKULLS, BULLETS, GUNS, NUDITY and DRUGS or any symbolic image that is offensive and negative.

Rice Candy magazine will be mainly generated by the creative community but in a positive way. This will give an opportunity for those who have never, or want their work showcased in a magazine. This will also be a good addition to your portfolio. The deadline is DECEMBER 27th while there's space available.

SUBMIT NOW!


UPDATE 2011:

It's been almost 2 years... this never came to fruition... I will work on this again soon. If you have any serious ideas, comments or suggestions ...feel free to contact me. I just came back to start posting again on this blog. This update is as of: July 2011.