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Dog Art Today Redesign — Any Thoughts?

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Moira McLaughlin

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I’ve been thinking about a redesign for a while.  Here is my  Pinterest board.  My vision is a contemporary art museum — a place that takes dog art seriously.  I’m curious what you think.  What you like about how Dog Art Today is now, what could be better (really — I want to know), who you are, what would be helpful to you as an artist, dog lover, art collector?  

Please take this survey and let me know your thoughts.  It’s short, 10 questions. 

If you take it you will be eligible to win a set of greeting cards with my Darby: June collage on it.  To enter first complete the survey,  then leave your name in the comments section below.

If you don’t feel like taking a survey, but have been meaning to tell me something about my blog, email me privately.

Contest and survey will close on Monday, January 15, 2012 at noon PST.

Thank you — Moira

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37 responses to “Dog Art Today Redesign — Any Thoughts?”

  1. Sherry Avatar
    Sherry

    Took the survey. Best wishes

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  2. margot Berghaus Avatar
    margot Berghaus

    I did the survey. Have a good time, margot

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  3. Barbara Grossman Avatar
    Barbara Grossman

    Carry on…you have a good spirit and it is nice to share it with you.

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  4. Audrey Hight Avatar
    Audrey Hight

    I never tire of art with dogs…keep on posting!

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  5. nancy@gooddogart.com Avatar
    nancy@gooddogart.com

    I can’t read most of the layout of the new design idea, so it’s hard to comment on it but I like the idea of it being more changeable like a facebook timeline- and that older posts will show up on the new post but in a subservient position. Sometimes I miss a post and it would be handy to have it still available without searching for it on it’s own page. And sometimes the posts relate, so having it right there is convenient and relevant.

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  6. Peter Avatar
    Peter

    Please continue your great work- love opening our inboxes for a fix of art and dogs

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  7. Robb Avatar
    Robb

    Change everything,change nothing..I love this place!

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  8. karlas@setacorporation.com Avatar
    karlas@setacorporation.com

    I really love looking at all the different styles of dog art and stories about dogs! Love them all! My four rescue dogs always sit in my art room while I’m painting. Each one tries to find the best spot to sit next to me! They are a treat, can’t imagine not having dogs!!! You have a wonderful site – love everything about it!

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  9. Moira McLaughlin Avatar
    Moira McLaughlin

    Thank you, Margot!
    : )
    Moira

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  10. Moira Avatar
    Moira

    Thanks Nancy. I totally agree. I like sites that have lots of visual ques about what might interest you. I think we are moving away from reading when it comes to the Internet. I am going to try to make Dog Art Today a more visual place without being too cluttered. Thanks for your input.

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  11. Moira Avatar
    Moira

    Karla – your studio sounds like a dream — with so many warm bodies, “personalities,” and I’m sure frequent antics. I really don’t know how someone could be an artist without being a dog artist — meaning even if they don’t make their dogs the subject of their work, a dog gives you such a sense of grounding — so you can focus, and a feeling of energy — so you can get things done. Someone said to me that they felt completely untethered from the world when they lost their dog. It was exactly how I feel, like I can’t get my footing. I think we as artists instinctively know that dogs are essential to the creative process. They give us permission to be still as they nap for hours and then force us to step away and take a walk — and really that’s where the creative breakthroughs happen — on those walks.

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  12. Moira Avatar
    Moira

    Excellent directive — gives me permission and support. So appreciative of both. Thanks, Robb!

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  13. Anna Dibble Avatar
    Anna Dibble

    Great site, Moira. Keep up the good work. As I mentioned in the survey, hope you’ll check out Gwarlingo. Some good ideas there. Your blog is similar to hers in ways – and I do think artists like to read longer pieces when the pieces are targeted at their working process, marketing, etc. Am sure it’s a balance for you to figure out how to make your different audiences happy. Thanks!

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  14. Moira Avatar
    Moira

    oops I meant visual cues — “visual ques” would be very annoying ; )

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  15. Moira Avatar
    Moira

    Thank you, Audrey!
    : )

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  16. Moira Avatar
    Moira

    Thank you, Sherry!
    : )

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  17. Moira Avatar
    Moira

    Thank you, Barbara!
    : )

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  18. Moira Avatar
    Moira

    Cheers, Peter!
    🙂

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  19. Susan Avatar
    Susan

    Good survey, good luck on your update, I look forward to seeing it.
    Susan

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  20. Moira McLaughlin Avatar
    Moira McLaughlin

    Thank you, Susan. Survey Monkey kept trying to show me how to write non-biased questions. I know my methodology was not industry standard, but I wanted to find out what I wanted to find out. It will be interesting to see the final results. I will share the general directions and feedback I get.
    Moira

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  21. Sandy Avatar
    Sandy

    Love that your Art inspirations raise the level of dog lovers to new heights….Please continue the teaching….Sandy

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  22. Moira Avatar
    Moira

    Wow!!! I just visited Gwarlingo for the first time. I am blown away (and flattered by the comparison). It is so inspiring on many levels. I love her photos of artists spaces. I am hearing from the survey, that people like the “Studio Spotlight” section on Dog Art Today, so I am going to feature that more prominently here, too. Also, I just listened to Gwarlingo’s author on NPR and she beautifully expresses the idea that artists want community. And that art is a gift not a commodity. I am going to share her blog here (did you see the photos of George Bernard Shaw — the one with his dog — http://www.gwarlingo.com/2011/george-bernard-shaw-exposed/, I will be sure to give you a “hat tip” for telling me about it. Thank you, Anna. Keep any ideas or other inspirations coming.

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  23. Moira McLaughlin Avatar
    Moira McLaughlin

    Thank you for letting me know, Sandy.

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  24. Melissa Langer Avatar
    Melissa Langer

    great questions on the survey moira!
    i love dog art today and adding stuff and changing things around are not only fun for the readers but fun for you too!
    that is what is important ~ having fun!
    xoxoxo

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  25. Miriam Hughes Avatar
    Miriam Hughes

    I have always like the design and as I said in the survey any changes done with your eye of design will continue to enhance the newsletter.

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  26. Moira McLaughlin Avatar
    Moira McLaughlin

    Thanks, Miriam!
    Moira McLaughlin

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  27. Evelyn Morris Hecht Avatar
    Evelyn Morris Hecht

    I agree re the ease of searching for older posts!

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  28. Evelyn Morris Hecht Avatar
    Evelyn Morris Hecht

    Love seeing your blog and I don’t read many these days! You could leave it similar or make changes as re the older post search ease.
    Will review your layout again later, but it’s a bit hard to read so small…..also, I’m more knowledgeable re websites than re blogs, but I always will give you my point of view as an art director and reader :>)
    Good luck !

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  29. Moira McLaughlin Avatar
    Moira McLaughlin

    Thanks, Evelyn. And thanks for the photos you sent too : )
    Moira

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  30. Jill Flynn Avatar
    Jill Flynn

    Took the survey Moira. Looking forward to the new design and look. Hope you are well …

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  31. Jessie Landau Avatar
    Jessie Landau

    Just finished the survey. Thank you for sharing your insights and experiences as an artist, dog owner and art enthusiast.

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  32. Moira McLaughlin Avatar
    Moira McLaughlin

    Thanks for taking the survey, Melissa. Your blog and business have been an inspiration from the start. And your wisdom about dog love and acceptance have been showing me the way this year. xo, M

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  33. Moira Avatar
    Moira

    Thanks, Jessie. I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. Always welcome as I move forward with the new design. Best regards, Moira

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  34. cowboy_scinto@yahoo.com Avatar
    cowboy_scinto@yahoo.com

    Hi Moira –
    I took the survey. Good luck with it! I spoke to Renee last night. Was great to talk to her. She plans on calling you soon.
    xo Lori

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  35. Moira McLaughlin Avatar
    Moira McLaughlin

    Love it. Miss you guys. Thanks for your input. Keep it coming.
    Moira McLaughlin
    Dog Art Today
    https://dogarttoday.com
    http://www.facebook.com/dogarttoday

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  36. Angie Avatar
    Angie

    Just completed the survey Moira. Keep up the Great work. Love your site!

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  37. Moira McLaughlin Avatar
    Moira McLaughlin

    Thank you Angie. It have been so fun to connect with other dog artists like you.
    Best, M

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