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Natasha Wescoat

Socially vibrant geekette. Prolific artist. Cerebral provocateur. Impetuous wanderlust obsessed with innovation & the chimerical. In perpetual beta.

Posts

  • March 12, 11:44 AM

    Favorite Artist: Jeremiah Ketner of Small and Round

    Jeremiah’s whimsical landscapes, I would say are more magical than mine. His characters and ladies are evolving. His work is becoming more detailed and vivid than ever and I’m falling in love with them. If you can ever see these in person, it’s a must.  They are amazing in person. His latest show (which is online) [...]
  • March 12, 12:28 AM

    What’s happening on Art Candy?

    I’ve been considering and planning this for quite some time. I’ve always wanted to incorporate more posts that inspire and feature other creatives doing things on the web. I’m hoping to start my little webshow the best way I can. Despite the fact that I don’t have any proper professional equipment for recording videos or [...]
  • March 10, 08:30 PM

    Surviving Analog in a Digital World

    As many of you artists who are adopting a web based initiative will find, you will become exhausted by the constant hustle and flow of social media work. The obsession for information and constant communication can be overwhelming. If you are easily swayed by new things or tend to get lost in chat, you have [...]
  • March 10, 12:35 PM

    Limited Edtion illustrations in shop

    I’ve been working on new illustration for the shop I will be concentrating on for now. I’m excited about this new work and will soon be introducing lots of other fun and strange drawings, limited editions and originals. Here are the latest I posted today! Coco - Original Painting: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=42416603 Annabelle – Original Painting: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=42418301 Babette – Limited [...]
  • March 09, 03:30 PM

    New Originals available now

    “Colette” $100 Etsy “Margaux” $100 Etsy
Natasha's Art Candy: Blog

Profile

Natasha Wescoat

Social Media Creative/Artist/Designer
Internet | Greater Los Angeles Area, US

Summary

For over 5 years, I've cultivated a brand that has expanded worldwide while building my knowledge as a communicator and thought leader to creative brands and the digital landscape. As a social advocate and creative advisor, I help build, execute and manage social campaigns that create strong relationships between the brand and their communities. I write for blogs like Mashable.com and EBSQart.com on how creatives are intersecting with technology to create new brand experiences.
Specialties: MAC & PC, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, HTML, Web 2.0, Social Media profiling, Community management/ building, SEO, Podcasting, eCommerce, buzz generation, blogging, research, data collection, llustration, branding, identity design, custom art projects, speaking, writing

Experience

  • Jul 2009 - Present

    Co-founder / Create Live

    Create Live is your chance to get to know some of the creatives in your area. A cool location, great people, creative energy and lots of awesome!
  • Feb 2009 - Present

    Guest Writer / Mashable

    Writing articles regarding creatives and the web.
  • Jan 2008 - Present

    Contributing Writer / EBSQ

    Writing educational guides and topics on creative businesses to utilize social media to build their communties and scale their business.
  • Dec 2007 - Present

    Owner/Writer / NatashasArtCandy.com

    Sharing personal reflections on creative business, promotion of other creative content and sharing buzz on popular subjects in tech, art, and online entertainment.
  • Jan 2004 - Present

    Illustrator/Artist / Natasha Wescoat, Inc.

    Providing original work in mixed media paintings, commissioned work and illustration.
  • Jan 2004 - Present

    Artist / Natasha Wescoat, INC

    I create original artwork for private and corporate collections, show my work in galleries and license my intellectual property for merchandise.

Education

  • Delta College

    Graphic/New Media Design, Sociology, Psychology, Fine Art
    Activities: Honors Society

Additional information

Websites:
Company: NatashaWescoat.com, My Blog: Natashas Art Candy, Digital Resume
Interests:
technology, fine art, art marketing, pop art, social media, new media, digital media, videocasting, illustration, merchandising, travel, blogging, writing, viral marketing, brand development, pop culture
Assoc.:
EBSQ Self Representing Artists Mashable SM4SC
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