Art Blog - ArtId

You may have noticed that there isn't any advertising on ArtId. Since it's beginnings in 2000, ArtId has never accepted advertising. We felt very strongly that the site should keep a clean look and not get cluttered with ads. Your membership fees have been our only source of revenue.

In 2009 ArtId has made the commitment to be environmentally responsible and post information that will help our members make green decisions about their work and their surroundings. Part of that commitment is to seek out and partner with a limited number of environmentally responsible art supply companies. These advertisers will be contributing to the content of the site with news and information about new products and working towards keeping art, artists and the earth safe from harmful substances. You will soon see some new link connections on the log in page. Earth Safe Finishes and Rex Art. Please go to their websites to see their product lines and support them when buying art supplies.

I will be writing more in depth about each of these companies in the coming weeks. We will be keeping the advertisers and number of pages limited to comply with our original idea of clean, uninterrupted spaces. If you know of any companies that are producing green supplies, storage systems or studio furnishings please let us know. Help keep ArtId free of harmful dancing bears and bouncing smiley faces.

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