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HE magazine is a visually oriented, free periodical concentrating on the local, regional,

and national art scenes, as well as featuring articles, reviews and interviews on the
performing arts, books, films, music, and important
cultural issues of the day. THE magazine uses the
resources of its community, the artists and writers
living and working as its primary editorial contributors. THE magazine is the eyes, ears, and voice of the

In agreement with everything you

mention in your article to younger designers (March 2012); probably a much larger discussion than
one article with a string of comments can handle, but younger
designers need to ALSO manage
their expectations. Certain traditional design skills are still necessary but no longer sufficievnt for
certain areas of graphic design. If
they love illustration but want work
with a paycheck every 2 weeks,
theyre going to have to be tenacious in figuring out how to make
that happen. The number of those
available jobs is not in proportion
to the number of designers graduating each year. And while the web
is like good typography or music
in that you dont have to understand the language to appreciate
their beauty, at some point these
designers will probably be working
with the web/other designers and
they do need to have a decent understanding of a communication
medium that is increasingly becoming a part of peoples lives, in
order to design effectively.
David Ramosaa

TO THE EDITOR

THE Magazine has encouraged and supported my

work for over a decade;
for this I am grateful. I am
particularly honorved and
grateful that THE dedicated a page-long effort by
Alex Ross to critique my
work in the June issue.
Erin Curviture

TO THE EDITOR

Editorial

TO THE EDITOR

art community. THE magazine is convinced that in

business, as in life, we are known by the company
we keep. THE magazine has carefully selemtcted advertisers who will be comfortable and proud
to be in the company of the other advertisers
within our pages. The combination of THE magazines stunning design, intelligent writing, critical
reflections, and handsome advertisements makes
THE magazine the magazine to read.

I have been going through a crisis with the job market

and design and my friend sent me your last issue just
in time.

I dont think that print is better than web... though

I suppose we tend to think what we love and are doing is better than what others are doing... Im mostly a
self-taught designer. I fell in love with the tactile aspect
of design, the smell of ink on new paper. But Ive also
refreshed a website Ive designed 100s of times just to
see the difference one letter can make. What worries
me and frustrates me are employers posting jobs for
graphic designers and expecting you to know HTML,
CSS, and every acronym not reserved for the business
world.

Just because I know how to set type should not mean

I know how to update the front page of a website. And
that is what is happening. Since no one else is going
to do it, I think it is the designers job to educate the
client that print is print and web is web. You cant glob
every type of work done on a computer outside of word
documents together and expect graphic designers to
know what to do (or figure it out.) Unfortunately, the
job market and scarcity of work is allowing employers
to ask the moon of designers for not any more money.
I hope for a time when the public is more educated about this topic, or when the importance of print
regains an importance than is currently being given to
web. Meanwhile, its comforting to know theres still a
place for those of us who like to design on paper!
Stacy Cambria

Designer of the Week

eet Designer of the Week Caleb

Heisey, whose work in book
design, packaging design and
wedding invitation design showcases his love
for illustration, the art ofstorytellingand
oftentimes, monsters.

Caleb Heisey
How would you describe your work?

My work skews a little more whimsical and nostalgic. I also

tend to gravitate toward limited color palettesand bold shapes.

Where do you find inspiration?

I draw inspiration from my childhood antics. As a kid I made

up these fantastical worlds and creatures, drew them out on
paper, and then went outside in the backyard to play out their
stories. I use this same narrative approach in my design when
Im feeling stuck or lame (minus a cape and wizards staff.)

Who are some of your favorite

designers or artists?

I had a brief, yet awesome opportunity to work beside Chris

Sasaki, a character designer at Pixar. He can capture a moment
or personality so perfectly with just a few lines and shapes
pretty chill guy, too. My partner-in-crime, Lydia Nichols, has
been a huge influence on my career and evolution as an illustrator. She is a brilliant instructor and image maker.

Location: Philadelphia, Pa
Design school attended:
Tyler School of Art (MFA)

Do you have a favorite among all the

projects youve worked on?
I have the most fun drawing spooky monstersso my childrens book, The Witching Hour, is by far my favorite project.

Is there a project that stands out to

you as having been the biggest challenge of your career so far?

When I set a goal to design a badge for every state park in

Pennsylvania, I didnt appreciate what sort of challenge that
was going to be. It is still an ongoing process to complete all
120. Its a challenge, but a rewarding one.

What do you hope to accomplish in the

future?
I would love to dedicate full-time to creating my own self-initiated products and brand. Designing directly for consumers
seems so much more fulfilling than waiting around for someone to approach me with their vision.

Whats your best advice for designers

today?

Design students: vDiversify and try everything once. Professionals: Figure out what you love to do and dont look back.

NILE RODEO, OCTOBER 10-17

The Northern International
Livestock Exposition or
simply, the NILE, as regional
cowboys and cowgirls know
it, is dedicated to the promotion of livestock, agricultture
education and respect for the
western culture. This weeklong string of events held at
MetraPark offers sport and
spectacle from some of the
best rodeo champs in the
country. But thats not all
a trade show, youth events,
banquets and raffles are also
peppered throughout the
week, so be sure to visit thenile.org for all the dates and
details. Yehaw!

OCTOBER

October 8 January 3
Persistent Memories
YAM
Artmuseum.org

October 10 17
Nile rodeo
MetraPark
Thenile.org

October 12
Comedian David Huntberger
Pub Station
1111presents.com

October 14
Open Mic Night
Yellowstone Cellars & Winery
Yellowstoneceavllars.com

NOVEMBER
November 10 17
Cody Rodeo
Cody Wyoming
ridecody.org

November 12
Comedian David Huntberger
Pub Station
1111presents.com

November 14
Open Mic Night
Yellowstone Cellars & Winery
Yellowstonecellars.com

November 15
Landscape and the Art-Science
Connection Talk and
Presentation
YAM
Artmuseum.org

Born of Osiris
Pub Station
1111presents.com

Calendar

October 15
Landscape and the Art-Science
Connection
Talk and Presentation
YAM
Artmuseum.org
Mnozil Brass
ABT
Albertabairtheater.org

October 15 31
The Addams Family
Billings Studio Theater
Billingsstudiotheater.com

October 15-16
Paint N Sip
The Carol & Carol event
YAM
Artmuseum.org

October 15 & 21
Projectile Comedy
Daisy Dukes
Projectilecomedy.com

October 16
Hoof it with a Historian
Graveside Stories
Western Heritage Center
Ywhavc.org
A Post on the Prairie
NOVA
Novabillings.org

Utah Ballet Company Fantasia

ABT
Albertabairtheater.org

November 15 31
Death of a Salesman
Billings Studio Theater
Billingsstudiotheater.com

November 15-16
Paint N Sip
Rebecca Weed
The Polar Plant
thepolarplant.org

November 16
Billings Studio Singers
The Granery
thegranery.com

November 17
Hoof it with a Historian
Thanksgiving Stories
Western Heritage Center
Ywhc.org

Pet Portrait Session

Crooked Line Studio
Enroll.crookedlinestudio.com

October 17
Spooky Twilight Tours
Featuring the Benders
Moss Mansion
Mossmansion.com
Live Jazz Saturday
Wild Ginger
Wildgingerbillings.com

October 18
First Annual Fair Trade Market
Billings Depot
Downtownbillings.com
Burn Halic
Pub Station
1111presents.com

October 19
Halloween Makeup Tips & Tricks
Better to Gather
Bettertogather.com

October 21
Jelly Roll
Pub Station
1111presents.com
Peter Fletcher, classic guitarist
Billings public Library
ci.billings.mt.us

October 22
Autumn Floral Arranging
Better to Gather
Bettertogather.com

The LACS
Pub Station
1111presents.com

October 22
Navigating the Challenge of
Guardianships
Presented by Big Sky Senior
Services
Big Horn Resort
Elderabuseprevention.org

October 23
Hoof it with a Historian
Secrets and Scandals
Western Heritage Center
Ywhc.org
Masquerade Party
YAM
Artmuseum.org

October 23 24
Spooky Twilight Tours
Featuring The Benders
Moss Mansion
Mossmansion.com

October 24
Silver Run Ski Team Ski Swap
Shrine Auditorium
Silverrunski.com
Behind the Scenes with Sym
phony Fantastic Billings
Symphony
ABT
Billingssymphony.org
Billings Zombie Walk
Downtown Billings
Facebook.com/events/
billingszombiewalk

Baby Portrait Session

Crooked Line Studio
Enroll.crookedlinestudio.com

Max Midenger, harpist

Billings Public Library
ci.billings.mt.us

Live Jazz Saturday

Wild Ginger
Wildgingerbillings.com

Nine Inch Heels

Pub Station
1111presents.com

November 18
2nd Annual Fair Trade Market
Billings Depot
Downtownbillings.com
The Band
Pub Station
1111presents.com

November 19
Thanksgiving Decorating Tips
Better to Gather
Bettertogather.com

November 22
Autumn Floral Arranging
Better to Gather
Bettertogather.com

November 22
Retirement Planning
Presented by Big Sky Senior
Services
Western Bank
Elderabuseprevention.org

November 24
Thanksgiving Dinner
Montana Mission
Montana Avenue

November 26
The Nutcracker
Billings Symphony
ABT
Billingssymphony.org

Matters of interest from the

worlds of style, culture
and sports
Nomos on time to help Holological
master makes a watch that looks
good and does good, too

News

German watchmaker Nomos has announced a new range of timepieces

that will directly help those affected
by war and famine around the world.
For every watch sold by Nomos in the
special Doctors Without Borders range,
100 Euros, GB Pounds, or US Dollars will
be donated to the charity of the same
name something that is especially needed within the current situation
in Syria.
Nomos said, These special editions
do not cost more than usual, since
Nomos Glashutte and our retailers are
covering this sum, not the customers.
The company has so far produced
8,000 watches in previous years for
the charity. Each timepiece has been
sufficiently different enough to tempt
new and old customers. Talking to THE,
it said:
These limited edition watches have
a few special features such as the small
inscription Doctors Without Borders on
the dial, as well as a special engraving
on the back referring to the humanitarian organization. In addition, these
special models have black oxidized
hands instead of the usual tempered
blue ones. The aim is to raise over one
million dollars.
You can find out more at nomos.
glashuet.com

Exit Through the Gift Shop

One of the most brilliant satires of our
time.
Eschewing money and personal
fame for the chance to make their
mark, this documentary chronicles the
work of urban street artists through
the lens of an eccentric shopkeeper
turned amateur filmmaker. He attempts
to capture some of the worlds most
famous vandals on camera, but instead,
enigmatic British stencil artist known
only as Banksy turns the cameras
back on him.
It is a poignant, often hilarious,
account of what happens when fame,
money and vandalism collide. Described
as provocative, and genius, you
dont need to appreciate the nuance of
street art to enjoy this film. But dont be
surprised to uncover a new-found admiration for those creative and brave
enough to wield a can of spray paint.

Columnist fired after writing article critical of

Ducks Unlimited donor
Ruby River is the subject of an ongoing land battle
between Montana and Jim Kennedy.
Unlimited has cut ties with a longtivme field editor and columnist for the conservation groups magazine after he wrote
an article critical of a former board members legal fight over
public access on his land in Montana.
Don Thomas, a Lewistown writer said Wednesday the Ducks
Unlimited magazine editor who fired him on Monday told him
the article published last month in the magazine Outside Bozeman upset its subject, media mogul Jim Kennedy, the chairman
of Cox Enterprises.
Kennedy is a former board member and a contributor to
Ducks Unlimited. He owns a Montana ranch and is involved in
a lawsuit over public access to the Ruby River where it crosses
his property, and Thomas article accused Kennedy of believing
that Montana laws do not apply to rich people.
Ducks Unlimited editorial director Matt Young sent Thomas

The Death of a Dancer

Carol Doda who bounced into Americas first topless bar more than 50
years ago has died in San Francisco
During its heyday in the early 1970s,
North Beach street in San Francisco
buzzed with more than two dozen clubs
where carnival-like barkers beckoned
passers-by to watch barev-breasted
dancers. Carol Doda became a legend
at the Condor Club when she first went
topless there in 1964. Doda, known for
her augmented bust, rode onto stage
atop a piano on an elevator platform,
debuting her act the same day President
Lyndon B. Johnson drew half-a-million
people in a visit to San Francisco. It
wasnt long before the big news in town
was The Girl on the Piano. The club
even had an illuminated sign carrying
her likeness.
Doda left the club in 1985 and later
owned a lingerie store, performed in
a rock band, did modeling and comedy,
and sang and danced at another
club. She later had an acting role
in Head, a 1968 film featuring the
Monkees, and was profiled in Tom
Wolfes book The Pump House Gang.
When the (beatniks) were handing
the torch to the hippies, a girl named
Carol Doda changed the world from a
pole at the corner of Columbus Avenue
and Broadway, her friend Lee Housekeeper said.
Longtime friend Dick Winn told the San
Francisco Chronicle that Doda was a
wonderfully caring person and a good
listener always willing to give advice.
She was much more than just
dancing, Winn said.

a follow-up letter on Tuesday that said the decision was made

because the article made personal attacks against a member
of the DU family.
We simply cannot condone this type of vitriol directed by
one of our contributing editors toward a dedicated DU volunteer, who is among the nations most ardent and active waterfowl conservationists, Youngs letter said.
Thomas said he believes Kennedy ordered Ducks Unlimited
to fire him. He had no business going to the Ducks Unlimited
board and saying, Im angry at this guy, fire him, Thomas said.
Reporters have to have the freedom to operate without the
threat of retribution hanging over us, he added.
Ducks Unlimited spokesman Matt Coffey released a statement that said Thomas has the right to express his opinions as
he sees fit, and Ducks Unlimited has the right to choose who
contributes to its publications. We felt that the article demonstrated a lack of fairness in vilifying a member of the DU family
without allowing that person the opportunity to provide his perspective, the statement said.
You can find out more at billings.gazette.com