Well I’m older now. A bit less naive and idealistic. Not a lot richer. That and other dreams have been shelved or forgotten. However this week Lori McNee’s post about the twitter art exhibit reminded of this particular dream of my youth.
The Twitter Art Exhibit

“…utilizes social media and public engagement to generate income for charities and nonprofit organizations.”

This years charity is Art Division of Los Angeles, a nonprofit organization dedicated to training and supporting underserved youth. See where I’m going with this? Artists from around the world submit postcard-sized, handmade original artwork which is then sold, income going to Art Division.

So in honor of my youthful ideals I’ve decided to participate in this years exhibit.  My biggest obstacle will be procrastination. Drop by my Google hangout tonight (All invited: Thursday Nov. 1 2012 @9:00 est ) when I’ll be working on my submission and looking for a diversion.

For further information visit the #twitterartexhibit.

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To try out my new toy I dashed off a few quick figure sketches of my artist’s mannequin.

Still not quite used to the digital art medium. More practice required.

Using the Soft Conte tool

Reclining Figure

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The Critique Handbook: The Art Student’s Sourcebook and Survival Guide

My wife had expressed an interest in critique and how to critique her own work. I’m not sure if this is what she was looking for, but it was the closest I could find. I’m going to have to take a look at it when she is done. I don’t have a very good personal history with critique, so I’m curious as to what they have to say.

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The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life

This one is recommended all over the internet, so I thought I’d order it and give it a read.

If anyone has any other recommended books please feel free to comment.

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