Inspiration: Gurney Journey

A new link has been added to the links list on the right. I'd recommend all artists take a look at his posts.

Description:"This daily weblog by James Gurney is for illustrators, comic artists, plein-air painters, sketchers, animators, art students, and writers. You'll find practical studio tips, insights into the making of the Dinotopia books, and first-hand reports from art schools and museums. Plus, for you lateral thinkers and pop-culture trekkers, a few bizarre rabbit trails."

Inspiration for the Theme (The Body)

I know some people might need a little muse to get those brain gears turning for the theme on the blog: The Body. And so, I found a website that tackled the same theme as we are now. The examples may help to inspire you. Enjoy.

Poetry examples of "The Body":

Preview: All my pinky ever hits is "Shift"
And I think it's getting tired of that
What with soreness, stiffness, and a rift
'Twixt it and the missing wedding band.

And remember, the body can be as literal or abstract as you like, and can even focus on a particular element of the body.

A link or two for our artists:

Body & Soul

Ear

Online classes and Inspiration

Hope everyone is enjoying their summer vacation so far. :D

I have found this really great site, a group of independent designers and illustrators that have gathered together to create "Imaginism Studios". There are links on their page to helpful resources, such as online classes like digital painting, character design, story boarding and so on. Their artwork is also very imaginative and inspiring (in my opinion). And if you live in Toronto, there's a subway sketching group that meet up to draw people while riding the trains!

Please drop by and take a look. This link will also be placed on the right side of the page with the other links. Enjoy.

Imaginism Studios