(tweet By Jasmine Milton)

sam and bucky simultaneously being steve’s best AND worst wingmen (x)

I’ve received a lot of letters from artists asking to check out their artwork and their blog, and I’ve noticed that a lot of them openly write unhealthy amounts of negative comments about their artwork, it was super depressing, honestly.  :( Confidence plays a very very important role as an artist, it’s what helps us learn and grow without the constant feeling of doubt and jealousy!  You are a unique individual who must go down your own unique path, and as scary as it sounds, you can’t rely on others to hold your hand all the way through.  You are the only one who can get yourself to where you need to go, and beating up your artwork is not the way!  Trust yourself and your abilities to make a change, and you can do anything!! Love your art, love yourself!

“We can be of many nations, but earth is our land. We can be of many races, but we are just one clan.” –

By Fiona Hsieh. Calarts BFA4 Character Animation Music “Paparazzi” by Shugo Tokumaru

So I’ve been tag to this amazing idea. I thought you lot should join. This should be fun! karukara kendrawcandraw liamstolenboxers louwie otp-hedgefrog sirental nyodo mistahlevi akisdoodles cyrilliart @fayestardust Joining in on the fun! Here’s how it works: Draw a picture and hide it somewhere. Take a photo of either the art or the hiding spot or a combination of both. Post the image, the city you dropped it in, and a hint on any social media of your choice. Be sure to include the hastag- #artdropday. Then move on, hoping someone finds it. OR hang around and meet your friend. That’s it! Please share the word #artdropday I hope you all join in, it will be so much fun!

O.T.R.A.

Okay, so for any artists out there who can’t think of something to draw, I’ve found that the Bean exercise is a great way to warm up your arting muscles and really get into the groove. Now for those who don’t know the bean exercise is quite simple.  Step 1) draw two circles close to each other in any configuration. 

Step 2) Start adding humany bits. the great thing about the beans you just drew is that they become a spring board for any number of fun dynamic poses, best part being that you literally just come up with these poses as you draw, no prior thought needed for the most part! :D

Or if you’re like me and you just want to cheer yourself up, you can always use the beans to make fuzzy lil animals. >w<

30 Day Art Challenge: Draw all the things

My first challenge, Improvement Hell, was a way to inspire people to draw different things different ways, drawing outside their comfort zone, and most of all to draw every day. I had a few people ask for a follow up. Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you the sequel: Draw All The Things

Each day has three prompts. Some are specifics, others are vague, but all are geared to spark your imagination and inspiration. Take from them whatever you want. Design a character, an illustration, a collage. Singular or plural. Literal or symbolic.

Casual Mode: Pick and draw one prompt each day

Normal Mode: Combine and draw two prompts each day

Hard Mode: Combine and draw all three prompts each day

Tag your artwork #Draw All The Things for others to follow and be inspired!

Wild animal, Thief, Winter

Jewel, Water, Contrast

Garden, Teeth, Bright

Old book, Pangolin, Clutter

Deep, Earth, Curse

Greed, Glass, Temple

Three, Rain, Shadow

Wire, Bottle, Pale

Sunshine, Track, Abandon

Cliff, Tattoo, Journey

Bone, Laughing, Free

Corner, Scripture, Dusk

Stairs, Amber, Guard

Vast, Alien, Glow,

Jazz, Pen, Urban

Sand, Royal, Red

Child, Fur, Cookie

Tree, Crime, Lizard

Tech, Tank, Silver

Scales, Vibrant, Smile

Naga, Knowing, Tribe

Witch, Jacket, Pattern

Secret, Melanism, Wings

Rogue, Bat, Dysfunctional

Passage, Fox, Chime

Star, Bridge, Mask

Observer, Forest, Unique

Degrade, End, Iron

Vivarium, Gradient, Mix

Imagination, Pencil, Borderless

Good Luck!

(alternately, this can be a writing challenge too, if that is your preference!)

Adorable baby fakes crying when daddy tries to cut her fingernails. (x)