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[lobsterbox]

My brain is a silly old thing. Or rather, the connect and disconnect between my brain and my hands. I've posted pictures of my paintings here already, so you know the sorts of things I make. It's all kind of cute if a little weird. I must confess that I came to this style of painting a little bit reluctantly, since what I make doesn't completely

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[chicanestar]

I was thinking about this post, naturally, and have a few suggestions about ways to increase your ability to match your inner visions to your outer end products. (I love the eyes on the many-legged girl, by the way

[lobsterbox]

I remember you posting some of those Odilon Redon pictures and yes, I loved the spider one! Those are some good tips for exercises and take me back to my days in art class. I like the idea of seeing things in terms of light and dark.
I've done the copying thing before and I in fact have a rather nice copy of Kathe Kollwitz's Death and the Mother that I'm quite proud of.
I like the stuff that I do and I think some of it has a nice weird element to it that keeps it from being too soppy, but it's good to have some other exercises to try, if only for a bit of fun while I'm sitting at Starbucks, where I've captured a few good sketch subjects.
Also, I've been checking online for nearby art meetups and the like for just the reason you suggested. Nothing's struck my fancy yet, but I may just have to go and jump into one.
As always, thanks for the lengthy and considered reply!

[ephemeraltoast]

i can haz alison nao??!!!!

[lobsterbox]

I'm flying down to SRQ this weekend, but when I come back let's visiting! Do you want to come over to our place for the night? We have a totally sweet fold-out couch and you can have your own room and bathroom.