It has been awhile since this question was posed and we did get a lot of new members so this is the thread where you can introduce your talent and maybe we can coax a few of the regulars to post some current or unseen work.
My current gallery is here:
painted-wolfs-den on deviantART
Unfortunately, I haven't been able to up-date in a while because we are in the middle of moving and I haven't had any time to work on new stuff. Plus *gasp and surprize* parenthood a lot more time consuming than sitting down and doodling for hours will allow.
Please explain how long you have been drawing, painting or doodling.
I've been drawing as long as I could hold a crayon.
I also do beadwork and photography.
Where did you get your talent from? Was it a family member or was it inspired from someone else?
Lot's of practice and going to art school for four years. Though I wouldn't have gotten anywhere without help and encouragement from friends and family.
What medium do you work with best and which do you enjoy working with more?
I work best with pen and ink, but I've dabbled in just about everything. I'm currently trying to expand into digital painting to add some color to my work without having to worry about my son "helping".
Could you be an artist for a living or do you just like to keep it as a hobby?
I tend to think of it as a hobby with cash benefits.... but I'm trying to be more professional about it.
I have sold artwork to publishers and sold beadwork here and there to keep me stocked with supplies.
The beadwork and photography have actually helped me a lot, they are much easier to pick up and put down in between bouts of chasing my toddler. They keep me "sane" and still feeling artsy.
As an artist what other mediums or types of art wouldnt you mind exploring? What are your artistic regrets?
I'd love to try sculpture.
I regret not being able to spend more time keeping my talents as sharp as I'd like (and improving) and being able to produce more genuinely finished work.
How much have computers affected your art? Are they an asset or unnecessary?
totally an asset... I use them to clean up my images for publication as well as being able to find useful reference material.
Im thinking there will be a lot of views to this thread and I really didnt want to start a separate thread so I am also adding this selfish desperate plea (non-artists can respond).
Where can I find the best knee high white socks with a durable elasticity that would last for a long time before having to replace them?
Sorry I can't help there.
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My daughter and her husband
