linkage

in the last two weeks i've come across/been referred to a handful of art blogs.
i was going to post the links up in the corner (check it) but wanted to give a little exposition about them.

about a week ago i came across this blog which lead me to my latest obsession... drawergeeks.com. they choose a new theme every couple of weeks and whoever wants to, submits drawings, and it kind of reminds me of some of the art classes i took in college except the themes are much much cooler. i was never required to draw my interpretation of indiana jones. ever. i was asked to draw an egg. an apple. a blender. a guy in a speedo...

i also came across a couple of photo blogs like this and this. photography is one of my nontalents. i had to take a photo class when i first started the art program at the y, and i hated it. the teacher was mean, the students were harsh, but mostly i have no grasp for photography. when i have to take pictures at work, i would rather hurriedly take a picture and fix it in photoshop than deal with lighting and settings and the inevitable frustration when the pictures don't turn out. so it impresses me to see people who know what they're doing. and i can't remember if it was one of the above sites or a different one where the person made a goal to post a new photo everyday so they'd constantly be practicing and perfecting. i think that's amazing.

but not as amazing as this blog. i've linked to this guy's first entry. he decided about 5 years ago that he wanted to learn how to draw so he made a goal to draw and post something every day. here is his latest post.

anyways, after reading all of these i come away inspired.
to do what?
... i don't know.

enjoy the links.
and please share some of your own if you have any.