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Get a Life, then Get a Hobby

Right now we all could use some low cost outlets to keep our mind off the economy and on something productive.
Find links and products to a variety of "how to" sites.
Explore artwork for inspiration and choose a creative outlet.
It's cheap to start and a great outlet for kids and adults alike.

It's not that hard to learn something new ... 

I learned to draw at a very young age and am grateful that my parents took the time to teach me to be creative. A lot of people say, "oh, I couldn't do that" or "I wish I was creative." I really beleive anyone can learn to be creative in some way. Some people like to draw or paint, others like to create crafts.
Any creative outlet is a good way to de-stress, manage emotions, and build self-esteem. Kids and adults need outlets to be healthy individuals.
Anyone can learn, and there are plenty of inexpensive tools available to help you.
You burn more calories woodworking, sculpting or drawing than sitting on your tush watching t.v.
If you rather enjoy sitting on your tush, digital artwork is a great option for you!

The Evolution of a Portrait 

This is a short video of a pastel portrait I created. It can give you an idea of how a portrait is built.

The Evolution of a Portrait

A pastel portrait start to finish.

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Pastiche wrote...

I had my hobby and it helped with life; now it is my life ... nicely done. Looking forward to what new ideas and topics you add to this lens.

ReplyPosted December 03, 2008