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Why You may not get to Learn to Draw Comics if You are in Prison

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Why You may not get to Learn to Draw Comics if You are in Prison

I've been a commercial illustrator for 25+ years and I recently finished a watercolor character sketch of two super heros for a small business. I thought I'd write about what it takes to become a comic book illustrator, and why you might never get the chance if you're trying to learn while in prison.

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I got my tattoo license!

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I got my tattoo license!

This week I passed the Bloodborne Pathogen Test. I took my certificate to the health department in New Port Richey and applied for my tattoo license.

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BACK TO SCHOOL: Art, Math, and Tessellations

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BACK TO SCHOOL: Art, Math, and Tessellations

Tessellations are an excellent example of math being used in art. A tessellation is a tiling of geometric shapes on a flat surface. M.C. Escher made mathematically-inspired woodcuts, using tessellations and the outcome was spectacular.

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Get Paid to be a Muse (How to Find Work as an Art Model)

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Get Paid to be a Muse (How to Find Work as an Art Model)

Anyone can find work as an art model! Artists want to practice drawing people of all shapes and sizes. There are three main avenues to pursue when looking for work as a fine art model: colleges and universities, open drawing sessions, and individual artists.

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Go Big or Go Home

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Go Big or Go Home

Go big or go home is a slogan that dares one to accomplish their dreams. Andy Warhol and Salvador Dali are two fine artists who were experts at publicity stunts and will be studied in marketing classes. Publicity stunts can be a cost effective method of gaining recognition especially when traditional marketing costs may be preventative.

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