Laurelines --- one of the "8 Must-Read Art Blogs for 2008"
I woke up to this mention of Laurelines on the great website Empty Easel! [at the request of Dan, the author of the website, I'm just including the headline from the original article and a few snippets from it. Please click on Empty Easel above for the full piece!]
8 Must-read Art Blogs for 2008 - a Few of
the Best Art Blogs Online
Internet junkie that I am, I tend to read a lot of art blogs. I’ve found many good art blogs and some great art blogs—but for this particular list, I wanted to pick the cream of the crop: the very best art blogs online.
My criteria? I chose blogs that are focused on art, illustration, or design that consistently feature helpful and well-written articles, are frequently updated, and have the staying power to last all the way through 2008. [cont'd in original article]
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Making a Mark - Katherine Tyrrell’s art blog continues to be one of the best online sources I’ve found for pastel, pencil, and pen and ink information, as well as the occasional review of UK art shows and historical artists. [cont'd]
Lines and Colors - I’m pretty sure there’s more art information on Lines and Colors than any one person could ever read... [cont'd]
William Wray - William Wray is a southern California comic book artist turned painter whose plein air paintings and sketches (and occasional stories behind the artwork) are always fascinating. [cont'd]
Up all Night Again - This elegantly designed blog is authored by Kirsty Hall, an artist and art curator from the UK. [cont'd ]
Laurelines - Laurelines is the epitome of a great sketchblog—constantly updated with lots of pen and ink, pencil, and watercolor sketches from everyday life. There are also several themed projects like 101 Faces and travel sketches, and I’m sure there are plenty more coming in 2008.
For all eight names, check out Empty Easel. Thanks to Dan for the very welcomed vote of confidence!
Now back to work!
YAHOO, LAURA!!! WELL, WELL DESERVED!
Posted by: lin | January 02, 2008 at 11:58 AM
Way to go Laura!
Posted by: Kim | January 02, 2008 at 12:21 PM
Congratulations! Your New Year is definitely off to a great start!
Posted by: genxster | January 02, 2008 at 01:07 PM
A perfect choice!! Congrats!!!!
Posted by: teric | January 02, 2008 at 01:19 PM
Confetti, Ms. Laurelines! And another Happy New Year...
Posted by: marlyat2 | January 02, 2008 at 01:58 PM
And why not? A must-read for this art blogger, for sure! Congratulations, Laura!!
Posted by: Diahn Ott | January 02, 2008 at 02:15 PM
Kudos to you! What a nice surprise that must've been! I'm happy for you!
Posted by: sue | January 02, 2008 at 02:45 PM
Oh yes, you are FOR SURE in the top 8! And it looks like your in good company there, too. ;-)
Congratulations on a well deserved pat on the back!!!
Posted by: Linda M | January 02, 2008 at 06:34 PM
Really -- I know the difference between the words "your" and "you're". Duh.
;-D I was just blinded by all that confetti that someone up there threw ...
Posted by: Linda M | January 02, 2008 at 06:35 PM
Congrats and well deserved!!
Posted by: lindsay | January 02, 2008 at 07:19 PM
Congrats! I would also vote on you.
Posted by: Pedro | January 02, 2008 at 07:43 PM
Wow, I'm very flattered to have made the cut, thank you.
Posted by: Kirsty Hall | January 02, 2008 at 09:20 PM
love the attitude! 'back to work', that's what gets you there! Have a great year!
Posted by: Ming | January 03, 2008 at 01:21 AM
How exciting, Laura! I absolutely agree with him - I know you're my main inspiration!
Posted by: Casey | January 03, 2008 at 02:55 AM
Isn't it great? :D I do like this sort of nice surprise.
I'm going to do a big thank you to Dan at Empty Easel and Martha and everybody else in my post on Sunday
Posted by: Katherine | January 03, 2008 at 04:39 AM
Happy Birthday and all the best personally and artwise.
Greetings from France
Meinhild (http://meinhild.wordpress.com
Posted by: Meinhild (inselfan54) | January 03, 2008 at 09:24 AM
Happy Birthday, Laura! Hope you are enjoying the day.
BTW: I added your link (finally) too, to my blog snowflakes & blackvampires. (http://kerstinsklein.blogspot.com/)
Posted by: ksklein | January 03, 2008 at 09:24 AM
Hooray for the much-deserved recognition, dear Louise! And happy, happy birthday! Hope you enjoy a wonderful celebration and that this marks the beginning of a fantastic year for you! xoxox
Posted by: Paris Parfait | January 03, 2008 at 03:49 PM
Hooray, and yes the recognition is well deserved. Your blog is a constant inspiration. Wishing you a wonderful 2008.
Posted by: Agnes | January 03, 2008 at 04:31 PM
Wow that's great! Congratulations.
Posted by: Trish | January 03, 2008 at 04:45 PM
Congratulations! It is a well-deserved honor as your sketches and paintings are always so lively and appealing. I second the recommendation!
Posted by: starrgirl | January 03, 2008 at 06:02 PM
congrats sissy!!! You deserve it.
Posted by: Amanda | January 03, 2008 at 07:46 PM
It sounds like you had a special birthday in 2008! Happy belated birthday and congratulations on wonderful achievements...all well deserved! May this just be a hint of what's to come in this year.
Ronell
Posted by: Africantapestry | January 04, 2008 at 02:48 AM
Belated birthday wishes, Laura and congratulations for being on this list. Well deserved indeed!
Posted by: Robyn | January 04, 2008 at 11:20 AM
Laura,
I may be the last person in EDM to congratulate you for your wonderful award! Can't believe it has taken me several days to get here. I am continually inspired by your travel plans and productivity! Thanks for being a wonderful role model for this totally untrained artist....
Posted by: Shirley | January 05, 2008 at 07:49 AM