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!
Congrats, indeed! You have inspired me immensely this past year: thank you for your wonderful blog!
Posted by: martha | January 07, 2008 at 05:38 PM
Thanks so much for all the pats on the back!
Posted by: Laura | January 05, 2008 at 04:41 PM
Well deserved...and thanks for sharing the info, William Wray kicks a** and I would never have found him otherwise.
Wishing you More Fun and Pigment joy!
Posted by: Lori Witzel | January 05, 2008 at 01:47 PM
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
Belated birthday wishes, Laura and congratulations for being on this list. Well deserved indeed!
Posted by: Robyn | January 04, 2008 at 11:20 AM
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