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WHERE IS YOUR SKETCH BOOK!?!

Posted by Aaron Blakeley on Apr 16 2008 | art, fine art, graphic design, illustration, photography, sketch, tutorials

I hold mine high and say RIGHT HERE! I think that keeping your thoughts together is a great way to garner not only creativity but ideas worth a darn. I was fortunate to have had a teacher that forced us to use a sketch book what I did not realize is that he was creating not only a life long habit but a addiction. I love the fact that just about any client I have can look through my sketch books and see the humble beginnings of the project I worked on for them (though I do not let them do this.)Also it is kind of a legacy I am leaving to my children if they want to know dad or grandpaw or at least something about him just read his sketch books. I am even fortunate enough to have sketch books I filled when I was 10-11 with comics about Germs and Noses.ever.jpg Continue Reading »

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Tutorial resources and a painting for sale

Posted by Aaron Blakeley on Apr 06 2008 | art, fine art, merchandise, new work, tutorials

I have a hummingbird painting ready for purchase. It is a painterly piece made to bring a traditional and modern touch to a room. With the flat green canvas and the old style humming bird this can be a center piece for any modern room. The piece is 24×30 and is $350 plus $15 shipping. Contact me at aaron@lampstandcreative.com

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Also I have come across a wonderful collection of Photoshop tutorials so happy graphicking

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