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A local gallery in Walthamstow, East London, has an exhibition of art from local artists. This is called Gifted, and features work from both established and new artists (there is even a piece from a 4 year old!). I am very proud to say that my recent coloured pencil piece, "Curiosity", was selected for exhibition and can currently be seen at The Mill, Coppermill Lane, Walthamstow, E17 http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CCEQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthemill-coppermill.org%2F2012%2F08%2F30%2Fgifted-the-mills-art-trail-exhibition%2F&ei=IP9FUPmSBMnE0QXu74DYDQ&usg=AFQjCNGpkK3efXRxxGJTOD1Q1OtVEd_OOw&sig2=6Otn...

In a desperate attempt to draw regularly and actually learn I have started the year with WetCanvas' weekly Scavenger Hunts. Link to the WetCanvas Forum These little challenges require you to sketch objects/people/animals/scenes from life that you have found relating to the prompts given. The only thing is you can't use a photo reference. You have to do it from life.In general the prompts are quite banal and simple but it forces you to draw things you wouldn't usually draw, either because you think it's too difficult or they're just not your usual subject matter.I am finding it very difficult to get more than 2 quick sketches done a week,...

So, I made all those promises to myself at the start of the year and have I fulfilled any of them? NOPE...The more and more wonderful art I see on DA and elsewhere, the more despondant I get with my own work. I will never be as good as those artists I admire, and yet I know I won't improve unless I practice practice practice. The never ending vicious circle...SO - I will make new promises to myself for the second half of this year, and seeing that I have finished all my exams now I HAVE NO EXCUSES!I WILL finish the three pieces I've been working on.I WILL make more plushies and try to sell them.I WILL continue learning how to crochet and k...