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We did finish uploading the last of the images from our first shoot, which included a lovely new model. With everything said and done for photoshoot #1, our collection of hands & feet photos is 699 photos strong, and our faces collection contains 443 photos. Yowzers. For photoshoot #2, we're aiming to increase our hands/feet/faces diversity by adding elders and children to the mix. I'll... Continue reading →

Wow, what a busy day! I'm so excited to bring you the photos from this second round of shooting. We're going to rest for a few days and then get to work sorting and touching up the new set. Here's a sneak preview!! ... Continue reading →

This week we added the facial stylings of this handsome chap: As well as some great hand poses from him Amongst all the models that volunteered at that shoot, he definitely wins the award for reddest pants. So far, the hands & feet and face tools have hundreds and hundreds of photos in them. I'm loving the variety I see in my practice sessions -- it's hard for me to believe that we still... Continue reading →

A huge batch of new photos for this week! Took a little longer than usual to get them all in. This round included 217 photos between hands, feet and faces. Roughly half were of a new model, who we had not as yet managed to upload any images of. Hurrah for more diversity of models! ... Continue reading →

Computer issues delayed our being able to upload the rest of the hands/feet/faces images from our first photo shoot, but never fear! We gathered up another 100 animal images for you instead. Can't wait to see what you draw with them!... Continue reading →

If you've been using the tools for awhile, you might be getting tired of drawing the same 300 odd animals -- I know I was personally pining for a new batch of critters to practice with! Today, we buckled down and got 100 new animal photos uploaded and categorized. Special thanks to Sanne for her diligence in sorting through all of these. This pace of updating wouldn't be possible without her assistance. Here's... Continue reading →

Hurrah! The Hands & Feet and Expressions tools are finally live, along with bug fixing patches across all the tools. Thank you so much for your patience and support along this crazy process. I hope we've made you proud, and will continue to make you prouder. Features of this update include: 429 photos of hands & feet 314 photos of faces Fixed stop button moving up when pause button is... Continue reading →

I spent a few hours with the photographer again this morning, laying plans for our next shoot and sorting the photos from the last shoot. I thought I'd give you a little preview of a few of the shots that were taken! All of the selected photos are about to undergo some light post-processing to contrast, cropping and whatever else it is that photographers do to make photos really clear and amazing.... Continue reading →

Hi gang! Just wanted to keep you posted; yesterday I spent all day in a photography studio helping get a series of hands and feet shots. We had models moving in and out all day, shooting nearly continuously, with only about a twenty minute break for lunch.   I am still exhausted from the experience, but also incredibly excited. We're sorting the photos now and getting them ready to load into... Continue reading →

It's that time of year where people commit to losing weight and taking their vitamins. Admirable goals, to be sure -- but don't forget to commit to your art as well this year! What practice goals are you setting for yourself? Remember, the best goals are specific, measurable, achievable and realistic. Let's break that down: Specific Practice that has a clearly defined goal helps your brain to notice... Continue reading →