Beauty is at the core of all humanity. Beauty and truth is what realists strive for and is a part of our daily practice and lives. Beauty is under attack in our modern world. Join me in the fight against the intentional uglification of art & culture and bring back the standard of beauty in art and in our world. The goals of this group project are: - To beautify our communities with works of art - To elevate our minds and spirits with beautiful thoughts, actions and words - To shine a light on and counter all the ugliness in your world that brings down the human spirit At the end of this month, the best works will be selected for an online group exhibition and featured on my website and YouTube channel. 🖼️🎥 📌 All info, posts, comments, resources, and questions go in this thread. 👇 👉Subjects: 1. Beautiful, thoughtful and tasteful artwork of all subject matter 2. Thoughtful posts and articles on beauty, taste and aesthetics 3. Redesign something ugly, such as buildings in your town, movie posters, album covers Mediums: Drawing, painting, or sculpture 🔹 How to Join To participate, you must: 1. Make at least one post AND... 2. Leave at least one helpful comment 🔹 What to Post ✅ #1. Image Post = Your original artwork + a thoughtful comment Types of artwork that are welcome: - Sketchbook drawing or quick sketch - Finished, ambitious drawings or paintings - Color sketches or thumbnails - Master copies (sketch or finished) - WIPs (works in progress) - Composition studies Thoughtful comments that ask a question, share a learning, invite feedback or spark conversation are encouraged. ✅ #2. Value Post = Share something useful or insightful Examples: - Link to reference photos or books - Review or recommend photo books, collections, or art tools - Tips, tutorials, or process breakdowns - Share your personal breakthroughs, struggles, or lessons - Highlight a master artist or works in the lineage that inspire you - Share art supplies or studio hacks that help your process

Hi all, sorry I've been so quiet. I've been ill for a few days, about 60% now. Tomorrow I will update the Community Project. October will be "The War on Beauty". Thank you for the beautiful artwork and energy again this month. Thank you to our moderators for holding down the fort. I have some exciting new plans for this month, such as regular livestreams. Let's continue the fight the restore beauty in our world. We are needed now more than ever.Thank you.✍️🙏

Something different to figure drawing. Battling with fatigue and burn out so tried something different. Ref photo from pexels. Winsor newton markers pencil and fine tip pen