Ransom

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Originally posted by Got Stripers
...do you do your art on one of those digital sketch pads?...

No, that was done free-hand GS...I'm still in the process of "researching" a good digi-pad...but I don't want it to be a "mail-order" thing....I wan't some 1st hand experience. I still haven't found a retailer who stocks them so that I could try one before purchasing it...and I definately don't want to play the "buy/return" game. If anyone knows of where I could 'test' one of these digi-sketch-pads, please let me know. . . it would be much appreciated!!

..but more importantly!!

My son likes to draw and I had considered getting him one.

Encourage your son as much as possible, it will increase his imagination & creativity ten-fold. Challenge him with projects to keep him interested. If he's old enough, be honest with your criticism. We know when something sux, we just need people to tell us (in their eyes) - how & why it does. Show him his weak points to polish off his talent. I ALWAYS ENCOURAGE CRITICISM ON MY WORK. I showed Goose my 'donation' drawing in order to get some feedback. I don't know if he thought I was looking for a pat on the back or not, I wasn't!! I was looking for NEGATIVE FEEDBACK!! I want to know how to make things better.

I'd like to thank you all for your comments. They are very much appreciated