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"Artists are amazing people. They can focus their energy into the tip of a pencil or pen or brush and create works of art that flow from their mind. Their eyes are fixed on a 2D surface or paper or board and with a few motions of their fingers and wrists, they can create anything they think of. It is like magic, raw talent.

"I was at the dealer's room at the convention and there were rows and rows of tables, each with one or two artists to them. Each artist was focused on their drawings and creations while others viewed their works and on-sale material. I watched the artist more than their art. It was like a martial arts class; each artist stilling still and meditating through their hands and minds. There was like an invisible window between them and us as they drew. "Look but dont touch" kind of feeling. Some artists were multi-tasking, talking to others as they continue to draw. Some didn't even need to look at their paper as they spoke to another. Artists are magicians and we get a close look at the magic and skills that flow from their body to their work."

I did this before and after I visited the Dealer's Ally and Dungeon at the convention. I met many well-known artists there and watched them draw and create works of art. Envy came over me here and there, but I was also learning as well from various artists, even those who are beginners themselves. Every artist is different and can perform different magic tricks. But that should not stop you from using those tricks with our own to create something unique.

- Ookami Kemono

Artistic Magic © 2008 Alex Cockburn

Description
"Artists are amazing people. They can focus their energy into the tip of a pencil or pen or brush and create works of art that flow from their mind. Their eyes are fixed on a 2D surface or paper or board and with a few motions of their fingers and wrists, they can create anything they think of. It is like magic, raw talent.

"I was at the dealer's room at the convention and there were rows and rows of tables, each with one or two artists to them. Each artist was focused on their drawings and creations while others viewed their works and on-sale material. I watched the artist more than their art. It was like a martial arts class; each artist stilling still and meditating through their hands and minds. There was like an invisible window between them and us as they drew. "Look but dont touch" kind of feeling. Some artists were multi-tasking, talking to others as they continue to draw. Some didn't even need to look at their paper as they spoke to another. Artists are magicians and we get a close look at the magic and skills that flow from their body to their work."

I did this before and after I visited the Dealer's Ally and Dungeon at the convention. I met many well-known artists there and watched them draw and create works of art. Envy came over me here and there, but I was also learning as well from various artists, even those who are beginners themselves. Every artist is different and can perform different magic tricks. But that should not stop you from using those tricks with our own to create something unique.

- Ookami Kemono

Artistic Magic © 2008 Alex Cockburn