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PROMPTS
	Sending Love-- with Photo Hearts
Flooding the Airways with Love -- a beautiful , heartfelt Photo Hearts prompt at the Lens Subgroup ... lets really connect.. look deep witihin and reach out .. just because you can ... if this resonates with you ..all are welcome to join in ... Sending Love with Photo Hearts
	Art Journal Video Prompts
Art Journals Online Art Prompt video Tutorial Series with Milliande Yes...its that time of the year again :-) ... but with NEW IDEAS ... so take a peek if you facny playing Milliande Art Journal January 2011 Here the first 19 Days so far ...feel free to join in at anytime during the year Art Journal January with Milliande Mixed Media Art Journal Tutorial Video Series Visual Journal January - feel free to join in anytime during the year - there is no deadline- Day 1 Video Day 2 Video Day 3 Video Day 1 Art Gallery Day 2 Art Gallery Day 3 Art Gallery Visual Journal January Day 4 Video Day 5 Video Day 6 Video Day 4 Art Gallery Day 5 Art Gallery Day 6 Art Gallery Art Journal January Day 7 Video Day 8 Video Day 9 Video Day 7 Art Gallery Day 8 Art Gallery Day 9 Art Gallery Visual Journaling January Day 10 Video Day 11 Video Day 12 Video Day 10 Art Gallery Day 11 Art Gallery Day 12 Art Gallery Visual Art Journal Prompt January Day 13 Video Day 14 Video Day 15 Video Day 13 Art Gallery Day 14 Art Gallery Day 15 Art Gallery Visual Art Journaling Prompt January Day 16 Video Day 17 Video Day 18 Video Day 16 Art Gallery Day 17 Art Gallery Day 18 Gallery Visual Art Prompt January Day 19 Video Day 19 Art Gallery
	RAAK - Random Acts of Art Kindness -- NEW LIST for 2011
We have started an uptodate 2011 list for those who wish the send and receive RAAKS ..random art acts of kindness.. now random means exactly that .. this is not a lits to REQUEST specific ite,s..rather than I place to go into your heart..see what resonates and send a random piece of your art to a fellow member ...simple..without obligation ..without expectation.... just because YOU CAN :-) take peek here and please read What is a RAAK and How do I participate..and the FAQ about RAAKS before entering your name in the up to date 2011 List here RAAK LIST 2011 If you would like to receive and send Valentines Rakks , we have special list for that organised by emily Valentines Raaks List
ART DISCUSSIONS
	The Solitary Artist
The Solitary Artist ... who is She ? ...new discussion at soulwhispers subgroup, feel free to come and explore The Solitary Artist
	Collage Layering
Collage Layering -- how to achieve translucent effects, new discussion take a peek here Collage Layering
	Pulling Pieces Together
Ideas and Inspiration for pulling all of the pieces and collage elements in an art journal page into a completed page , new art discussion, take a peek here How to Pull Art Journal Pieces together into a completed Page
	In the City of the Foolish - What will your Verse be ?
Inspired by the " Dead Poets Society ... In the City of the Foolish ..what will your verse be ... in 2011 ? Video and Reflections ...take a peek here In the City of the Foolish -
	Pearl Ex on Art Journal Pages
How to adhere it ..how to bind it ..how to create a pearlised look for your art journal pages..new discussion at the Art Journalers Subgroup Pearl Ex on Art Journal Pages
	Gel Pen versus Dip Pen
What are the Pro's and Con's of using Gel Pens ..over using a nib and ink dipping pen in art journaling and general mixed media artwork ? What is the difference between acrylic ink and drawing inl ...new discussion , take a peek her Gel Pen versus Dip Pen for Art Journaling
	Organizing Art Supplies
Teresa has started a discussion on brainstorming ides for organizing our art studios ? What works for You ? What Storage Ideas are you looking for? ..take a peek here Organizing Art Supplies
	Mixed Media Art Questions for Milliande
I hold a space where you can ask Mixed Media questions and I will try and answered them from my art point of view ... take a peek here to ASK MILLIANDE .. I will answer the questions i order in which they arrive ..that way none get missed in the bustle of our community pages :-) and can be easily accessed for reference here are the newly answered Mixed Media Topics ..you are invited to share YOUR experiences too in the comment box that may help to answer the questions even further and from your point of view :-) I am currently not having any time to answer questions due to the Art Journal January Video Series...but will resume to do so in February :-)
ART RESOURCES
	Native Tongue - Members with Non- English Languages
I have opened a forum space for members whose native language is not english .. to help facilitate space for artists who like to communicate in thier own language and help each other out with navigating our site :-) , create local projects, meetups etc ... here the language forums I have created so far Welcoming German Speakers Welcoming Spanish Speakers Welcoming French Speakers Welcoming Dutch Speakers The Native Tongue Forums can be accessed from the Navigation Bar in our Community here On order for this to work out , I will ask for volunteers who would be happy to oversee their language forum as I do not speak many foreigh languages and need some help facilitating this communal space .. please message me if you are interested in supporting this venture .. There is also an International Members Suggestion Box .. for adding new languages, suggesting projects and ideas that help support this international space in our community International Suggestion Box
	"Milliande Art Journal Studio "on Facebook
As requested ... a Facebook Group for the Art Journalers... we are sharing art journal studio pictures of our creative nooks and crannies, advice on best supplies for art journaling, frugal art material tips and general supportive chat between fellow artists... come an join ..all welcome ... Milliande Art Journal Studio here http://groups.to/milliandeartjournalstudio/
	Folk Art Angel Tutorial Video
Christina has posted her Folk Art Angel Video tutorial take a peek if you like Folk Art Angel Video Tutorial
	How and Where to Start an Art Blog
Don't have a blog but would love to know how and where to start one ? What are the pro's and Cons /...members share their favorites.. new dicussion, take a peek here How and Where to start an Art Blog
SWAPS
You are invited to host your own ART SWAPS -- any theme, any medium at the ART SWAP GROUP .... SWAP guidelines are posted for ATC's but can be adapted to suit all mediums and styles... feel free to open a new discussion with your own SWAPS anytime :-) LATEST SWAPS:
	A Cup of Tea and a Slice of Cake ATC Swap
Sharon is hosting an ATC Swap with the Theme " A Cup of Tea and a Slice of Cake " ... Posting Deadline February 11th 2011 ...take a peek here A Cup of Tea and a Slice of Cake ATC Swap
	A Frugal Art Swap
Donna is hosting a Frugal Art Swap with a dollar value of between $5-$7 Dollar .. take a peek for more details and ideas for swapping frugal art stuff Frugal Art Swap
	Native Twinchies Swap
Amanda is looking to run a 'twinchies' swap with the theme being your native land 'Native Twinchies', and it closes in February. take a peek if you like little pieces of miniature art Native Twinchies Swap
	Journal Page Swap January
christina has posted her January Prompts for her Journal Page Swap ,...everyone welcome to play and swap art journal pages...take a peek here . Art Journal Page Swap
	Art Swap Ideas Wanted
Teresa is looking to host some 6 for 6 art swaps --- What ideas for n Art Swap theme would tickle your muse ..share here Art Swap Ideas Wanted
ORGANISATIONAL STUFF
	Newbies
Newbies feel free to peek at our NEWBIES INTRO .. and I look forward to getting to know you and your ART :-)
CHAT
	WEEKLY CHAT
Our Weekly Art Community CHAT will be on FRIDAY's ..around 5 pm EST feel free to come say hi, tell us about your day and your creative adventures http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter
all for now have a playful day milliande