Normally I don't post two journals in a row, I like to let a journal "age" a bit on my page, like artisanal cheese. But this is time-sensitive, and I'm in journal-posting mode, so:

I'm strongly considering applying for the Baku Collective, a two-year art course run by  sigil. It's aimed at furry illustrators in particular, and meant to help them improve their work. From what I can understand, it's also meant to help participants break out of the "expected" furry style and increase the crossover appeal of their work, so that they are better prepared to do illustration work not specifically aimed at the furry fandom. I like the idea that we would view and critique each other's work as a group. It seems to be free, but the catch is, it's a two-year commitment.

More information (and a link to the application) is available here: https://www.weasyl.com/journal/2090.....tarts-feb-2014
Sigil will be going over applications starting January 14 and the course will start this February.