The BIG Draw!

HOW excited am I about this?! The Big Draw is a big, month-long event encouraging everyone to get out there and draw.

This is the sixth year and the aim is simple - to get everyone drawing.

Personally, I need to learn more about John Ruskin, who inspired this event and believed drawing is the basis of visual thought. Sadly, drawing is a discipline that most folks are told they can't do, so they stop. But the importance of drawing is clear, "Drawing can develop skills of perception, communication and invention transferable to any subject and helpful in a variety of educational settings."

Make sure to click through links on their site, because there are many, many great events and quotes. It'll make you want to get away from computer and pick up a drawing instrument!

(Anyone know if there are any sister event on my side of the pond (Chicago)?)