Hi everyone. We’re excited to launch our first SOFA community art project: Humans Are Beautiful 💫 The goals of this group project are: - To celebrate beauty in art — especially the beauty of everyday people - To honor the tradition of realism from Paris to America (see examples in comments) - To build community, accountability, and excellence — together* *Many of you have asked for more structure and motivation... now you have 300+ artists counting on you to draw and paint!🔥 At the end of August, the best works will be selected for an online group exhibition and featured on my website and YouTube channel 🖼️🎥 📌 All info, posts, comments, resources, and questions go in this thread 👇 🔹 What is the Project? Humans Are Beautiful – A community-wide art project Subject: Portraits or figures of ordinary people in your local city, town, or culture. Examples for inspiration: - Humans of New York - Earthsworld Mediums: Drawing, painting, or sculpture 🔹 How to Join To participate, you must: 1. Make at least one post AND... 2. Leave at least one helpful comment 🔹 What to Post ✅ 1) Image Post = Your original artwork + a thoughtful comment Types of artwork that are welcome: - Sketchbook drawing or quick sketch - Finished, ambitious drawings or paintings - Color sketches or thumbnails - Master copies (sketch or finished) - WIPs (works in progress) - Composition studies - Homages to a master in the American realist lineage (see comments for ideas) Thoughtful comments that ask a question, share a learning, invite feedback or spark conversation are encouraged. ✅ 2) Value Post = Share something useful or insightful Examples: - Link to reference photos or books - Review or recommend photo books, collections, or art tools - Tips, tutorials, or process breakdowns - Share your personal breakthroughs, struggles, or lessons - Highlight a master artist or works in the lineage that inspire you - Share art supplies or studio hacks that help your process