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I really want to see his work in person at some museum, but i dont know where his work is! Thanks :)

Tell me a little about yourself. :)

I'm so far self taught, still trying to decide whether or not art school is for me, and I was wondering if galleries look down to self taught artists? I don't personally believe that how good or respectable an artist is should have anything to do with there education or having a degree, so I would assume that they don't. But I don't have experience with galleries yet so I wouldn't know. What I do know is that there are tons of self taught artists selling in galleries all of the time, but is this because they already have recognition? Thanks

I am multiracial (white, black, and indian) male and my hair type is pretty thick, medium curls, and somewhat frizzy. It is a little shorter than shoulder length. I normally wear it straight by letting it dry almost completely, blowdrying while combing, and then using a straightening iron to decrease volume and make to get rid of frizz and then add hairspray. I really like my hair after doing this, but I really wish there was a way to do my hair more quickly being a lazy type of person who doesnt like spending 20 minutes on my hair at a time hahah. I'd like to wear my hair in a loose wave but my hair is very thick and I don't think that could be done without straightening first. Anyways, does anyone out there know a way to do my hair more easily/quickly without it looking like a mess? I want to wear it straight or in a loose wave.

Oh, And I don't use any products on my hair that I leave in or anything. I'd like to know some that would make my hair heavier, because I do have a problem where if I don't put enough hairspray my hair will sort of blow around, especially on a windy day. Something that would make it less frizzy and more manageable would be good too. Thanks. :)

I know that (in most cities) in the US it is legal to busk/street perform and am interested in experimenting with it as an artist. I plan on trying different things, and I'll be doing this in a city where it is legal to busk, but I was wondering if drawing people for money (charging 5 dollars a drawing, etc) can be done without a permit? Thanks. :)

My favorite is probably Jean-Michel Basquiat. I love how he portrays humanity and how he went from being homeless to famous. It's really inspiring. Anyways, who is your favorite visual artist and why? thanks. :)

I have been considering moving to Pittsburgh, and I am an artist. I would like to get a better understanding of the city, and would appreciate it if someone would give me an overview of different areas. I have heard that Southside Flats and Shadyside were somewhat artsy and lively places, and may consider them. Also, could you explain whether northside or southside are safer in general. And is it possible to live in Pittsburgh without a car? Thank you.

I have had a Belkin F5D7230-4 Wireless G Router for a while, about a year ago there was a thunder storm that caused the lights to go out, and the router stopped working. I'm not sure what could have happened, but I'm wondering if there is a way for me to fix it so that I won't have to buy another one. thanks.

I am purchasing one soon. I was more specifically wondering if the 2nd gen ipod touch supports .mov

thanks.

I was thinking about trying out water soluble oil paints, and was wondering how they were. How are they similar to/different from traditional oils as far as texture, look, etc? How are they different from acrylics?

I have seen movies like Basquiat (LOVE IT), and art school confidential. I would like to watch well good movies about art or artists, so please let me know of some. Thanks.

I am workingwith acrylic right now, but I have worked with oils and watercolor. I like acrylic best now that I have used them all, and I can get the look I want best when watered down. Whats yours and why?

I have over 5,000 friends on myspace so i can't search them, is there another way to? I have recognition for my art, and many people add me interested in my art. thanks.

I'm moving to Chicago in a year and plan on living at an artist residency I've already found in Edgewater. How is the neighborhood? Is it safe?

I just bought it yesterday and im really craving a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, but the salmonella thing is making me hesitant.