Falloy wrote:
If you like the idea of Lego but are put off by the price have a look at Lego Digital Designer which is free from Lego themselves - you can have as many pieces as you like and you don't have to pick them all up off the floor every time!
More generally would digital art be of interest? I'd recommend getting a graphics tablet but this quite quickly pays for itself when you work out the cost of paints and other traditional artists materials. Digital art has the advantage of not taking up any extra room and doesn't generate strong smells that can annoy other members of the household.
Another thing I've found with digital art is that it;s a lot easier to correct a mistake - very useful if, like me, your co-ordination isn't fantastic.
You can work in 2D or 3D and there are lots of free software packages and tutorials on YouTube. I had a lot of fun with Sculptris (free) over Christmas. You could learn a marketable skill too.
Good question... I can't say I'm into digital art (or painting in general) - few years ago I was making rendered scenes in DEZ Bryce 3d design software. I'm still curious what was the real purpose of this program but for making surrealistic art it is no doubt still perfect. However I didn't found myself as an artist and this didn't become that kind of hobby for which you'll rush home every evening. I also tried some another program, I don't actually remember the name - there you 3d model in same way you'll make some figure of real clay. Again, I did few weird masks and small statues there and dropped it- not so many fun of process and results as I expected.
I downloaded Lego Digital Designer - looks nice. Good tool for the development of new kits.