>Let me preface this blog by saying that I belong to an active and varied group of artists in my area. These talented, skilled artists produce works in all different mediums. I feel blessed to be part of such a talented group of people and have learned much from them.

As with other people in all types of occupations in the U.S., the talk within the group invariably turns to earning a living and the lack of jobs and new opportunities in today's current economy.

Within this group are a number of illustrators who feel that the "computer" and the digital age has put them out of their illustration jobs. I would have to disagree with them. I believe that they have put themselves out of their jobs.

As in any other professional field, the tools of the trade advance and change. The way that things...

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