Nintendo Enters the Art Scene

Recently my sister, Ruth, bought me a Nintendo game for DS.  The game is called "Art Academy".  I'm not really big into digital art normally but this game is a lot of fun. It has a little character, named Vince, who walks you through different art principles.  Vince teaches you to use different art tools and techniques.  It's actually pretty responsive to the stylus and I think is a pretty good introduction for adults or children who are interested in art but don't have a space to practice. It's tidy, you don't have to worry about paint marks on furniture and it's inspiring. Additionally it's not too expensive either, which is good if you aren't willing to lay out a lot for art supplies right away.  (Not getting paid by Nintendo to endorse this game!) If you like Nintendo games and art this is a fun place to start.

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