hay guys i have come across this art forum they cover all the below stuff they are so friendly

the link is http://www.pet-portraitartist.com/forum/index.php

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This is a great resource that I've been in a lot, as my first love is animal and human portraiture. Thanks for posting this ukartist!

Your welcome

Cool link, thanks for that.

Np i have another one

its http://arttrade.net/forums/index.php?act=idx