I scanned a few pages of this thread (I haven't been on this forum in nearly 3 years), and I love seeing so many people embrace art through Art Academy. I think anyone who takes the time to draw and paint is winning by expressing their own image.
I chose Art Academy for 3DS over games like New SMB2 and Paper Mario because I've got such a recently newfound passion for art, and AA is the perfect tool to improve my artistic skill. I had experience with the DSiWare version of AA and I knew I had to get the new version. The colored pencil set is awesome. 
I haven't used it as much as I'd liked, but that's mainly because I feel like I've hit a block in terms of getting better. I haven't had the patience to go through the lessons, and I haven't even made it past the tulip. Sad, I know. If anyone has any advice, I'd be thankful because I'm tired of being stubborn.
Here's some of the pieces I've made since I got the game a few weeks ago.
Female Ranma from Ranma 1/2.
This was based on an original image from the anime (below my version), but I swerved a bit and did it "my way", particularly with the colored pencils.
Akane Tendo, also from Ranma 1/2. This one's original, although I used a picture of her for reference and inspiration.
You know what, I have know clue what this is supposed to be. Looks like some kind of "style monster".
I love seeing so many people posting their work. I'm interested in registering some of you to share art and lessons with. I've got the codes for Wann, Rugrats777, ObiWan95, Morphtroid, and KaiserGX registered on my system. If you would like for me to register you, by all means let me know. My code's in my signature. If you take the time to add me, I'd be really grateful.
This thread rocks. So many kind and talented people! Let's keep it going! 
(And sorry for the superlong post!)
KaiserGX wrote:
This is concept for a story I am doing.
That's excellent! Unrestrained imagination and very cute. Wonderful work.
