PBS Art 21 a site from the Public Broadcasting system in the USA hundreds of cool artists and videos

IB Art Online Studio for students and teachers to share what they do,advice about choosing themes etc

the Google Art Project Explore museums from around the world, discover and view hundreds of artworks at incredible zoom levels, and even create and share your own collection of masterpieces.

The Art Institute of Chicago's collection is rather magnificent

How thumbnails sketches really help to create a well thought out piece

Craig Roland's pinterest board on museums world wide... check it out

http://pinterest.com/dcraigr/museums/

Use unlikely materials! http://apexhsart.blogspot.com/search/label/typetop14

Sheng Qi gives an interview http://www.3dotswater.com/CURRENTS04-Sheng%20Qi.html

Previous artist statements https://voicethread.com/#u82303.b971571.i5177927

Huffington Post Art Page is always of interest