Art+Pad+(art.com+artPad)


 * virtual canvas
 * virtual sketchpad
 * create art
 * hosts over 100,000 posters and prints made by other users and members
 * can print your masterpiece
 * can email copies of your masterpiece to your friends
 * "tips" list is helpful in providing guidelines so you can navigate the site well
 * "view another" lets you look to other artwork
 * "add to this painting" allows you to edit and add to any existing painting

Strengths
 * free
 * user friendly
 * do not have to join, can start creating art right away
 * visually pleasing to look at
 * it is a virtual canvas for students to see immediate results of creating art
 * large number of other artwork readily available
 * can collaborate on artwork
 * see other people's artwork
 * Art.com allows all students to engage in art, not just the fortunate or privileged.
 * Users can continuously make changes to art work with minimal effort.

Weaknesses
 * can only paint really
 * almost too simple
 * limited number of effects
 * limited number of additional add ons
 * can seem simplistic
 * no way to have a home page for your self
 * no way to create a portfolio for yourself
 * not real easy to find what you created

Opportunities
 * students can practice creating art online
 * students can add to other existing art
 * can view other existing art
 * virtual use of online tools
 * being part of a bigger picture
 * work in teams
 * work individually
 * instant results and success
 * Art.com gives students the opportunity to stimulate and develop both sides of their brains through the creation of abstract masterpieces with just a swipe of their fingers.

Threats
 * changing other peoples' art just to be difficult
 * Art.com is so fun and entertaining that students may become addicted to playing around and or wasting time on the website.

You can paint