Some good illustration/ animation blogs

http://johnkstuff.blogspot.com/
http://johnkcurriculum.blogspot.com/

http://www.linesandcolors.com/
- diverse and good art
- good 'categories' links on left

http://www.signatureillustration.org/illustration-blog/
- striking illustration

http://apeonthemoon.com/
- good art
- thumbnails of artists
- limited tutorials but good 'topics' section

http://www.animationarchive.org/
- podcasts
- click on 'illustration' - a big archive of animation from the past.. great inspiration.. loads of links
- art instruction materials

http://www.cartoonbrew.com/
- industry headlines on right

http://www.penciltestdepot.com/
- "raw" animation

http://www.conceptart.org/
- concept art

http://www.illustrationclass.com/
- instruction
- 'free tutorials' under archive section

http://animationbackgrounds.blogspot.com/
- animation backgrounds

http://www.thunderchunky.co.uk/
http://www.illustrationmundo.com/wp/

http://characterdesign.blogspot.com/
- character design

http://theillustrationsite.com/
- tips for doing picture books

nmit student external blogs..
http://haydendewar.blogspot.com/
http://cave.blogs.exetel.com.au/