I don't know why I've never done this before....I was having a bit of a solo jam with some chords and got a little overexcited and started flicking the strings with thumb and 2nd finger, the way you'd flick a piece of dust off your sleeve....wow! I found I could be quite accurate in targeting strings and it's a fantastically chunky sound for playing those Hendrix style 2 or 3 string chord hammers...a great way to accent a phrase. Looks pretty cool too. 

Sharke,
 
I studied classical guitar intensively.  I took lessons from Segovia students, etc... finger picking can be much faster than picking and the notes will be better articulated.  We usually did p-i for quick scales.  Some Flamenco players do the same thing.
 
 You live in NYC, if you're interested you can take lessons from Sharon Isbin.  She teaches at Julliard.  It wouldn't be cheap but you'll learn an awful lot.
 
http://www.juilliard.edu/journal/1404/sharon-isbin

I've studied classical guitar too, for years - self taught though mind you. Probably not the best way to learn classical but I did reach quite a level of proficiency, I can get through most Bach pieces for instance. 
 
In actual fact I haven't used a pick on a regular basis for at least 20 years. When I first started in '88 or so I used one, and I was in thrash bands when I was younger doing a sort of Kirk Hammett type thing....but sometime in the early 90's I found that I connected with the guitar much better by using my fingers and have played fingerstyle ever since. Even for lead playing. When I played classical I would use p-i for runs, but I find that when improvising other styles like rock, blues or jazz I naturally tend towards my thumb and 2nd finger, I guess like Mark Knopfler. I've incorporated a lot of picking styles in my playing, especially folk styles - I'm currently collaborating on an official book of Bert Jansch transcriptions and have also played a lot of banjo-style chickin' pickin. But for some reason I never flicked the strings like I did tonight, and I really liked the effect. 

Cool!  Join the NY guitar society if you can.  They're kind of a quirky, insular crowd where everyone walks on eggshells, but you might meet some one with whom to collaborate.

Ha I really wish I had the time for something like that! Unfortunately I have a really crazy, erratic work schedule which means I would be totally unreliable for music hookups....maybe if I can get my business stabilized over the next year to the point where I'm not running around like a loon most of the day (and can actually have a day off, which would be nice....)

Go ahead Sharke, post that audio/video link to what you're doing.......inquiry minds want to see/hear!!

I really should record some acoustic guitar, I have a couple of very nice ATH mics! However I do struggle with ambient noise in the apartment, mainly fan noise. I have a great Studiocat rig but I have to say, the fan ain't that quiet for recording! I need to get to grips with the Audition noise reduction I guess. It seems very powerful but a little artifacty when I drive it to the point where the noise has gone. I'm told I need to apply it in multiple gentler passes so maybe I'll try that next.

Hi Sharke,
 
The fan RPMs can be dropped while recording (via control software).
If the fan bearings are causing the noise, the fans can be replaced.
Give me a call or send me an Email... and I'd be happy to help.

No excuses now Sharke! 

craigb
No excuses now Sharke! 

Yeah buddy!!