@RachelArmington This whole copyright discussion makes me wonder about other ways of claiming ownership: how many of us out there tag digital images with our names before uploading them onto websites? Does tagging matter for social media? You know I love me some copyright discussion! But can you clarify what you mean here? Tagging as in hidden metadata or putting your name somewhere visibly on the image posted? For me putting your name visibly (but unobtrusively) on images posted online (portfolio website, FB, IG, Twitter etc) isn't about claiming ownership. At least not in terms of: "This is MINE. Don't TOUCH!!" Rather it's: "Hey, do you like this image? Want more? Go here!(my website) Or google this name! (mine)"

Nope @Oana!! After I made my watermelon slice on a swing piece, I have to admit I indulged on watermelon!

That sounds hilarious @Kori-Jensen!

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I'm seeing a lot of single characters and not much that I'd instantly think could be an illustration or spread in a children's book. I just watched the "how to perfect your children's book portfolio" course over on SVS and realised how much more I need to do before I have a reasonable portfolio the list they give of things to include is super useful - all different types of people, animals, objects, buildings, times of day, weather, groups of people, actions, emotions, etc.

I'm currently looking for recommendations for the Best Children's chapter books and novels (Young adult and children) released in the timeline of 2020 to now, would love to hear your recommendations. I'm planning on splurging on some recent releases, right now on my list are Aggie Morton serries by Nosy Crow.

@Jeremiahbrown Thank you so much! It was a lot of work but so worth it. I hope it does well.

@joosterwijk Like you said my friend rest on it. I know it takes a lot out of me when I think on it too much. but I do like your ideas. Keep it true to your vision my friend.

I enjoyed reading your story, it was very motivating to me. I especially loved your mantra, "Be the guy the future you would be proud of." I'm writing that on an index card by my art desk! It was great getting to know you better and I love you work.

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@AdeleA oh my goodness googled her now. She's amazing!!! I wish I could illustrate that well. Her "The Secret Rhino Society " cover is it cutest thing. Thank you .

QUESTION! Do you happen to have a more in-depth portfolio on character design?

i have to say I admire your skill in painting. You have an amazing skill in making your work feel the values that they do. your warm colours really make you feel the warmth of the sun, or your blues really feel the coolness of the night. Sorry just thought I would let you know. As for agencies I am looking for a good agent but I am having trouble finding one that would accept my work at all. any pointers?

I can't express how amazing your work is. Keep up the good work sir! There are so many elements to these drawings that I wish I could incorporate into my drawings. The first one is my favourite of all of them. I love the pencil cross hatching and how it works into showing your values. your environments are also amazing.

Hey my fellow artisans. My name is Cory Jensen and I am a fellow artist. I have printed my first book a couple months ago (I am so proud) but I have been so very sad to not gain an agency or publisher to gain work for what is no less my absolute dream to work in the industry. I was wondering if anyone in their experience or wisdom would like to review my portfolio and PLEASE feel free to be blunt. I need this to work and I have no time for eggshells. I am ready to be better. Here is my website. LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK! thank you soooo much. Visit me!

@Janette I had a request a few years ago to do a dog portrait after someone saw the children's picture book I illustrated which happened to feature dogs. I also did the portrait in colored pencils and charged $250 just like you did. I see you used Faber-Castel Polychromos (oil-based) colored pencils which is better than what I knew - I used only Prismacolor Premier (wax-based) and didn't know about wax bloom, for a portrait of a mostly black dog which I did not spray with fixative, oh yikes! Haha. But the client was very happy. Sharing in case this saves someone my past mistake (@Pinky). I no longer do portraits because I'm focused on my greeting card business for mostly retailers (wholesale), and licensing. I hope everything worked out the way you wanted it to Pinky!

@xin-li Yes, I loved the part about the alien anthropologist! And that is, in fact, just the sensation I get when reading Tan's books. It was also interesting that he called himself "on the spectrum." And that whole conversation about lack of confidence!! I'm preparing to fly to take a short vacation and then the US for the first time since COVID started, so I'm pretty distracted too. I'll watch the missed sessions when I get there! @davidhohn Yes, that Marla Frazee session was great and I'm going to rewatch it! I have been thinking a lot lately about using drawing to write books. As I watch through the missed sessions and rewatch others, I'll post things here that seem useful. If anyone else wants to do so, that would be very welcome as well! That way we can remind each other what's in which session. It is pretty confusing!

Hi @Ari-Sorokin, I also use Procreate and remember this problem.. I believe what I did was open the file on my computer, took a screen shot, imported the photo into Procreate and set it to multiply to work on it. It wasn't the best, but since it was just practice- it worked fine Good luck! -Anna

Thanks @Asyas_illos! Now the real challenge, making my own pieces this good!

I use Arches 140lbs hot press, and the heritage line by Canson, also hot pressed, without any problem. You may want to flatten the paper with water, some paper towel, and a damp sponge once you finished painting (painted side down). There are tutorials on youtube, f https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lK9dw5WjnBY