I am just learning really to use digital but I have Photoshop (for now), GIMP, Clipstudio pro (which I still haven't even used for about a year). I have a ton to learn! Mostly I use photoshop (or GIMP) for cleaning up traditional art and for the class assignments I just finished. I really want to use it mor to help me save some time on adjusting scale and placement of my images and to do pgintion for my book projects. I don't know if you can use them all together or not but, hopefully I will figure it all out 🙂 Going to have to give up hotoshop soon so, I need to use the others.

Great job! Congratulations on your successes!

@renske-d Thank you! I'll give that a try.

thank you @Cory-Shaw great idea, I did not think of that! I've added them to my list!

I should also note that I tried uploading the same image as a post thumbnail and it worked! But still can't get it in the body of a message.

I am new to teaching and have a class "Introduction to illustration" to middle school children... Ages 11 year to 16 years old. Any advice on pace and keeping the energy up in the room? I know every situation is unique,but... my 3 hour class gets very quite and focused...sometimes its hard read the interest level...I debate about creating short quick 15 min assignments, or let them work longer and just meet with them one on one....any personal experience or advice welcome. Thanks

@danettedraws I like your moxy!

@tombarrettillo I did check it out, thanks. Really good perspective and food for thought.

@lee-white Thank you so much, Lee. This is very hepful.

@smceccarelli thanks for the added info. will definitely set aside some time to experiment with these!

@ma-kome hey there! glad you are checking out the site. Like Rich said, we have almost 70 recorded videos. This next year we will be offering many more live/interactive classes as well as critiques like the Fall 2016 video. Take your time and look around. There is a lot of stuff to see! : )

Let me know if you have any questions at all.

Cheers,
Lee