NOVEMBER CONTEST: TOGETHER

Miranda Branley

Are they going to be at the same time? I'd like to watch both! And is Lee critiquing both of them? I think this solves a lot of issues that I had felt with it. I stopped participating because I felt like it was unfair since everyone was in a different spot in skill, but I love this idea! Hopefully it works smoothly.

LisaF

@Miranda-Branley hi! The traditional and all star Critique Arenas are going to be held a week apart, the traditional will be on Dec 10, and the all star will be on Dec 17. Not sure yet who will be judging, but it's safe to say that Lee will be on deck for at least one of them. Hopefully it goes smoothly, but it's a first for us, so just know that anything can happen We'll do our best!

chrisaakins

Here you go. This was a labor of love. Hope you enjoy it.

deborah Haagenson

@chrisaakins I love it!

chrisaakins

@deborah-Haagenson thank you!!!

Elliot

@chrisaakins This looks amazing, Chris! I can see your hard work during Inktober paying off here

chrisaakins

@Elliot thank you so much. I think Inktober really helped me find a style I liked.

Shawnna Farrell

I decided to theme mine around Veteran’s Day. My husband just left for a deployment on Monday. He’ll be gone for a year; however, despite being a world apart, we are together in spirit.

deborah Haagenson

@Shawnna-Farrell Very, very nice!! So much to look at and everything is done very well.

kimmypie

@chrisaakins so cute. Precious.

chrisaakins

@kimmypie thanks!

frankiiij

@chrisaakins ️️️

frankiiij

Hope you enjoy!

Sara Nilsson

I think I have bin overthinking and over doing my other entries in this contest so this time I decided to try making it simple, sticking to my old style but in new medium. My favorite characters, fox and bear sticking together even do it´s winter and the bear should be sleeping.
Analog sketch and then digital painting in procreate.

notfitkid

An article concerning a family that was torn apart by a senseless car crash (teenagers street racing) moved me recently. The parents died and the children survived but with significant injuries. It made me think about the anguish the children must be experiencing, especially during the holidays when friends and family normally gather together in the warmth and security of their homes. The sense of togetherness must take on a completely different meaning for them. Having experienced the loss of many loved ones, I too have begun to see togetherness in a different light. There is a sense of joy mingled with sorrow ... a deep appreciation but an ineffable sense of grief.

K.Flagg

@notfitkid wow...this piece is so well done. It is a very powerful image. Well done.

notfitkid

@K-Flagg Thank you for taking the time to write such kind words, Kelly.

Heather Boyd

@notfitkid beautiful work -I'll include these kids in my prayers tonight. I have lost all my grandparents, last was 2 years past. This is very impactful now also with people not being able to visit loved ones in the hospital, with Christmas time coming soon also.

ArtofJoseGalue

@notfitkid Didn't expect this take on this month's prompt. Beautiful work, full of emotions.

notfitkid

@Heather-Boyd I am so sorry to hear that you lost both sets of your grandparents in such a short span of time. It sounds like you were close to them as well. The relationship that a child has with a grandparent can be such a blessing and can often be more impactful than that of a parent. I also agree with the fact that covid-19 has made it even more difficult for many who are hospitalized. Many families are not even allowed to visit their loved ones. It is hard not to feel a sense of heartbreak knowing that many are hurting and alone especially during the holidays. Thank you for the encouraging words