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    • notfitkid
      notfitkid last edited by

      Hello all, my subscription to SVS just expired, but I wanted to try to come up with a final concept to commemorate my time with SVS. I have learned a great deal here, and I truly appreciate all of the helpful feedback, critiques, and encouragement that I received throughout the past year. I wish everyone the best and look forward to cheering you all on from the sidelines in the coming year.

      -Albert
      Kid_Sword_v2_1800.jpg closeup_kidsword_1200x1200.jpg

      Albert Lee
      Serial Doodler and Illustrator
      www.AlbertLeeIllustration.com
      https://www.instagram.com/albertleeillustration/

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      • PenAndrew
        PenAndrew @notfitkid last edited by PenAndrew

        @notfitkid Excellent! What a way to end, in style! Good luck with your path. The work on your website is phenomenal!

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        • Jeremiahbrown
          Jeremiahbrown last edited by

          Love this. It's like Wild Kratz meets 300!

          Jeremiah Brown
          www.jeremiahbrownillustration.com
          https://www.instagram.com/jeremiah.brownillustration/

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          • notfitkid
            notfitkid @Jeremiahbrown last edited by

            @Jeremiahbrown LOL That is definitely a movie that my 5 year old and I would love to see!

            Albert Lee
            Serial Doodler and Illustrator
            www.AlbertLeeIllustration.com
            https://www.instagram.com/albertleeillustration/

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            • notfitkid
              notfitkid @PenAndrew last edited by

              @PenAndrew Thanks for the kind words! I wish you the best as well!

              Albert Lee
              Serial Doodler and Illustrator
              www.AlbertLeeIllustration.com
              https://www.instagram.com/albertleeillustration/

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              • Larue
                Larue last edited by

                Fantastic...I just signed up for another year, hope to be as successful as you eventually. Great emotion and color sets a great mood!

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                • notfitkid
                  notfitkid @Larue last edited by

                  @Larue From the little that I read of your short bio, I can tell you have a ton of courage, ardor, and talent. I am already a fan and will be cheering you on as well!

                  Albert Lee
                  Serial Doodler and Illustrator
                  www.AlbertLeeIllustration.com
                  https://www.instagram.com/albertleeillustration/

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                  • Larue
                    Larue @notfitkid last edited by

                    @notfitkid Thanks Albert, I'm flattered that someone of your caliber has faith in me....all us artists need all the support we can get!

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                    • AngelinaKizz
                      AngelinaKizz last edited by

                      This is a great piece Albert! I love your work and will miss seeing it in the forums and contests. I hope to be able to achieve such stunning illustrations as you have. Thanks for all the inspiration.

                      www.evarartistry.com
                      www.Instagram.com/evarartistry/

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                      • PenAndrew
                        PenAndrew @notfitkid last edited by

                        @notfitkid As your work is so awesome, I am wondering what were the major things that you learned throughout the year that really helped your process, and what advice would you give to those that have recently joined?

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                        • Griffin McPherson
                          Griffin McPherson last edited by

                          I don’t think the text is necessary, I actually find it a bit distracting. The splashing water feels a little bit too much like it’s just a splatter effect from a brush. It might just be because some of the splashes are really sharp while most of the rest of the image is a bit softer so softening them up a smidge could help. Otherwise this piece looks amazing, fantastic work!

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                          • notfitkid
                            notfitkid @Griffin McPherson last edited by

                            @Griffin Thank you for your helpful critique! You are right on about the text. It was honestly just thrown in there as a place holder and not given enough thought. Per your suggestions, I will probably end up removing it completely. In regards to the brush strokes/pattern in the foreground, I decided to keep them sharp to contrast with the elements in the background to help accentuate the sense of depth, dramatic lighting, and motion. I agree that the brush pattern does look somewhat formulaic/predictable though. I think I will have to add motion blur them slightly to make them feel integrated. Thanks again! Your suggestions were super helpful!

                            Albert Lee
                            Serial Doodler and Illustrator
                            www.AlbertLeeIllustration.com
                            https://www.instagram.com/albertleeillustration/

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                              rebeccamarie @notfitkid last edited by

                              @notfitkid whoa I love the detailing on the light whisps that come off the sword

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                              • notfitkid
                                notfitkid @AngelinaKizz last edited by

                                @AngelinaKizz Thank you, Angelina! I appreciate your kind words! I believe that you have already produced beautiful pieces! I loved your take on Riley and your recent treehouse. They were so creative and exuded so much personality. I am eager to see what you all produce in the coming months

                                Albert Lee
                                Serial Doodler and Illustrator
                                www.AlbertLeeIllustration.com
                                https://www.instagram.com/albertleeillustration/

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                                • AngelinaKizz
                                  AngelinaKizz @notfitkid last edited by

                                  @notfitkid thankyou, that means a lot Albert!

                                  www.evarartistry.com
                                  www.Instagram.com/evarartistry/

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                                  • Holumpa
                                    Holumpa @notfitkid last edited by Holumpa

                                    @notfitkid I wanted to write the same as Griffin. I think the text is not necessary, maybe some fish silhouettes jumping out of the water could enforce the action and motion and balance the composition instead.
                                    But the piece is absolutely gorgeous, it brings me right into the scene. I can feel the water splashs!

                                    https://www.instagram.com/holumpa/

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                                    • PenAndrew
                                      PenAndrew @notfitkid last edited by

                                      @notfitkid Albert do you create your work from start to finish with digital apps?

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