SVS Virtual Studio FEBRUARY 2023

[kirsten-mcg]

@Kristen-Lango awesome! Every time I've been brave enough to completely re-paint something again I've ended up being happier with the result. Sort of like I had to get the "bad" version out of me before I could do the best version. LOL!

[kirsten-mcg]

@von_Nimmermehr @von_Nimmermehr What a fun character! And that’s such great news! Congratulations! I'm in the same boat with writing, I used to do it a lot when I was younger, but got out of the habit with busy adult life. I've recently started writing PB manuscripts though, and have been surprised at how just it comes back. You might find the same.

[kirsten-mcg]

@Mewie That’s an awesome reference shot! Make sure to save it for future reference.

[kirsten-mcg]

Another chronicles of narnia cover.

[Mewie]

I love this cover so much (and it's one of my favorite books series of all time). WELL DONE!

Kudos how you captured Edmund's original character mindset in this illustration. I can imagine new readers would find that expression puzzling and very interesting - enough for them to grab the cover and give the book a read.

[Jeremy Ross]

Ever wonder how characters make it on home decor, such as pillows?

[Jean Watson]

Busy working on four chess 'certificates' for a client who runs a chess business for schools - to give out at tournaments. I'm loving it but really flying by the seat of my pants because I really didn't expect to get any illustration work this year. It was all meant to be study. So scary but fun!

Client fortunately loves what I've sent her so far. I've used Photoshop brushes for the leaves but honestly still getting used to Photoshop and it's taking ages as it is!

I was basically given free rein but each stream from participation to high distinction gets its own colour (this one is orange/red - doesn't have to be the only colour) and has a power progression (in terms of the value of the pieces in chess). I've made them all playful landscapes with chessboards. Feedback welcome. I thought the blue sky was a bit extreme so have changed it.

[Kristen Lango]

@kirsten-mcg aw thanks Kirsten! Yes that's definitely what I'm going for with this second go of it

[Kristen Lango]

@kirsten-mcg This is so well done! I love how you treated the hair with that touch of red/orange to give warmth to really place the children inside the room.

[Kristen Lango]

@Melissa_Bailey thanks so much Melissa! Yeah I'm trying to push myself to not resort to using full saturation and splashing bright vivid color on the page all the time ('tis my tendency) I'm starting to feel like I'm assaulting people's eyes hahaha

[Kristen Lango]

@Melissa_Bailey I can't remember if I already replied to your "Once Upon a Nighttime" cover, but it is so beautiful! It's tender and sweet and has such delicacy to it with that little mouse holding his acorn. I honestly couldn't dream of a better children's book cover than this.

[Melissa_Bailey]

@Kristen-Lango oh wow, thanks so much! I hope that this little cover is effective in selling the dummy.

[kayleenartlover]

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[kirsten-mcg]

@Mewie Thank you! I love these books too. And I'm so happy to hear that you find Edmond's expression intriguing! That's what I was going for. Plus, grumpy faces are just fun to draw lol.

[kirsten-mcg]

@Kristen-Lango Thank you!

[KatrinaF]

Working on 'Boats are Boring'.

[Coreyartus]

Slowly illustrating a personal project, Lulu and the Tutu, written by my Lighting Designer colleague in the theatre department where we work together. Hoping to have it finished for printing for family and friends in time for Christmas 2023. Very long way to go, but It's getting there.

[Sarah VanDam]

@von_Nimmermehr Beautiful! I love that pose of the character sitting and looking off. Somehow it just feels really cozy and warm to me.