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    SVS Virtual Studio FEBRUARY 2023

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    • kirsten-mcg
      kirsten-mcg @von_Nimmermehr last edited by

      @von_Nimmermehr @von_Nimmermehr What a fun character! And thatโ€™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. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirsten.mcgonigal.art/
      Portfolio Site: www.kirstenmcgonigalart.com

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      • kirsten-mcg
        kirsten-mcg @Mewie last edited by

        @Mewie Thatโ€™s an awesome reference shot! Make sure to save it for future reference.

        Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirsten.mcgonigal.art/
        Portfolio Site: www.kirstenmcgonigalart.com

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        • kirsten-mcg
          kirsten-mcg last edited by

          Another chronicles of narnia cover.
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          Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirsten.mcgonigal.art/
          Portfolio Site: www.kirstenmcgonigalart.com

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          • Mewie
            Mewie last edited by

            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.

            Left Corporate America to pursue a career in illustration
            http://www.instagram.com/mewiekai

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            • Jeremy Ross
              Jeremy Ross @Jeremy Ross last edited by Jeremy Ross

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

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              • Jean Watson
                Jean Watson last edited by 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.

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                • Kristen Lango
                  Kristen Lango @kirsten-mcg last edited by

                  @kirsten-mcg aw thanks Kirsten! Yes that's definitely what I'm going for with this second go of it ๐Ÿ˜Š

                  https://www.kristenlango.com/
                  https://www.instagram.com/kristendraws/

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                  • Kristen Lango
                    Kristen Lango @kirsten-mcg last edited by

                    @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.

                    https://www.kristenlango.com/
                    https://www.instagram.com/kristendraws/

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                    • Kristen Lango
                      Kristen Lango @Melissa_Bailey last edited by

                      @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 tendency๐Ÿ˜) I'm starting to feel like I'm assaulting people's eyes hahaha

                      https://www.kristenlango.com/
                      https://www.instagram.com/kristendraws/

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                      • Kristen Lango
                        Kristen Lango @Melissa_Bailey last edited by

                        @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.

                        https://www.kristenlango.com/
                        https://www.instagram.com/kristendraws/

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                        • Melissa_Bailey
                          Melissa_Bailey @Kristen Lango last edited by Melissa_Bailey

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

                          illustrator - author - smiley person
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                          • kayleenartlover
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                                • kirsten-mcg
                                  kirsten-mcg @Mewie last edited by

                                  @Mewie Thank you! I love these books too. ๐Ÿ˜Š 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.

                                  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirsten.mcgonigal.art/
                                  Portfolio Site: www.kirstenmcgonigalart.com

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                                  • kirsten-mcg
                                    kirsten-mcg @Kristen Lango last edited by

                                    @Kristen-Lango Thank you!

                                    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirsten.mcgonigal.art/
                                    Portfolio Site: www.kirstenmcgonigalart.com

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                                    • KatrinaF
                                      KatrinaF last edited by

                                      Working on 'Boats are Boring'.

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                                      • Coreyartus
                                        Coreyartus Moderator last edited by 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.

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                                        Children's Illustration Portfolio: https://www.coreyartusillustration.com
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                                        • Sarah VanDam
                                          Sarah VanDam @von_Nimmermehr last edited by

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

                                          https://sarahvandam.art/
                                          Instagram: @sarahvandam.art and @artistsandbox.etsy

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                                          • Sarah VanDam
                                            Sarah VanDam last edited by Sarah VanDam

                                            I think I need to wrestle with traditional media a little more now and again. Which version, right or left, do you like better?

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                                            https://sarahvandam.art/
                                            Instagram: @sarahvandam.art and @artistsandbox.etsy

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