SVS Virtual Studio MARCH 2023

[Mimi Simon]

@LauraA I think exaggerating is totally an important thing in all illustration. I may have worded my critique wrong to make it sound like that was bad. Its more like, to me I see two radically different styles in your illustrations between the expressions and everything else. I think the way the expressions are drawn are so different that it comes off more like you didn't put care into the expressions as apposed to the expressions are exaggerated. I think the problem is more that the features are drawn in a 2d shorthand way (similar to what you often see in manga) rather than that they are too exaggerated. If you take a look at for example expression sheets from tangled the disney movie they are super exaggerated but they use real perspective and the features move in a naturalistic way as apposed to turning into abstract 2d shapes. I think something along those lines would work really well for your style thats already super naturalistic and beautiful. your work also reminds me a bit of trina schart hyman so you could take a look at how she draws faces and expressions as well.

[Asyas_illos]

My version of an Instagram dtiys post by @MarcRobinson his is awesome go check it out!

[LauraA]

@Mimi-Simon Oh, Trina Schart Hymann is my idol!!! I used to draw faces like hers in high school, and in fact, I used to be an oil portraitist. But an oil portraitist does not an illustrator make, everyone kept telling me my style was nostalgic, and I perceived this to mean my style was out of date.

Thus this is sort of an experimental period in which I am trying to figure out how to work faster, concentrate more on story, and update my style, which in turn may lead to consistency problems. I'll take this feedback into consideration as I keep working it out. Thank you!

[Mimi Simon]

@LauraA this make a lot of sense. Inconstancy in style means you are growing and learning new things. I'm definitely looking forward to where your'e headed.

[Tom Harshberger]

@Blitz55 Dude your style is great. I love it.

[Blitz55]

@Tom-Harshberger Thanks man, I really appreciate that.

[Sarah VanDam]

@LauraA I love this!!! They have a slight Arthur Rackham vibe, which I really like.

I might agree with @Mimi-Simon on just two expressions: the one where Hansel turns to Gretel outside the candy house and MAYBE the witch’s expression when she is swooping in. Since they’re larger, or more close-up, I think I expect to see just a touch more detail as compared to the faces that are further away or smaller. For the witch specifically, maybe I’d expect to see more delicate linework or wrinkles, but honestly, it’s just the one expression of Hansel that I might hone a little more. It looks a little more 2-d compared to the others. I think all the other expressions and gestures work really well.

[GabeRobinson]

@Melissa_Bailey oooh! I love this!

[braden H]

Interior art on Hamsters begins

That's a high-quality raven, methinks. Very foreboding.

[AngelinaKizz]

I’ve been going hard with university this semester, so I haven’t completed any personal artworks, but I really like how this assignment turned out. It was a self portrait assignment that we were supposed to show who we are and not just what we look like.

[Asyas_illos]

@AngelinaKizz wow so cool! It says a lot, nice work

[Melissa_Bailey]

@GabeRobinson thank you!

[Miriam]

@Melissa_Bailey Wow! This is wonderful! Everything about it is beautiful.

[Kristen Lango]

@Tom-Harshberger This is really lovely! Great job!

[Kristen Lango]

@LauraA Wow Laura, you did an amazing job on these! I definitely think your year of focus really paid off! I can't see any art director not being impressed by your storytelling abilities

[Kristen Lango]

Hey guys! I can't believe its the middle of March already. I'm busy at work making my way through CBP, this is Red's mom and Red in front of the "Wolf" who is a rattle snake in my take on the tale

[Mark Wilson Illo]

This was spawned from drawing along with Anthony Wheeler's Twitch Stream. The prompt was "Snail Rider" and I loved the characters so much that I wanted to do a full scene with these guys.

[Larue]

@Mark Very cool, as well as adorable and done so well! I can tell you really enjoyed doing this piece:)

[Larue]

@AngelinaKizz Super interesting, looks like it would have taken a long time to complete, fantastic!

[Larue]

@LauraA These came out so great. I remember seeing you work through the sketch phase and you should be proud. Lovely palette as well.