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    • gdbee
      gdbee last edited by

      Hi yall, my name is Geneva. I've been lurking the forums for a month or two, but just now doing formal introduction. I came across Will Terry's YT channel which eventually led to SVS, which has been pure gold! Took an interest in kidlit a couple years ago, then somehow got hired by one large publisher and just failed spectacularly. Since then I've been apprehensive to delve in again, and honestly I didn't have very good freelancing etiquette and was scared to fail. Somehow I struck another project with another publisher last year and fell in love with childrens art again. This publisher/art director has had the patience of a saint as I still had no idea what I was doing, and was pretty much learning on the job! Learning from SVS seriously couldn't have come at a better time. It's been humbling just to read others' experiences and discussions in these forums, so thank you all!
      Right now I am trying to beef up the kids part of my portfolio (haven't actually drawn a lot of kids before, ha). Also hoping to self publish a small picture book later this year.
      So, nice to meet you and thank you for having me! πŸ™‚

      (Some samples, if that is okay to show? actual portfolio is at www.gdbee.art)

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      www.gdbee.art

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      • DOTTYP
        DOTTYP last edited by

        Hello Geneva welcome and nice to meet you.Your portfolio is lovely very cheerful and colourful.Have a nice time learning here.

        scribbles.artstation.com
        www.instagram.com/dottypaints

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        • Chip Valecek
          Chip Valecek SVS Team SVS OG @gdbee last edited by

          @gdbee Welcome to the forums!


          https://www.instagram.com/chipvalecek/
          https://www.facebook.com/cvalecek
          http://www.cshellmedia.com/

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          • ixspen
            ixspen last edited by

            GDBee! I know your art!!! It's so amazing to see you here! Welcome to SVS! I wish you luck on your journey into the kidlit field. It's great to hear you've been able to find someone so patient and want to publish something. I'll definitely be on the look out.

            http://ixspen.tumblr.com
            http://www.instagram.com/ixspen/

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            • MOO
              MOO SVS OG last edited by

              Welcome and nice work!

              Marsha Ottum Owen

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              • Pamela Fraley
                Pamela Fraley SVS OG last edited by

                Welcome! Glad you are here! Love your work!!

                instagram.com/fraleycreates

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                • Nyrryl  Cadiz
                  Nyrryl Cadiz SVS OG last edited by

                  WOW..... YOUR WORK IS SO AMAZING! I love your use of colors. They are so vibrant. Hands down, you are without a doubt, a professional illustrator. It's really great to have you here with us. I look forward viewing your posts in the future.

                  Portfolio: nyrrylcadiz.com
                  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyrryl_cadiz/
                  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbJCF1Im8ZO7hpGWTKOJMuA

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                  • gdbee
                    gdbee @Chip Valecek last edited by

                    @chip-valecek Thank you so much!!

                    www.gdbee.art

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                    • gdbee
                      gdbee @DOTTYP last edited by

                      @dottyp Definitely will, thank you very much πŸ™‚

                      www.gdbee.art

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                      • gdbee
                        gdbee @MOO last edited by

                        @marsha-kay-ottum-owen @pamela-fraley Thank you both! It's been amazing being a part of it so far

                        www.gdbee.art

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                        • gdbee
                          gdbee @Nyrryl Cadiz last edited by

                          @nyrryl-cadiz It certainly doesn't feel like it at times, especially stacked up with other's skills around here! Thank you kindly. Hopefully will be able to contribute here with everyone else πŸ˜„

                          www.gdbee.art

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                          • Nyrryl  Cadiz
                            Nyrryl Cadiz SVS OG @gdbee last edited by

                            @gdbee You are AMAZING. I'm really glad you found SVS.

                            Portfolio: nyrrylcadiz.com
                            Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyrryl_cadiz/
                            YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbJCF1Im8ZO7hpGWTKOJMuA

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                            • gdbee
                              gdbee last edited by

                              @ixspen Greetings from another part of the internet! Yes, I'm super grateful for this publisher, as they've held my hand several times throughout, ha.

                              www.gdbee.art

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                              • rshellene
                                rshellene last edited by

                                Hi Geneva!

                                It's lovely to have you here! I've been following you outside on social media, so its such a great thing to find you in a space where you're also sharpening your craft.

                                Excited to have you!

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                                • Doodleworx
                                  Doodleworx last edited by

                                  Welcome! Great stuff; love the colours!

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                                  • Andyg
                                    Andyg last edited by

                                    That’s impressive stuff! So good to have so many talented people to drive me forward and keep improving!

                                    Helping writers tell their stories

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                                    • Sarah LuAnn
                                      Sarah LuAnn SVS OG last edited by

                                      Welcome! SVS is a great place to learn and get support. Beautiful work. I hope you stick around so I can see more of it πŸ˜‰

                                      sarahluann.com

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                                      • lmrush
                                        lmrush Pro SVS OG last edited by

                                        Beautiful colors! Welcome. You are going to love it here!

                                        Lisa Rush
                                        www.lisarushgallery.com
                                        www.facebook.com/ArtbyLisaRush/
                                        www.instagram.com/lisarush11/

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                                        • JamesH
                                          JamesH last edited by

                                          Welcome @gdbee! As others have said, gorgeous colours in your work! Look forward to seeing more of it!

                                          β€” James H β€”

                                          https://www.instagram.com/jameshammertime/

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                                          • carriecopadraws
                                            carriecopadraws SVS OG last edited by

                                            Welcome! I love your colors and shapes! Storytelling is solid too. It's awesome that you're still learning and growing! SVS has been pure gold for me too - I've been stagnant in my abilities for awhile and I'm ready to level up! Your Instagram feed is an inspiration to me. Honored to have you in the community.

                                            Carrie Copa
                                            https://carriecopadraws.com/

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