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    • Nyrryl  Cadiz
      Nyrryl Cadiz SVS OG @Eric Castleman last edited by

      @eric-castleman amazing!!!

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      • Nyrryl  Cadiz
        Nyrryl Cadiz SVS OG last edited by

        I just have to ask, what's the story behind your piece? Why is the closet light on? Did the monster come from the closet and tried to hide under the bed? Or did the kid fool the monster? It's a bit unclear. I hope this helps.

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        • Chip Valecek
          Chip Valecek SVS Team SVS OG @Eric Castleman last edited by

          @eric-castleman great perspective. I agree with @Nyrryl-Cadiz about the closet light. If the kid is truly fearless then there would be no need for the light in the closet to be on. Could it may be a window and the moon from outside is the light source? Then the window could be opened like the alien came through the window.


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          • Eli
            Eli last edited by

            He wants to see the monster! He is fearless. I love this...

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            • lmrush
              lmrush Pro SVS OG last edited by

              Awesome use of POV angle, value-fantastic work!

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              • Eric Castleman
                Eric Castleman last edited by Eric Castleman

                Thanks everyone for the great feedback. The concept behind the piece is that the kid is not afraid of monsters and might even want to play a game of laser tag, but the monster isnโ€™t having any of that nonsense ๐Ÿ˜‰

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                • Miriam
                  Miriam last edited by

                  @Eric-Castleman
                  This is excellent!

                  Using the closet light for the light source is a good idea. I don't think it negates the fearlessness of the kid. Plus, even if it does, it would just be part of the story. People take precautions to deal with their fears, and use tools to overcome challenges. Either way, it works!

                  I think it's ok to have some unanswered questions, like "Did the monster come from the closet?", as long as the general story is apparent (which in this case, it is).

                  I'm looking forward to seeing the finished version!

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                  • Kevin Longueil
                    Kevin Longueil SVS OG @Eric Castleman last edited by Kevin Longueil

                    @eric-castleman Love it! Was wondering how it might read if there was a string in the little fellow's hand pinched between his left thumb and fore-finger kind of like an ok sign leading to the light in the closet - it could be shoelaces tied together (or not) with a little comic book script "CLICK" ....idea being the little boy just turned on the light when he heard the monster stir beneath his bed - other thought was to possibly lengthen the bed so the monster's head is silhouetted in the light of the closet - I really like this image Eric - looking forward to seeing the finish!

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                    • Eric Castleman
                      Eric Castleman last edited by

                      So here is how the first step is looking. This is the longest part In my process.

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                      • Eric Castleman
                        Eric Castleman last edited by

                        Here is an update on where I am with it.

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                        • Eric Castleman
                          Eric Castleman last edited by

                          Still working on it.

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                          • Jason Bowen
                            Jason Bowen SVS OG @Eric Castleman last edited by

                            @eric-castleman Hey loving this image. Your door should be positioned on the inside of the door frame though, I only say that because I have a hung a few doors in my time lol.

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                            • Eric Castleman
                              Eric Castleman @Jason Bowen last edited by Eric Castleman

                              @jason-bowen omg....dang! lol what a biff on my part

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                              • evilrobot
                                evilrobot SVS OG last edited by

                                This is looking fantastic! Nice work.

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                                • Eric Castleman
                                  Eric Castleman last edited by

                                  Hereโ€™s the final piece

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                                  • Eli
                                    Eli last edited by

                                    @Eric-Castleman just...WOW !!! Well done!!

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                                    • JamesH
                                      JamesH last edited by

                                      Awesome work - love the little expression on the fish! ๐Ÿ™‚

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