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    • lmrush
      lmrush Pro SVS OG last edited by

      Welcome!!! You are going to love it here. I am 48 years old and getting into illustration after a 22 year career as a Pediatric and NICU nurse. Nice to meet you!

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

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      • bnewman
        bnewman last edited by

        Welcome! 43 yrs old here. 20 yr hiatus from illustration. You'll find lots of help and encouragement here. 🙂

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

          @wildlegacy welcome to the forums!


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

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          • cristen
            cristen last edited by

            I am also new to SVS...and older in years. (57...almost)

            C-Barnard

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            • djlambson
              djlambson last edited by

              I'm another at 60 getting back into something I always enjoyed but never had enough time/education/knowledge to move forward. Welcome!

              https://www.instagram.com/deborahlambson_art/
              https://deborahlambson.com/folio

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              • Leontine
                Leontine last edited by

                Welcome to the forums! Its fun sharing your artist life over here!

                Leontine
                "A picture is worth a thousand words."

                https://leontineillustrator.com
                https://www.instagram.com/leontine.illustrator/
                http://www.facebook.com/leontineillustration

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                • Charlie Eve Ryan
                  Charlie Eve Ryan Pro SVS OG last edited by

                  Hi, welcome! I'm 42 and a former nurse now working as a freelance illustrator/designer and writer. Happy creating, I look forward to following your journey!

                  Happy Creating
                  www.charlieeveryan.com

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                  • bdyanne
                    bdyanne last edited by

                    Welcome! Everyone is very nice here when it comes to constructive criticism and feedback. The teachers are awesome and are also really fun!

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                    • Gary Wilkinson
                      Gary Wilkinson @wildlegacy last edited by

                      @wildlegacy Welcome to the forums, hope to see your work soon and good luck on your journey 😃

                      www.garywilkinsonart.com
                      www.instagram.com/gwillustration/
                      www.twitter.com/GWillustration

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                      • Lynda_Percival
                        Lynda_Percival last edited by

                        Welcome! I'm 55 with a graphic design background. I took some time (which turned into 20 years) off while raising my kids and I've just been getting back into it over the last 5 or so years. Thanks for this thread @wildlegacy . I'm happy to hear there are some other older people on here.

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                        • demotlj
                          demotlj SVS OG last edited by

                          Another 60 year old here. Kids are finally independent, I have more room (and quiet) in my house, and was ready to delve into something more intensely, so I joined SVS six months ago. I never drew professionally but when my kids were younger, I did a number of children's books for my family. When they got to be teens, between them and my job, I had no time (or the aforementioned quiet) and had to put it all aside for awhile but it's been fun getting back into it. Welcome to SVS.

                          Laurie DeMott
                          instagram.com/demotlj

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                          • Judy Parker
                            Judy Parker last edited by

                            Hi there,
                            I’m another almost 60yr too. I did art at school back in the ‘70’s and completely agree with Will’s comment about things not taught in some classes. I’ve always loved to create but ideas seemed to get stuck at my elbow (fear of criticism 😱). I’ve studied watercolour many years ago, same with fashion design and millinery.
                            I’ve been with SVS for a few months now and am constantly astounded by what I thought I knew vs what I am learning. I wish I lived close by as I’d love to visit the studio. The SVS team are awesome and the community here is fantastic!
                            Cheers,
                            Judy

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