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    • Craig Imrie
      Craig Imrie @Jon Anderson last edited by

      @jon-anderson No.5 stood out to me because it's different from how you normally see snowmen.
      But in a good way, I would be interested in seeing more of that!

      Www.instagram.com/createdbyimrie

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      • burvantill
        burvantill Moderator last edited by

        After a quick glance I like 5, 10, 11 & 14.
        I was trying to decide why I liked them so
        I looked closer. Non of the ones I like have feet. Go figure lol. Maybe I like a classic snowman. The ones that have to stay where you put them. Of those four I like the stump the best. He’s very original. πŸ‘

        Lisa Burvant
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        Instagram & Twitter & SVS: @burvantill

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        • Jon Anderson
          Jon Anderson SVS OG @Craig Imrie last edited by

          @craig-imrie Thanks for the feedback! I'm very curious about this character, too. I may have to explore his world a little more and see what I find there.

          instagram.com/jonandersonillu

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          • Jon Anderson
            Jon Anderson SVS OG @burvantill last edited by

            @burvantill Thanks for the comment! I guess there's a reason why the classic is the classic. The little stumpy one keeps grabbing my attention, too, so I'll have explore that further.

            instagram.com/jonandersonillu

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            • MisterLorde
              MisterLorde last edited by

              1 and 10 are my faves. 1 has a real elderly wisdom-dispensing neighbour vibe to him. 10 is just jolly and vibrant; it's all in his face, while the shrug gives him a happy-go-lucky feel. πŸ™‚

              http://www.allanlorde.com β€’ https://www.instagram.com/misterlorde/

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              • Eli
                Eli last edited by

                I love 5.. Very original, kinda creepy. Like you said, explore his world--if not for this project, then for something.

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                • ?
                  A Former User last edited by

                  I really like 6 and 10, I also love 11 but maybe he's a bit too creepy for the story concept you're going for? I like how round and clumsy 6 and 10 could be if they were chasing a little dog, number 6 also has a sad look about him which tells me more about his character and personality!
                  I love number 10's jumper! πŸ˜ƒ

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                  • Jon Anderson
                    Jon Anderson SVS OG @MisterLorde last edited by

                    @misterlorde The first thing I thought of when reading your comment on number 1 was the Wilson character from the show Home Improvement. That could be fun to play around with. Number 10 does seem very expressive and full of energy. Thanks for the feedback!

                    instagram.com/jonandersonillu

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                    • Jon Anderson
                      Jon Anderson SVS OG @Guest last edited by

                      @hannahmccaffery The goal on this page morphed into a "draw X amount of things" type challenge with snowmen about halfway through and I thought if I found a great design I could change the idea accordingly. I do want to refine most of these and see if I can do 25 to start and maybe little by little turn it into the Design 100 Somethings that Jake (I think) started. I like the humor aspect you mentioned with the clumsiness of 6 and 10. Thanks!

                      instagram.com/jonandersonillu

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                      • Jon Anderson
                        Jon Anderson SVS OG @Eli last edited by

                        @eli Thanks for the encouragement! I just now thought, "If he's trying to shoo away a bird from resting on him what would he do if a dog came along ready to leave his mark?" I can't leave him alone now. I have to go back and explore sometime!

                        instagram.com/jonandersonillu

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                        • Chip Valecek
                          Chip Valecek SVS Team SVS OG @Jon Anderson last edited by

                          @jon-anderson 11 jumps to me. But depending on the story it may not fit. But he is a great character. 9 has a great shape for a simple illustration. I also like 6.


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                          • Jon Anderson
                            Jon Anderson SVS OG @Chip Valecek last edited by

                            @chip-valecek Thanks Chip! 11 was really fun to draw. I had Scrooge in mind as an old curmudgeon snowman and it went from there.

                            instagram.com/jonandersonillu

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                            • MisterLorde
                              MisterLorde @Jon Anderson last edited by

                              @jon-anderson No problem!

                              http://www.allanlorde.com β€’ https://www.instagram.com/misterlorde/

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                              • Sophie Lawson
                                Sophie Lawson @Jon Anderson last edited by

                                @jon-anderson 4 stood out to me … he has attitude, yet he's in the shape of a heart … so he may be mean looking, but I think he's a big softy and full of love really πŸ™‚ I'm curious what he's about to do next though lol

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                                YouTube @SOPHiELAWSON

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                                • ponderosapeach
                                  ponderosapeach last edited by

                                  First of all congratulations on being a Father! wow so exciting and crazy! I has a couple in there I liked but I think the one that called to me most was the smallest one #12....the child snowman for some reason that concept of a little snowman made by a little kid so I guess it would be a snow kid... I just love that idea I can see a little kid copying their dad in making a snowman and this little mini snowman comes to life and is a snowkid! I'm sure there are all sorts of adventures he/she could get into including being bullied by the neighborhood stray dog. Love your thumbnails all of them are great ideas!

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                                  • julian beresford
                                    julian beresford SVS OG last edited by

                                    @Jon-Anderson I like 4, 5 and 7, the character design of 5 really work well I would like to see that design to be fully render

                                    Julian Beresford - Freelance Illustrator
                                    www. jgberesford.com
                                    https://www.instagram.com/jbfantasticalemporium/

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                                    • MountainBeehive
                                      MountainBeehive last edited by

                                      3 and 11 are my fav β€” snowgrandpas ftw!! All of them together would work well as a series too, especially if they were to interact

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                                      • Jon Anderson
                                        Jon Anderson SVS OG last edited by Jon Anderson

                                        Thank you guys for all your feedback! The month is quickly getting away from me and I am running out of time for the contest. It's nearly the antithesis of Slowvember except I've been able to at least think about it from time to time. I was able to do some thumbnails but they all follow the same concept of the snowman searching for the arm and the dog has it elsewhere. Do any of these compositions have potential? After outlining them I'm drawn to #3 but it may just be the simplicity of it. Also, does any of this say "slow" to anyone?
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                                        instagram.com/jonandersonillu

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                                        • chrisaakins
                                          chrisaakins @Jon Anderson last edited by

                                          @jon-anderson I really like #5. The snowman looking in the doghouse really captures my eye the most.

                                          Chris Akins
                                          www.chrisakinsart.com
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                                          • julian beresford
                                            julian beresford SVS OG last edited by

                                            Number 5 for me too!

                                            Julian Beresford - Freelance Illustrator
                                            www. jgberesford.com
                                            https://www.instagram.com/jbfantasticalemporium/

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