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    • Darian
      Darian SVS OG last edited by

      I like Option 1.

      In option 2, the sticker like effect of the white border takes away the depth you have in option 1.

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      • ArtofAleksey
        ArtofAleksey last edited by

        I’m curious, Replace the white border with a black border, what’s it look like?

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        • SarahF
          SarahF @Chip Valecek last edited by

          @Chip-Valecek great monster! I like option one best! To me it feels more like the characters are living inside the scene... whereas in option two they kinda pop off the page more with the white border.

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          • MichaelaH
            MichaelaH last edited by

            I am also votoing for option 1

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            • shinjifujioka
              shinjifujioka SVS OG last edited by

              My vote is with option 1! Also, maybe a bit late to mention this, but I was thinking that a "no fishing" sign might be placed a little further up the dock where people could see. Or maybe the boy is fishing because someone placed the "no fishing" sign on that end post?

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              • Kevin Longueil
                Kevin Longueil SVS OG @Chip Valecek last edited by

                @Chip-Valecek I cast my vote for number one Chip

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                • Whitney Simms
                  Whitney Simms SVS OG last edited by

                  Yep, no white lines needed for this one. I love how it turned out. The coloring of the tail totally give the huge clue about the mermaid! I just had to be patient. And his expression is perfect. I think you hit the nail on the head with all your words or story points with this! The no fishing sign is too much of a focal point l. I agree with the rest of the crew. Great job!

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                  • Erin.Cortese
                    Erin.Cortese Moderator @Chip Valecek last edited by

                    @Chip-Valecek Definitely option 1! When I first
                    saw your linework I was actually going to suggest trying this one without the white line.

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

                      Thanks everyone!!! I guess 1 is the over all winner.


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

                        May I also add I LOVE all the advice and feedback from you guys. Its amazing the support we all get! Thanks!


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                        • animatosoor
                          animatosoor last edited by animatosoor

                          @Chip-Valecek I realize this might be late, but I just had to drop in and say the story you're telling in this illustration really caught my eye! It's humorous and the narrative is really clear.

                          Just wanted to add also that it's a refreshing spin on Mermay, and the monster design is great! Quite terrifying while also being funny.

                          And for what it's worth, my vote would also have been for Option 1. It looks good. :face_savouring_delicious_food:

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                          • Heather Boyd
                            Heather Boyd @Chip Valecek last edited by

                            @Chip-Valecek

                            Your water is really nice.

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                            • MirkaH
                              MirkaH last edited by

                              Colors are really nice, if its easy to change the scales are going the wrong way at the last 3 sections.

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

                                Again thanks to everyone who has helped with advice, I think it really helped a lot! Here is the final.

                                mermay19_sm.jpg


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                                • Coreyartus
                                  Coreyartus Moderator last edited by

                                  Oh, Chip--this looks great!!!

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

                                    @Coreyartus Thanks!


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