Featured Student for July

[BreannaB]

@AustinShurtliff thank you! Still a long way to go, but I’m LOVING my SVS classes, the podcasts, blog-posts, and the forums...I’ve learned so much already!

[KajsaH]

@Heather-Boyd Yes! Do it!

[AustinShurtliff]

@ArtofAleksey its been pretty good. The people here are really nice, but I miss the mountains and green in Utah where we just lived. Luckily we are only planning to be here for two more years until I finish my PhD program.

[ArtofAleksey]

@AustinShurtliff yes this is only temporary after all, it’s good you got to see a bit more and got to think about where you wanna move to. What area of the state are you living in? A friend of mine is moving back there to be with his family

[Dima Eichhorn]

@Heather-Boyd So much magic here. Love it.

[AustinShurtliff]

@ArtofAleksey we are in the northern part near New Mexico. Its pretty far from any of the big cities in the State.

[silvialcg]

I take so long to make my illustrations! Haven't managed to do more than the contest illustrations... currently working on a faster process, but not sure I'm happy with the result, so won't share yet... So for now, here's what I've managed to finish are you all having the same problem or is it just me?!

[baileyvidler]

@Heather-Boyd I love Zoe Persico's work sooo much. And that particular piece in one of my favorites as well!

@KajsaH You did a really good job! I love your composition and textures!

[aprilshin]

This forum is constantly pushing me to level up and to put myself out there, so here I am! I'm still trying to nail down a style, but I know that comes with time. Loving all the beautiful images I see on this forum every day!

[Katie Kordesh]

Been working with line a lot lately!

[Katie Kordesh]

@Elena-Marengoni I love love your submission! So surreal and lovely

[KajsaH]

@baileymvidler Thank you!

[Elena Marengoni]

@Katie-Kordesh thank you!!! I really like yours too! Such a cool style and vibrant atmospheres!

[Coley]

@Miriam I’m just seeing this comment, thank you

[Miriam]

@KajsaH - Both of these have a fun energy to them. I love the dog / fox! It's so cute. I also like the texture of the plants on the hills.

[Miriam]

@silvialcg - Yes, I have a hard time finishing drawings, too! (Partly from being at a beginner level, and partly due to my health.)

I've been meaning to watch and 'paint' along with some SVS videos. I know Will Terry had one a little while ago. I can come up with a sketch that looks ok, but I don't have any painting / coloring skills. Lee's texture videos on YouTube have been very inspiring—it was exactly what I was wanting! Nice textures can add so much to an illustration.

As with anything—we just need to keep learning & practicing. Also, I think it helps to not worry about how fast you progress if you don't have a lot of time to put into it—just enjoy being creative. If improving your skill is more of a priority, check out Jake Parker's advice for being productive / time management. He has some YouTube videos with great advice on that topic.

[Miriam]

@aprilshin - I like your monkey and alligator characters! I also like the way you used texture in your illustrations.

[aprilshin]

@Miriam Thank you, Miriam! I've been feeling super discouraged these days, but your comment is encouraging. Thank you again!

[KajsaH]

@Miriam thank you!

[silvialcg]

@Miriam Thanks for the tips! I’ve been much faster with the July contest project... so hopefully getting there!