Featured Student for July

silvialcg · 30 Jun 2020, 21:09

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 · 1 Jul 2020, 06:39

@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 · 1 Jul 2020, 00:12

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 · 1 Jul 2020, 00:22

Been working with line a lot lately!

Katie Kordesh · 1 Jul 2020, 00:24

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

KajsaH · 1 Jul 2020, 06:39

@baileymvidler Thank you!

Elena Marengoni · 1 Jul 2020, 07:23

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

Coley · 3 Jul 2020, 20:25

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

Miriam · 10 Jul 2020, 13:13

@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 · 10 Jul 2020, 13:40

@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 · 10 Jul 2020, 13:45

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

aprilshin · 11 Jul 2020, 03:16

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

KajsaH · 14 Jul 2020, 07:17

@Miriam thank you!

silvialcg · 15 Jul 2020, 11:47

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

silvialcg · 15 Jul 2020, 11:50

Does anyone know when and how we know who the selected student is? Never done this before. @Lee-White @Will-Terry

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