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      Robert Henderson @Valerie Light last edited by

      @Valerie-Light

      Oh, this is really a fun illustration and concept. Cutaways are always interesting and are a great visual map for presenting a story. My vote goes to the multiple storied illustration. Way to go!

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        Kim Rosenlof @Valerie Light last edited by

        @Valerie-Light I agree with @Kristen-Lango . I think having the plugging-in person and the popcorn person in the same area makes it seem like they are working together better. I didn't get that in number 1 as much. (at least I think the bottom person on the left is making popcorn?)

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          Valerie Light @Kristen Lango last edited by

          @Kristen-Lango @Kim-Rosenlof I agree, and it's good to look at it with fresh eyes again today. Onward with the house format. Thanks, both of you.

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            AngelinaKizz @Valerie Light last edited by

            @Valerie-Light I love the ideas you've got going on. 2 is definitely my preference over 1. 2 has much more story going on, that's easier to read than in number 1. I'm not sure why the color distracts from the story, maybe because it's drawing my eye to the colors and not the characters. But the colors feel like they're the first and foremost, and I had to look really hard for the characters. Maybe you could add color to the characters to make them more the focus? I love 2. 2 has a clean structure to it, my eye moves around the whole piece, and the story is very there.

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            • Larue
              Larue last edited by

              Adorable concept. I personally think you don't need more than 2 lightening flashes very obviously connecting to the power source. Too may flashes draws away from the idea of capturing the electricity to make your popcorn and powering the TV. ( and maybe just creating a fire!) Super cute.

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                jenn @Valerie Light last edited by

                @Valerie-Light I think the 2nd one emphasizes the story more, whereas #1 is about both the exterior and interior. Therefore #2 works better. This is a super fun concept. I wonder though where the other family members will sit? Perhaps the upstairs room needs to be a little bigger.

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                • Valerie Light
                  Valerie Light last edited by

                  All right, friends, I think line and value are pretty much set here.
                  My style (and my soul) are made of overcomplicating things, and at this point I'm trying to embrace it and make it work for me. Is it?

                  Next I plan to add washes of transparent color, maybe just light blue, dark blue, and yellow for storm/shadows, electricity, and popcorn. Color studies to come.

                  Screen Shot 2022-05-26 at 9.05.53 AM.png

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                    Asyas_illos @Valerie Light last edited by

                    @Valerie-Light very original concept love it!

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                      Robert Henderson @Valerie Light last edited by

                      @Valerie-Light

                      Oh yeah, this is telling a very fun story you definitely nailed a solid concept. Nicely done, very excited to see the finished piece.

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                        Valerie Light @Asyas_illos last edited by

                        @Asyas_illos Thanks, Asya!

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                          Valerie Light @Robert Henderson last edited by

                          @Robert-Henderson Thank you! That is so encouraging.

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                            Valerie Light last edited by

                            I think it's done, but I'm gonna let it sit here for a day or so before submitting. What do you think?

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                            • AngelinaKizz
                              AngelinaKizz last edited by

                              Love it! Fantastic work as always Valerie!

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                                PenAndrew @Valerie Light last edited by PenAndrew

                                @Valerie-Light Amazingly creative, fun and cleverly designed and definitely a top 16 entry. I love how you show us a cut away to gain entry into the place. I bet this popcorn tastes the best! I wonder what movies do horror characters watch?

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                                  Valerie Light @PenAndrew last edited by

                                  @AngelinaKizz @PenAndrew Thanks! They're watching a monster movie, of course. Godzilla, in this case.

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                                    PenAndrew @Valerie Light last edited by

                                    @Valerie-Light Ha ha, yes my thinking that it could go either way into the theme of horror or something completely different, maybe we watch scary things and so maybe scary things watch light hearted things and that scares them!

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                                      PenAndrew @Valerie Light last edited by PenAndrew

                                      @Valerie-Light Godzilla-Stephen Noshiejpg.jpg
                                      I was drawing this before I saw your reply! Its a tiny drawing.

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                                        AlliFaith @Valerie Light last edited by

                                        @Valerie-Light I love this so much!! Probably my favorite so far.

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                                          PenAndrew @AlliFaith last edited by

                                          @AlliFaith @Valerie-Light Yes, and Like Godzilla it kills the competition dead! Ha ha.

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