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    • Suzy Heitz
      Suzy Heitz last edited by

      04/28/20
      A little journaling today.
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      • Suzy Heitz
        Suzy Heitz last edited by

        First Day of School... A drawing from memory; just imagination with no reference. Boy, this is one of the hardest aspects for me to master. That and complex illustrations.
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        • evilrobot
          evilrobot SVS OG last edited by

          These are really looking good. Great job.

          http://www.palacioillustration.com/

          https://www.scbwi.org/illustrator-gallery/illustrator-detail/?illustrator_id=84142

          https://www.pinterest.com/evilrobot2/pins/

          https://twitter.com/MyEvilRobot

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          • evilrobot
            evilrobot SVS OG last edited by

            Hey Suzy, just looking at your images with the shoes and the cups. Those are really marketable. Have you ever looked into doing surface design work. (or perhaps you already do?) Anyway I've seen this kind of stuff on folders, pillow cases, mugs, all kinds of products. That may be a market worth looking into.

            http://www.palacioillustration.com/

            https://www.scbwi.org/illustrator-gallery/illustrator-detail/?illustrator_id=84142

            https://www.pinterest.com/evilrobot2/pins/

            https://twitter.com/MyEvilRobot

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            • smceccarelli
              smceccarelli Pro SVS OG @Suzy Heitz last edited by

              @Suzy-Heitz Definitely, agree with William. I have also seen a lot of editorial illustration with your style - may be worth contacting fashion magazines and other lifestyle publications (I have seen illustration of this type for example on the in flight magazines of airlines).

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              • Suzy Heitz
                Suzy Heitz @smceccarelli last edited by Suzy Heitz

                @smceccarelli @evilrobot Thanks so much for your comments! I have always loved patterned items like fabric, wrapping paper, etc. and have wondered about how to get into that market. I'm finding I really enjoy editorial too. I'm really working hard to find my line and be consistent ; am working to get my portfolio in line too. I've got to get a website and proper files for upload. Lee's business class really gave me such good ideas. And along with all I'm learning with SVS, I hope to have some market-worthy items soon. Thanks again for your encouragement!

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                • smceccarelli
                  smceccarelli Pro SVS OG @Suzy Heitz last edited by

                  @Suzy-Heitz You may want to check out the Surtex convention: http://www.surtex.com/
                  It is the prime marketplace for surface design (textiles, etc...). I have no idea how this market works, but there are lots of resources and even books about it: just google "Art licensing". I had a whole module about this in one of my business classes for artists...and that is the whole extent of my knowledge 😉

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                  • jacs
                    jacs last edited by

                    Lovely work! Check out Jennifer Nelson and Lilla Rogers for more info on licensing your work. Good luck X

                    Magical, fairy tale art. Www.jacquelinewild.com

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                    • Suzy Heitz
                      Suzy Heitz last edited by

                      Here's a trip into Savannah, GA. It isn't for any particular assignment, I just feel like I should be doing some sort of journaling. Hope it's not too boring for you young folk. hehe

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                      • Rich Green
                        Rich Green SVS OG @Suzy Heitz last edited by

                        @Suzy-Heitz I love your journaling - thanks for continuing to share these!

                        www.richgreenart.com instagram.com/richgreenart/

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                        • smceccarelli
                          smceccarelli Pro SVS OG @Suzy Heitz last edited by

                          @Suzy-Heitz These are wonderful and inspiring, not boring! Please keep sharing!

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                          • Suzy Heitz
                            Suzy Heitz last edited by

                            Refining some process.
                            A Mother's Work Is Never Done!
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                            • Suzy Heitz
                              Suzy Heitz last edited by

                              Here's my first run of the pots and pans. A quick study.
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                              • tomshannon
                                tomshannon @Suzy Heitz last edited by tomshannon

                                @Suzy-Heitz I love your style. Very honest and unique. Keep listening to yourself, it's working 🙂

                                email: tom@tomshannonillustration.com

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                                • smceccarelli
                                  smceccarelli Pro SVS OG last edited by

                                  Definitely works, lovely pieces!

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                                  • evilrobot
                                    evilrobot SVS OG last edited by

                                    Nice updates looking great.

                                    http://www.palacioillustration.com/

                                    https://www.scbwi.org/illustrator-gallery/illustrator-detail/?illustrator_id=84142

                                    https://www.pinterest.com/evilrobot2/pins/

                                    https://twitter.com/MyEvilRobot

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                                    • Suzy Heitz
                                      Suzy Heitz last edited by

                                      So yes, I've been working on thumbnails for 3rd Thursday and also practicing Photoshop, scanning, adjustments, layers, text. Here's my practice; a simple self assignment.
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                                      • Suzy Heitz
                                        Suzy Heitz last edited by

                                        Working on my pies; drawing, inking, watercolor, scanning, editing.

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                                        • Jason Kellogg
                                          Jason Kellogg last edited by

                                          Good stuff, your style is so fun and full of energy!
                                          My favorite is the Key Lime Pie.

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                                          • Suzy Heitz
                                            Suzy Heitz last edited by

                                            My mom's birthday was yesterday. She passed away December 2014. Holidays are still hard.
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