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    • J
      jph_illustrates last edited by

      Hi all,

      I am Jessica, a graphic designer by trade, current stay at home mom to 3 little ones and aspiring illustrator. After making up story after story for my girls I wrote a children's book for them that I would love to illustrate one day. I decided to start taking SVS courses and have discovered a passion for illustration. I am dreaming of making illustration a career once my kids are a little older. I still have a lot to learn as I slowly work through the curriculum, any encouragement/advice is appreciated!

      I started an instagram to share my work and track my progress as I learn new skills through SVS (like I said, I am truly a novice) but here it is: @jph_illustrates

      Really appreciate this community!

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      • ajillustrates
        ajillustrates @jph_illustrates last edited by

        @jph_illustrates Welcome from a fellow Texan!

        https://ajillustrates.com
        https://www.instagram.com/aj.illustrates/

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        • Asyas_illos
          Asyas_illos @jph_illustrates last edited by

          @jph_illustrates welcome you’ve come to the right place! Looking forward to seeing more from you!

          Asyasewardillos@gmail.com
          www.Instagram.com/asyas_illos/
          https://asyasewardillos.wixsite.com/mysite

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          • MarcRobinson
            MarcRobinson @jph_illustrates last edited by

            @jph_illustrates hi! Glad to have you here. I'm in a similar boat, and there are other parents on the forum too. It's great to have people on a similar journey. Can't wait to see your work.

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            • Jeremy Ross
              Jeremy Ross @jph_illustrates last edited by

              Welcome Jessica @jph_illustrates! Fellow Texan and family man also here working to improve my skills whenever I can.

              https://www.instagram.com/jeremyrayross
              https://www.jeremyrayross.com/
              https://twitter.com/jeremyrayross
              https://jeremyrayross.substack.com/

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              • AngelinaKizz
                AngelinaKizz last edited by

                Welcome!!!

                www.evarartistry.com
                www.Instagram.com/evarartistry/

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                • Nyrryl  Cadiz
                  Nyrryl Cadiz SVS OG @jph_illustrates last edited by

                  @jph_illustrates welcome to the forum!

                  Portfolio: nyrrylcadiz.com
                  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyrryl_cadiz/
                  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbJCF1Im8ZO7hpGWTKOJMuA

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                  • KevinTreaccar
                    KevinTreaccar last edited by

                    DFW Texan here trying to figure out if I can make it as an author or author/illustrator. You made a great decision joining here.

                    kevintreaccar.com
                    instagram.com/kevintreaccar

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                    • Rafael Morales III
                      Rafael Morales III @jph_illustrates last edited by

                      @jph_illustrates Welcome from a half-Texan! Enjoy the ride!

                      -RM3-

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                      • Chantal Goetheer
                        Chantal Goetheer @jph_illustrates last edited by

                        @jph_illustrates welcome! A great plan and your little ones will be a great audience. But men it can be a struggle to find time with little kids around. Looking forward to see your work!

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                        • Jean Watson
                          Jean Watson @jph_illustrates last edited by

                          @jph_illustrates Hello and welcome! I tried your instagram but it doesn't seem to work?

                          Looking forward to seeing it. 🙂

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                          • ArtistErin
                            ArtistErin last edited by

                            Welcome Jessica! Where in TX are you? My kids are in Houston/ San Marcus- Austin and League City 🙂 I lived in Friendswood for a year...

                            Erin Richardson
                            instagram.com/erinrichardsondesigns21
                            www.erinrichardsondesigns.com

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                              jph_illustrates @Jean Watson last edited by

                              @Jean-Watson hi there! I just posted my handle above, here is a link:

                              https://www.instagram.com/jph_illustrates

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                                jph_illustrates @ArtistErin last edited by

                                @ArtistErin We are not far from League City, what a small world!

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                                • J
                                  jph_illustrates last edited by

                                  Thank you everyone for the warm welcome and encouragement! I completed "How to Draw Everything" and am moving on to the Perspective Drawing courses next. Do most people go through the foundations classes in the order they are posted, or cherry pick around?

                                  Like I said, so new to all of this. Just finished my second digital illustration ever. Learning something new each time!

                                  Screenshot 2022-12-07 at 2.55.35 PM.jpg

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                                    Cordelia F @jph_illustrates last edited by

                                    @jph_illustrates Jessica, I know this is a super old thread, but I was looking through old introductions to get to know people (I haven't done my own yet, but I will!) and I just wanted to let you know that there is something about this picture that I absolutely love. There's something fresh and delightful like a drawing done by a child, but the style doesn't look childish.

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                                    • Sarah VanDam
                                      Sarah VanDam @jph_illustrates last edited by

                                      @jph_illustrates Welcome!!!

                                      https://sarahvandam.art/
                                      Instagram: @sarahvandam.art and @artistsandbox.etsy

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