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    JULY CONTEST: Design a book cover for the Wizard of Oz

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    • JessicaStauffer
      JessicaStauffer @Ross Cuellar 0 last edited by

      @Ross-Cuellar-0 Thank you! I took the gesture drawing and character design classes SVS has and they helped me soooo much with the design/movement in the characters. I was really happy with how they turned out!

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      • rachelpenman
        rachelpenman last edited by rachelpenman

        wizard of oz book cover fin.png
        Rachel Penman
        www.rachelpenman.co.uk

        (it was on the image...no idea where it went!!)

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        • JoshuaDages
          JoshuaDages @JessicaStauffer last edited by

          @JessicaStauffer Thank you!

          Joshua Dages
          https://www.instagram.com/joshuadagesart/
          https://joshuadages.com/
          https://www.etsy.com/shop/JoshuaDagesArt

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            allidryer last edited by

            Hello all - here is my submission:

            Wizard of Oz.png

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            • Quackamos
              Quackamos last edited by

              Here is my completed piece, I wanted to do something also in the graphic novel/comic style, and as well as incorporate a hint of the "rubber hose" style of cartoons for fun! I'm nervous posting, but I really want to try get more pieces in my portfolio this year. :' )

              WizardofOz_Bookcover_July2020Contest_JackieSmith_Cropped.jpg

              https://www.instagram.com/quackamos/
              Twitter - https://twitter.com/quackamos

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              • Sasha Contreras
                Sasha Contreras last edited by Sasha Contreras

                My entry for the Wizard of Oz book cover illustration WizardofOz_SashaContreras.jpg

                Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chiquis_studio/
                Portfolio: https://sasharc.myportfolio.com/home

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                • Eric Droke
                  Eric Droke last edited by Eric Droke

                  Here's my post for the July contest. It was a challenge working with such an iconic piece of literature. It was tough trying to avoid the original aesthetic, not to mention the movie's influence. I'm still very new to this, so definitely a good challenge for me.

                  These are the gifts (in the book) given by the Wizard: a silk heart filled with sawdust for the Tin Man, a scoop of bran filled with pins and needles ("bran new brains") for the Scarecrow, and a bottle of "courage" potion for the Lion. (Also, Dorothy's shoes are silver in the book.) All these things were just substitutes for the real gifts acquired along the journey on the yellow brick road... love, wisdom, courage, and a way home. Hope you enjoy!

                  SVS_July_Oz.jpg

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                    jdubz last edited by jdubz

                    Here's my submission. I'm kind of out in the weeds on this one a bit because it's more of an adaptation of the book, but I really wanted to push myself with mixing styles and I've really been wanting to practice some graphic novel looks, so here we go 😛

                    svs-cover.jpg

                    Josh White
                    https://www.instagram.com/joshwhiteillustration/

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

                      @Quackamos it’s so cute!!!! This looks like it could be the cover of a comics

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

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

                        @jdubz ha! 😂😂😂 this is a fun one. Maybe instead of “Missing” you could write “Departed”, The Departed Wizard of Oz. 😂😂😂

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

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                          jdubz @Nyrryl Cadiz last edited by

                          @Nyrryl-Cadiz Ohhh I like that. I had like 5 words I was trying to figure out and I replaced Vanishing with Missing... I think I like Departed more. Didn't even occur to me 🙂

                          Josh White
                          https://www.instagram.com/joshwhiteillustration/

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                          • carrieannebrown
                            carrieannebrown @jdubz last edited by carrieannebrown

                            @jdubz this is really good, great use of shadow. I wonder how strict the judges will be about changing the brief. It's a great portfolio piece either way, and that's the main goal at the end of the day. Love the dark castle on right too.

                            www.instagram.com/carrieannesdesigns/
                            www.carrieannebrown.co.uk

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                            • deborah Haagenson
                              deborah Haagenson last edited by

                              I don't know if they'll judge based on the spec, but my opinion is that it's disrespectful not to follow them. They would have intended us to follow them or they wouldn't have written them. You wouldn't do this with an actual client would you?

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                              • carrieannebrown
                                carrieannebrown @deborah Haagenson last edited by

                                @deborah-Haagenson yes that's what I thought, I assumed Jake's intention was to create a more realistic brief as if we were working for a client, so I've stuck to the specs. But if it doesn't align with the market people want to work for, I guess it makes more sense to create something more specific to their portfolio aims. I wonder if solutions that don't fit the brief will be considered in the final 16.

                                www.instagram.com/carrieannesdesigns/
                                www.carrieannebrown.co.uk

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                                • Nyrryl  Cadiz
                                  Nyrryl Cadiz SVS OG @deborah Haagenson last edited by

                                  @deborah-Haagenson Well, Jake did give use creative freedom 😁

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

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                                    Ruth Tripp last edited by

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                                    What a fun prompt! This is my first ever submission. I’ve been super inspired by all the amazing art here at SVS! Was a little intimidated to post, but everybody else’s courage to post their work is rallying. So here I go, too!😊👍 Thanks, SVS Team!

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                                    • Johanna Kim
                                      Johanna Kim SVS OG @Eric Droke last edited by

                                      @Eric-Droke Love your unique concept, attention to the details of the original story and final illustration! Looks very intriguing and professional.

                                      http://www.johannakim.com
                                      http://instagram.com/johannahkim/

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                                        jdubz @carrieannebrown last edited by jdubz

                                        @carrieannebrown Thanks I appreciate it! Yeah that was my thought - more than likely I won't be in the contest because I went that direction, which will be fine. It was my call to deviate so I'll live with what happens 🙂

                                        Josh White
                                        https://www.instagram.com/joshwhiteillustration/

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                                        • Quackamos
                                          Quackamos @Nyrryl Cadiz last edited by

                                          @Nyrryl-Cadiz Ahh thank you so much!

                                          https://www.instagram.com/quackamos/
                                          Twitter - https://twitter.com/quackamos

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                                          • Jordi Ventura
                                            Jordi Ventura last edited by Jordi Ventura

                                            Hi everyone, Here is my submission!
                                            It took more than I expected, but I think I learn a few things doing it, so worth the time investment! Have a nice day!

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                                            https://jordiventuraart.com
                                            https://www.instagram.com/jordiventura.art/

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