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  JUDGING FOR AUGUST CONTEST "MUSIC"! PICK YOUR FAV!
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  What about @Lee-White choosing top 10 or some number and then everyone voting on those ones?
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  Live Class Schedule
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  @Lee-White Yes, thanks for writing. I saw the email this past week. Sadly (happily?), I've got a deadline to finish final artwork for a PB by end May. I don't think I can spare the time. Will it be available afterward to members?
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  New Forum Design!!!!
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  Thanks Aaron!
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  JUNE CONTEST: GODZILLA'S NEXT CHALLENGER
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  Here's my entry. This is my first entry into these contests and I only joined this one because I was already working on a Kaiju idea in my head. I just recently joined an axe throwing league and my personal throwing axe is one modeled after the Axe Gang axes from Kung Fu Hustle. It has a flat-edged blade instead of a curved one so in my design, I incorporated that detail. Otherwise, it's basically the same kaiju fro Pacific Rim. Did this on paper first with pencil, then ink and then in Procreate. https://www.instagram.com/p/By-VUdcHUjX/
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  Sarah LuAnn Featured for June!
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  The featured student for June is Sarah LuAnn Perkins! The Q&A with Sarah LuAnn (@SARAH LUANN) is up on the blog. Below is an introduction to the Q&A that Kathryn Adebayo (@KATHRYNADEBAYO) conducted with Sarah LuAnn: "Being an artist may be a romantic vision for many creatives, but anyone who has tried it also knows that it takes sweat and dedication. Artist Sarah LuAnn Perkins is a fantastic example of someone giving it her all, and in this interview she shares how she's striving diligently at this phase in her life. Have you ever wondered, "How will I ever finish this project that's still living in my head?" or, "When will I be good enough to take the next step?" If so, Sarah's insights may strike a chord with you." Read the whole Q&A on the blog. Want to be featured on the homepage? Submit your art to this post for a chance to be featured for August!
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  APRIL PROMPT "THE MOMENT BEFORE"
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  @Lee-White I just saw this post today about your video critiques of all of the submissions. I was captivated by your suggestions to each image and watched the whole thing through. Thank you very much on the critique, I do use traditional mediums as this point and I am investigating digital formats to bring my work to the next level and hopefully increase interest in my work for children's illustration. Jessica Jolicoeur
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  MAY CONTEST: MERMAY!
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  @LisaF Thank you for all the work you obviously put in on this! It sounds like it was a major headache! I think we’d all LOVE to have more critiques from the guys, whether they are live or not. It would really help us see our blond spots & where we need to improve! Thanks again!
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  MERMAY 2019 Slideshow
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  @Chip-Valecek same here. Hope to see todays Crit in the recorded version
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  APRIL CONTEST VIDEO CRITIQUES!
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  I am just getting caught up with this but loved that you took the time to do it. A great way to listen and learn... pointers that can be great reminders for illustrators at all stages.
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  $$$$$MAY CONTEST UPDATES: $$$$
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  Wow, that's awesome!!!
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  Show off your badge!
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  @Chip-Valecek Thanks. Good to know.
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  NEW MONTHLY CONTEST!! MERMAIDS! (MERMEN!)
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  @Chip-Valecek This is Great!! Well done!
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  THE MOMENT BEFORE Slide Show
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  @Chip-Valecek so much easier to view this way, thanks!
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  NEW CATEGORY
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  Wicked awesome
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  NEW RULES FOR CONTESTS STARTING IN MAY
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  @MichaelaH That's what happens when I leave for one day - something new .
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  MARCH BOOK COVER CONTEST RESULTS
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  Oh wow thank you so much for the feedback @Lee-White it's really helpful! Congratulations to everyone who won or was mentioned, the work is really wonderful
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  LOVE CONTEST RESULTS
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  Congratulations to everyone! And thanks for adding such detailed feedback, Lee, because all of us learn something from it. @peteolczyk I loved this from the moment I saw it--especially the color and light, which also includes its unity. The work on this form just gets better and better, and I'm so lucky to have this group to look to for inspiration! ️
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  New Video: Loosening up in Watercolor
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  @JudeKill wow... this is really scary
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  "BIG" Contest Results
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  Fantastic art by all involved and wonderful feedback and critiques too.
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  JANUARY PROMPT "BIG"
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  @K-Flagg This is great!