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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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  AUGUST CONTEST: SUPERSTITION
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  VACATION GONE WRONG - SLIDESHOW
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  Any idea when the critique video will be posted?
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  Lisa Burvant Featured for August!
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  @Judy-Elizabeth-Wilson Very nerve wracking! Your interview was very good! It’s so good to hear about the different journeys that we all have.
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  JULY CONTEST: WHEN SUMMER VACATION GOES WRONG.
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  @maibutterfly2277 Thank you so much!!!
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  JUNE CONTEST: GODZILLA'S NEXT CHALLENGER
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  @ShannonBiondi Thanks
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  Jonas Zavacky Featured for July!
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  The featured student for July is Jonas Zavacky! The Q&A with Jonas (@JONAS ZAVACKY) is up on the blog. Below is an introduction to the Q&A that Kathryn Adebayo (@KATHRYNADEBAYO) conducted with Jonas: "Here is an invitation to sit back and relax for a moment. If you are a fellow creative, prepare yourself for a break from the hectic business side of your art career, the stresses of commissions, the worry of artist block, the question of whether or not you have the ideal portfolio... Just enjoy the next few minutes while you read this exchange with SVSLearn student, Jonas Zavacky, and let yourself be reminded of the most real and true reasons why you do what you do." Read the whole Q&A on the blog. Want to be featured on the homepage? Submit your art to this post by July 10th for a chance to be featured for August!
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  GODZILLA Slideshow
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  As always, Chip, you've done a lovely job! Thank-you so much!!
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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