General Discussion

• 

  Did You See This? Artwork sells for $1.4 Million Then Self-Destructs
  • Larry Whitler

  19
  1
  Votes
  19
  Posts
  630
  Views

  

  @evilrobot i like the way you think. Make an opportunity out of a tragedy.
• 

  Online portfolio website / looking for feedback
  • ScribblesByMike

  9
  1
  Votes
  9
  Posts
  296
  Views

  

  Lovely looking website, easy to navigate and your work really stands out on the pages. I agree with @HeidiGFX , I would lose the illustrations you have alongside your name at the top, even when I expand my browser I still can't see all of the images so it's a bit of a distraction and not needed as you already have your great work on display below your name. Plus 'Scribbles by Mike' is such a strong title! I personally wouldn't call one of your categories 'Kid Lit Art Portfolio', maybe just 'Children's Illustration', to me that just makes it sound a bit more professional Other than that I love the look of it all and your work is brilliant! Love the humour you portray in your illustrations
• 

  Misundertood Monster WIP
  • Marsha Kay Ottum Owen

  2
  0
  Votes
  2
  Posts
  157
  Views

  K

  This is funny, I like it quite a bit! Personally, I think the gesture the dog is making explains what's happening just fine. If you wanted, you could make a darker spot on the side of monster to indicate that it's wet in that area - like when a stone gets wet, the color changes.
• 

  How to get hired: Interview with GNOMON founder Alex Alvarez
  • Diego_BioSteam

  1
  0
  Votes
  1
  Posts
  95
  Views

  

  Very inspiring and deep interview with the founder of GNOMON school. Of course, the focus is on digital art for entertainment industry but what he says applies to any person wanting to have a job as an illustrator. Hope you like it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kl37_C0OI0o
• 

  Monster project final monster.
  • Marsha Kay Ottum Owen

  1
  0
  Votes
  1
  Posts
  104
  Views

  

  I don't knwo the name or age of this kid but here's the last monster I'll be doing for my project this month. Taller than anything. Mostly purple with every other color, no clothes, scary face, three big black eyes.
• 

  Building a passive income print shop
  • NessIllustration

  7
  1
  Votes
  7
  Posts
  285
  Views

  

  @chip-valecek Oh nice I'm glad you're getting them! I scheduled out a bunch of Inktober posts early this month - the problem though is that I ran through my advance so after a bit I didn't have anymore to schedule in advance, I have to post them as I make them haha
• 

  More Monster project Monsters
  • Marsha Kay Ottum Owen

  7
  1
  Votes
  7
  Posts
  285
  Views

  

  They look awesome!! I think the Aqua Man Monster from Mars is my favorite. He reminds me of trippy old cartoons and animation from the 70's.
• 

  Advice for Drawing Female Faces Consistently
  • Jabbernewt

  10
  0
  Votes
  10
  Posts
  243
  Views

  

  @jabbernewt thanks!
• 

  Misunderstood Monster Development
  • Jabbernewt

  1
  0
  Votes
  1
  Posts
  123
  Views

  

  Hullo all! After having no time to take part in the community last quarter, I am SO thrilled to return this month! I'll jump right in: here's my first two ideas for the competition! Crit is very much welcome
• 

  Monster Project again
  • Marsha Kay Ottum Owen

  1
  1
  Votes
  1
  Posts
  113
  Views

  

  Here are a couple more of the monster post cards I've been making for kids. The first one is Katie's. It's name is Bob. Round, purple, happy face . 10 ugly square teeth. Full wrinkly lips Two arms on each side. Hands are green claws. Eyes are not big but they are round and black. Green hair straight and to the shoulders. Two fat long legs (oops, made them skinny) green claws for feet. Body is a green oval with purple polka dots. Tail is long with rounded end and has purple and green stripes. Bob lives in a haunted house with a ghost, spiders and a vampire if possible. The other monster was just me playing around. I have decided it's made of rubber because of that wonky arm wrapped around the handle of the stringed instrument. Anyway, it's a fun challenge and keeping me busy for a while. I have five more on the docket so.....that's all.
• 

  Pets and artwork stories
  • Sas

  13
  2
  Votes
  13
  Posts
  373
  Views

  

  @sas The dog is a Schipperke/Chihuahua mix. She was supposed to be my step-daughter's dog, but my step-daughter is more of a cat person, so she ended up becoming my husband's dog. Coincidentally, her name is Trouble, and she lives up to her name! I'm gonna name our next dog Considerate or something, lol.
• 

  Evidence that Will Terry lives in Utah
  color foliage • • Larry Whitler

  3
  0
  Votes
  3
  Posts
  218
  Views

  

  @kaitlinmakes ha, ha I put glasses on to see little Will Terry somewhere. And then i heard crayons and everything was clear
• 

  Monster Project-Isaac's Monster
  • Marsha Kay Ottum Owen

  1
  1
  Votes
  1
  Posts
  86
  Views

  

  Isaac's Monster is blue. It has red eyes that are vertical, six spines on the back, two arms out front. He is leaning forward. He has two arms and two legs that are long. He has a scary face. His mouth is purple and has wrinkles, he has a long green tail with a sharp end. He is near his cave. He has bristly brown hair on top of his head. There are orange circles on his body.
• 

  Monster Project Hunter's Monster (9 yo)
  • Marsha Kay Ottum Owen

  1
  1
  Votes
  1
  Posts
  91
  Views

  

  Okay, here is the next Monster in the project. Hunter had a very detailed and long description! It's name is Joe. Blue, skinny body. One horn in top of the head. Two ears, orange eyes that are very wide, a mad mouth with green lips, yellow belly, 3 horns on the back, short round red tail, 2 feet with 6 toes on each foot, 3 arms-2 on the right side and 1 on the left. No belly button, arms are hairy. He's in the jungle eating a banana.
• 

  Danzig's Monster
  • Marsha Kay Ottum Owen

  1
  1
  Votes
  1
  Posts
  83
  Views

  

  Danzig is my grandson 4 1/2 years old He wanted a vampire and a dragon monster with a long list of colors.
• 

  Monster Project WIP
  • Marsha Kay Ottum Owen

  2
  2
  Votes
  2
  Posts
  148
  Views

  

  Just thought I'd share my current Monster. This description came from my grandson who is 4 1/2. A dragon and a vampire with a long list of colors. I will paint it tomorrow Sorry for the bad photo.
• 

  Brand new website!
  • NessIllustration

  34
  7
  Votes
  34
  Posts
  833
  Views

  

  @zombie-rhythm Thank you mate!
• 

  Penguin imprint with open submissions
  • juliepeelart

  4
  5
  Votes
  4
  Posts
  209
  Views

  K

  Thank you for posting this!
• 

  Monster Project #3
  • Marsha Kay Ottum Owen

  2
  3
  Votes
  2
  Posts
  136
  Views

  

  @marsha-kay-ottum-owen I do NOT want to meet this monster!! Ha!!
• 

  Monster Project
  • Marsha Kay Ottum Owen

  3
  2
  Votes
  3
  Posts
  126
  Views

  

  @djlambson Thanks