Hi, I'm Allison!

[PenAndrew]

@AlliFaith Welcome, and thanks for your honest introduction. Sorry to hear about your family loss. I think using art as a therapeutic tool is very smart. I have used poetry and verse in a similar way, at difficult times.
Yes, looking at your work you look like a natural children's book illustrator, with a definite style and ability.
I also felt reluctant to introduce myself, for me it was another stage of getting over the fear of presentation, yesterday I posted my first drawings, another stage to get over. I hope you get all you need and enjoy these SVS courses(if you have subscribed) forums, and friendly people that are clearly kind and helpful to others seeking the same or similar dream. Good luck.

[AlliFaith]

@PenAndrew Thanks so much! I haven't worked up the nerve yet to start posting WIPs, so I know what you mean, but I am sure we will both get there! And yes, I am subscribed. The courses have been such a HUGE help!

[PenAndrew]

@AlliFaith I took the l plunge yesterday and shared my treehouse ideas.

[AngelinaKizz]

Welcome Allison. I’m sorry that you’ve had a turbulent few years, and I hope that reconnecting with your art has brought you some comfort. This is a great community, and I’m sure you’ll see much growth by being here. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with in the future.

[AlliFaith]

@AngelinaKizz thank you! Perhaps my story was too much of a downer, hahaha, but my point was so say that through tragedy I rediscovered a passion.

[PenAndrew]

@AlliFaith Not a downer, truthful and honest and appreciated and valuable to hear.

[AlliFaith]

@PenAndrew it means a lot to hear that, thank you. Perhaps it will inspire someone else. That’s always my hope.

[PenAndrew]

@AlliFaith Honesty is a valuable gift that we can give others.

[AngelinaKizz]

@AlliFaith
Definitely!
I lost the use of my dominant hand in an injury just before covid and now use my non dominant. So I totally empathize with finding joy after hardship and struggle. Keep drawing!

[AlliFaith]

@AngelinaKizz wow, that’s amazing! Go you!

[Nyrryl Cadiz]

@AlliFaith Hello Allison! Welcome to the forum. I hope you'll like it here.

[AlliFaith]

@Nyrryl-Cadiz Thank you!!

[Larue]

Hey Allison, Welcome! Don't be afraid to put yourself and your creative ideas out there. We're all very supportive around here.

[AlliFaith]

@Larue thank you! It does look like everyone is supportive. It’s nice to see that in a community of artists, especially after having seen how vicious some can be.

[PenAndrew]

@Larue Yes I second that! I believe it is because of a shared goal, a shared appreciation of all the teachers at SVS and many have invested time and money in subscribing, so it is a serious endeavour that means something to everyone. @AlliFaith

[AngelinaKizz]

@PenAndrew yeah I totally agree. I also think because it’s a paid subscription, no one is just lurking around to troll. We’re all here wanting to grow in our endeavours.