SVS Virtual Studio JULY 2023

Robyn Hepburn · 20 Jul 2023, 18:50

@ArtistErin Aww, what I lovely, friendly bear.

ArtistErin · 20 Jul 2023, 20:30

@Robyn-Hepburn Thank you! I see I need to adjust the foot on the bear, it's a little too flat to the ground, do you see anything else that looks off? Making work for my portfolio, upcoming conference in September.

kayleenartlover · 20 Jul 2023, 21:17

So I am definitely not ready to start drawing this project, but I am in the very early stages of writing and world building for it... and I just had to share this rough drawing I made

Miriam · 20 Jul 2023, 21:58

@Jason-Crowley I really like the glow effect on the characters -- especially the little bubble characters floating in the sky.

kylebeaudette · 21 Jul 2023, 03:35

Enni Heikura · 21 Jul 2023, 10:06

I would like to share my latest work, which was basically just character development, not anything special for storytelling.

Robyn Hepburn · 3 Aug 2023, 15:52

@ArtistErin Oh, I see! I didn't look properly and thought that was his tail. It might be effective to leave out the foot altogether and just show the bear from behind? Other than that I think the bear is perfect. I notice from your website that your people are usually pretty realistic in their proportions, whereas this girl looks a little more rigid and flat. That arm with the balloons looks quite uncomfortable. Also the bear is looking down at her beautifully, but her gaze leads to his sleeve; maybe tilting her head up a little would also make her look more adoring.
I hope my criticism is helpful! All the work on your portfolio is lovely! My 5year old daughter was admiring them with me.

Robyn Hepburn · 21 Jul 2023, 10:42

@kylebeaudette I love your Batmans. They're my favourite Batmans of all the Batmans in existence.

Robyn Hepburn · 21 Jul 2023, 17:42

Here's a picture for a colour-in-able invitation I had to produce on a tight deadline, but I'm mostly happy with it. (Don't point out any mistakes please!)

Jeremy Ross · 22 Jul 2023, 14:56

When you invite family over for BBQ and that one cousin skips out on the feast…

MiaNova · 3 Aug 2023, 15:50

Re-drew some art I did 4 years ago. I love doing these there so satisfying for some reason (again sorry if the photos upload kinda big)

Sarah VanDam · 27 Jul 2023, 06:18

@ArtMelC Fun linework!

Sarah VanDam · 27 Jul 2023, 06:21

@kylebeaudette These crack me up! Love it

Sarah VanDam · 3 Aug 2023, 15:48

@ArtistErin You’re getting some beautiful textures here! And the bear’s face is really sweet.

Sarah VanDam · 3 Aug 2023, 15:56

Painting flowers in watercolor has been really fun lately. I’m surprised to find myself loosening up and just having fun doing these things. I feel like, conceptually, they’re not very challenging, but I don’t always enjoy rendering and these are changing that for me. I’m thinking if I do a bunch of these, I could sell them on Etsy and get some practice mailing a product out.

ArtistErin · 3 Aug 2023, 15:48

@Sarah-VanDam Thank you Sarah! I am having alot of fun with textures for sure Definitely a game changer!!!

Asyas_illos · 3 Aug 2023, 15:50

@MiaNova wow the growth is amazing!

ArtistErin · 3 Aug 2023, 15:52

@Robyn-Hepburn Yes absolutely your insights and advice are super helpful. Getting back to you somewhat later! Trying to get ready for Fall SCBWI conference, I took my images to the printer after making some adjustments... I might be overthinking and that is why it's helpful to have feedback! And seeing everything side-by-side it's apparent how different some of my kids are. So thank you! Will post again sooner than later hopefully

ArtistErin · 3 Aug 2023, 15:56

@Sarah-VanDam For sure you could sell these on Etsy, they are gorgeous. And watercolor lends well to the looser, more natural vibe! The textures and colors, and the feel of the paper, all create a warmth that is unmatched. I am looking into Society 6, because I don't want to handle shipping. Keep posting about Etsy and what you learn! As soon as this conference is over I am going to finish setting up my Society 6 shop. I also am considering getting back into watercolor just because I love it so much.

ArtistErin · 6 Aug 2023, 09:30

Hey everyone, my latest WIP... I am needing your thoughts about this image I am about to send to the printer for my physical portfolio. I have time blindness and can't see if I am missing something, been working on it so long I can't see what needs fixing. Do you think I should increase the size of the girl and fox, and drop the bear back? And trying to maintain the time of early evening... yet does it seem too dark? Insights welcome thank you