Hello SVS c:

[gdbee]

Hi yall, my name is Geneva. I've been lurking the forums for a month or two, but just now doing formal introduction. I came across Will Terry's YT channel which eventually led to SVS, which has been pure gold! Took an interest in kidlit a couple years ago, then somehow got hired by one large publisher and just failed spectacularly. Since then I've been apprehensive to delve in again, and honestly I didn't have very good freelancing etiquette and was scared to fail. Somehow I struck another project with another publisher last year and fell in love with childrens art again. This publisher/art director has had the patience of a saint as I still had no idea what I was doing, and was pretty much learning on the job! Learning from SVS seriously couldn't have come at a better time. It's been humbling just to read others' experiences and discussions in these forums, so thank you all!
Right now I am trying to beef up the kids part of my portfolio (haven't actually drawn a lot of kids before, ha). Also hoping to self publish a small picture book later this year.
So, nice to meet you and thank you for having me!

(Some samples, if that is okay to show? actual portfolio is at www.gdbee.art)

[DOTTYP]

Hello Geneva welcome and nice to meet you.Your portfolio is lovely very cheerful and colourful.Have a nice time learning here.

[Chip Valecek]

@gdbee Welcome to the forums!

[ixspen]

GDBee! I know your art!!! It's so amazing to see you here! Welcome to SVS! I wish you luck on your journey into the kidlit field. It's great to hear you've been able to find someone so patient and want to publish something. I'll definitely be on the look out.

[MOO]

Welcome and nice work!

[Pamela Fraley]

Welcome! Glad you are here! Love your work!!

[Nyrryl Cadiz]

WOW..... YOUR WORK IS SO AMAZING! I love your use of colors. They are so vibrant. Hands down, you are without a doubt, a professional illustrator. It's really great to have you here with us. I look forward viewing your posts in the future.

[gdbee]

@chip-valecek Thank you so much!!

[gdbee]

@dottyp Definitely will, thank you very much

[gdbee]

@marsha-kay-ottum-owen @pamela-fraley Thank you both! It's been amazing being a part of it so far

[gdbee]

@nyrryl-cadiz It certainly doesn't feel like it at times, especially stacked up with other's skills around here! Thank you kindly. Hopefully will be able to contribute here with everyone else

[Nyrryl Cadiz]

@gdbee You are AMAZING. I'm really glad you found SVS.

[gdbee]

@ixspen Greetings from another part of the internet! Yes, I'm super grateful for this publisher, as they've held my hand several times throughout, ha.

[rshellene]

Hi Geneva!

It's lovely to have you here! I've been following you outside on social media, so its such a great thing to find you in a space where you're also sharpening your craft.

Excited to have you!

[Doodleworx]

Welcome! Great stuff; love the colours!

[Andyg]

That’s impressive stuff! So good to have so many talented people to drive me forward and keep improving!

[Sarah LuAnn]

Welcome! SVS is a great place to learn and get support. Beautiful work. I hope you stick around so I can see more of it

[lmrush]

Beautiful colors! Welcome. You are going to love it here!

[JamesH]

Welcome @gdbee! As others have said, gorgeous colours in your work! Look forward to seeing more of it!

[carriecopadraws]

Welcome! I love your colors and shapes! Storytelling is solid too. It's awesome that you're still learning and growing! SVS has been pure gold for me too - I've been stagnant in my abilities for awhile and I'm ready to level up! Your Instagram feed is an inspiration to me. Honored to have you in the community.