Hey SVS people! what do you think about these thumbnails? Are they clear? Do they look ok? Any critiques and comments are welcome. Thanks! Also it goes from bottom to top. )

You made amazing improvements!! I really like this new cover compared to the old one. My only comment is I think you should still say "by pheonix yip" and maybe less kearning on that so it's easier to read. Also, maybe adjust the cloud shape around 'Battle" so it overlaps with the letters just once. It's getting hard to read there too.

@aprilshin Thanks April! ️

Hi guys! I m currently working on a step to step timelapse video for my followers on IG , regarding the stages I go through when making a digital illustration. I upload a step every day ,and I answer questions regarding that step. Figured I d share this here if anyone is interested to see another approach to art , and also to get feedback and critiques. Here is the first four steps I made , rough concept-sketch-inks-colour blocked. If you have any questions, feel free to share! Cheers! G-Chris

Hi all! I’m brand new to SVS and am struggling to illustrate a few children’s books that have been on my To Do list for years. The task seems very daunting and I feel I am lacking in skills. What advice would you give? Perhaps a mentor or coach to help me along this arduous and exciting journey????

@theprairiefox great! Thank you!

@phoenix-yip No problem, I hope I helped, but now after you told me the story I can see it I this page. It's good. See you!

@Jeremy-Ross just checked it out! It s wonderful! Thanks for the feedback my friend!!

I think the values could be worked out a little better, the guy on the left (sorry, im not a star wars fan!) His arms are the same value and colour as his body and leg, and also some if the storm troopers ( i know that much) in the background also have the same colour and value. It destroys the illusion of depth.

@chrisaakins trust me I’m not better than you . Thanks so much for the advice! It is a part of a comic I’m making, but I think you’re right because I also want it to be stand alone. Thanks a lot!

@phoenix-yip Sorry missed your question @phoenix-yip. Yes it was just in photoshop, if you want the brush I think its free and should be easy to find. I like your update, but I think your should remove or reduce the intensity of the light in the upper left as I feel that it is in conflict with the composition. Have you also looked at using 2 different colors for the scene? I think you might get something really interesting if you played around with it

Hello everyone! G.Chris here.I hope everyone is in good health. Coronavirus is awful, but let s tell the truth. Artists know what it means to stay quarantined... Anyways , I found myself thinking a lot of new concepts for artworks now that I am confined. Here is one, feel free to critique and say what you like or don't like about this piece! Be safe and stay healthy! Giorgos Christopoulos / G.Chris.Artwork

@chrisaakins I agree, Thank you, this helps a lot!

@Jenna-Jenks Thanks!

@jdubz @baileymvidler This! This so much!! Recurring contracts are a really great way to start. It can be slow to start getting work from publishers and build a client list. When I started I had a few recurring contracts like this - places that would send me some work every month, and booyyy did it take the pressure off! A good chunk of my income each month was already covered, leaving me only 10-15% to cover by finding additional contracts each month. Now after a year and a half I have been able to drop all but one of these recurring contracts, but it still brings some stability to my budget each month. It's a really great way to start!

@Stefan-Hohls Welcome to the forums. Yes please share your work, we are all here to help each other out.

magical! very well done. hadn't peeked in before now but glad I did!

@NessIllustration @MichaelaH @chrisaakins Hey Gang, thank you all for taking the time to give feedback on this piece, I really appreciate it! I'll play around with some of these ideas and see where it takes the illustration

@Nyrryl-Cadiz oh, nice catch, thank you! @lou Thank you so much! I'm really happy with where this ended up!

@Darian The first one has more expression like almost surprised. I like it.