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      Emma Echter last edited by

      Hi Everyone,

      I've recently joined and have been reading everyone's forum posts, so thought it was time I joined in.

      I found SVS on instagram, then devoured ALL the podcasts, and took the leap and signed up.

      About me: I work full time as a lead designer in a graphic design studio in Melbourne, Australia. I have always wanted to illustrate. I remember convincing friends to make books together when I was probably about 8 years old! Now I have a 5 year old daughter, suddenly our house has been filled with kids books, which has been really inspiring.

      I have tried to keep my hand in with illustration over the years, always thinking I needed a little help, maybe a course - which seemed impossible when I work full time. Then, enter SVS learn.

      Below is a snapshot of my progress - I am hoping to participate in the monthly prompts, but am finding myself hopelessly behind schedule for both December/January... we'll see.

      I'm only on instagram, which is all I can almost keep up with... @bold_archer

      Looking forwards to joining in and learning more!

      Emma.

      Alice_Comparision_EmmaE.jpg

      www.instagram.com/bold_archer

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      • NessIllustration
        NessIllustration Pro @Emma Echter last edited by

        @Emma-Echter Welcome Emma!

        vanessastoilova.com
        instagram.com/vanessa.stoilova/

        Check out my Youtube channel for tips on how to start your career in illustration! www.youtube.com/c/ArtBusinesswithNess

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        • Shane Lees
          Shane Lees last edited by

          @Emma-Echter said in Introducing myself:

          @bold_archer

          I really, really, like that one in May. Yes I recognize your growth as an artist. But honestly I find beauty in imperfection and I am a traditional artist. That May one rocks.

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          • Coreyartus
            Coreyartus Moderator last edited by

            Welcome, Emma!

            Children's Illustration Portfolio: https://www.coreyartusillustration.com
            Art Portfolio: https://www.coreyartusimagery.com
            Mastodon: https://mindly.social/@Coreyartus
            Pixelfed: https://pixelfed.social/Coreyartus

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              Emma Echter @Shane Lees last edited by

              @Shane-Lees Thank you Shane - trying to strike a balance with authentic line-work marks and technically 'better' rendering.

              I've used a very small selection of brushes and attempted to keep the authentic line-work in the details. Perhaps a little more linework should be incorporated in my next piece!

              www.instagram.com/bold_archer

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              • Pamela Fraley
                Pamela Fraley SVS OG @Emma Echter last edited by

                @Emma-Echter welcome! I have pursued my dreams of being a writer/ illustrator because of my kids too. ☺️The whole world of children’s books is so inspiring. Your progress picture is amazing! Can’t wait to see more!

                instagram.com/fraleycreates

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                  Emma Echter @Pamela Fraley last edited by

                  @Pamela-Fraley Thank you Pamela, my goal is to have an illustration portfolio ready by mid-year. So, fingers crossed. At the moment I'm listening to 20 mins of lessons in the morning, an hour or so after kids bed time... Sneaking in bits and pieces where-ever I can!

                  www.instagram.com/bold_archer

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                  • Nyrryl  Cadiz
                    Nyrryl Cadiz SVS OG @Emma Echter last edited by

                    @Emma-Echter welcome to the forum!

                    Portfolio: nyrrylcadiz.com
                    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyrryl_cadiz/
                    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbJCF1Im8ZO7hpGWTKOJMuA

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                    • Jacy13
                      Jacy13 last edited by

                      @Emma-Echter Welcome to the forums! I hope you enjoy the forums and the courses that are offered at svs. The amount of progress you've made since May 2020 is incredible by the way! 😃

                      Deviantart: https://www.deviantart.com/jacy13
                      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacy13draws/?hl=en
                      Portfolio: https://jacy13.artstation.com/

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                      • HeatherBouteneff
                        HeatherBouteneff @Emma Echter last edited by

                        @Emma-Echter hi Emma!

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                        • Jeremy Ross
                          Jeremy Ross @Emma Echter last edited by

                          Welcome @Emma-Echter!

                          https://www.instagram.com/jeremyrayross
                          https://www.jeremyrayross.com/
                          https://twitter.com/jeremyrayross
                          https://jeremyrayross.substack.com/

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                          • KaraDaniel
                            KaraDaniel @Emma Echter last edited by

                            @Emma-Echter Welcome! ✌️🙂

                            instagram.com/sha_kara
                            karadaniel.net

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                            • Jeannelle
                              Jeannelle last edited by

                              Hi Emma! I love how your art has changed- I see how the composition has improved.

                              instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeannellepita/
                              website: http://jeannellepita.com/

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