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    JULY CONTEST: Albert needs a home!

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    • LisaF
      LisaF SVS Team SVS OG last edited by

      Here we go again! Last month the challenge was to design a cute but mischievous little character named Albert.

      This month we are going to design a home for him!

      Albert was a wild animal that is now living with a family, so it should look suburban, but with details and a flair that make it the perfect abode for Albert and his family. Should be cute and playful!

      For this challenge, the building should be at a 3/4 angle.

      Be sure to upload your entry on the Critique Arena website to officially enter the contest, but post here too so we can all see and comment on your awesome work!🙌 As always, please keep this thread for final images only 🤓

      Good luck everyone!!

      Director of Sunshine and Rainbows
      lisa@svslearn.com

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      • Randi Gordon
        Randi Gordon last edited by

        Dumb question: are we designing a house for the winning Albert, or our own Albert?

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        • RachelArmington
          RachelArmington @Randi Gordon last edited by

          @Randi-Gordon In these challenges people design for their own characters. It's a great way to build your own personal portfolio to show. Good luck (and have fun with it)!

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          • NicolaSchofield
            NicolaSchofield last edited by

            I missed the previous competition so I guess I need to create an Albert first - like, it needs to be tailored to a specific character, I can't just draw a cool/cute house?

            Nicola Schofield

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            • burvantill
              burvantill Moderator @NicolaSchofield last edited by

              @neschof I'm in the same boat. 🙂

              Lisa Burvant
              www.lisaburvant.com
              Instagram & Twitter & SVS: @burvantill

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              • KGatto
                KGatto last edited by

                So is it supposed to be the home he lives in within the family home or the families home?

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                • KevinTreaccar
                  KevinTreaccar @NicolaSchofield last edited by

                  @neschof @burvantill The mods usually say you don’t have to stick to the character that you created for the month before – so it’s okay if you don’t have an Albert from June.

                  We probably just need to get who your Albert is at heart from the picture – so, yeah, you will need to know who your Albert is still.

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                  • Oana
                    Oana @KevinTreaccar last edited by

                    @Kevin-Treaccar Exactly! There should be a hint of who/what Albert is: "details and a flair that make it the perfect abode for Albert and his family". I was wondering if Albert should appear or not in the drawing? 🤔

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                    • Oana
                      Oana @KGatto last edited by Oana

                      @KGatto I think it should be the family home... it is understood the exterior of the house should be represented (at 3/4). If Albert should live in a smaller house inside a room of the house then that would be part an interior. If you are thinking of a little house in the larger house's yard .. I don't feel that answers the "Albert lives with a family as a family member" idea...

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                      • burvantill
                        burvantill Moderator @Oana last edited by burvantill

                        @Oana @Kevin-Treaccar
                        I am thinking of adding my "Albert" to the scene just so the details on the house will make more sense if the viewer knows what/who Albert is. Since I didn't do last month's character design I'm making a house for a current character of mine.

                        Lisa Burvant
                        www.lisaburvant.com
                        Instagram & Twitter & SVS: @burvantill

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                        • KevinTreaccar
                          KevinTreaccar last edited by

                          I read this as exterior 3/4 shot. Is that correct? Or is it just 3/4 shot and can be interior?

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                          • Oana
                            Oana @KevinTreaccar last edited by Oana

                            @Kevin-Treaccar I think the whole presentation reads "exterior"... It mentions "a building", it should look "suburban".. maybe an interior could be suggestive too but I think it would be more difficult, no? I also looked at the previous challenge "a house for a Yeti" and those were all exterior representations.

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                            • Joe Koz
                              Joe Koz last edited by

                              I almost always include linework in my work, so I'm trying something a little different on this one.albertS HOUSE.jpg

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                              • chrisaakins
                                chrisaakins last edited by

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                                Here is my house design. Time to load it up to the template.

                                Chris Akins
                                www.chrisakinsart.com
                                www.instagram.com/chrisakinsart/

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                                  Frogpunzel @Joe Koz last edited by

                                  @Joe-Koz I love the footprints leading to the splash in the pool!

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                                  • geekinm
                                    geekinm last edited by

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                                    Albert arrives at his new home in England. I hope the colours are ok, I did the value / tone thing first so fingers crossed it has worked. Little Albert bear should be the focal point.

                                    I’m much more comfortable with coloured pencil techniques for colouring in.

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                                    • Julia Hegetusch
                                      Julia Hegetusch last edited by

                                      Here is my entry for july. Looking forward to seeing more homes for Albert.

                                      Alberthome2.jpg

                                      https://moanamaureen.com

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                                      • Asyas_illos
                                        Asyas_illos @chrisaakins last edited by

                                        @chrisaakins this is amazing. I love the style choice, everything about this home is appealing to me. Great work, you’ve got my vote!

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                                        • Jeremy Ross
                                          Jeremy Ross @LisaF last edited by

                                          Submitted early for a change…Really loving the house entries so far!

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                                          • chrisaakins
                                            chrisaakins @Asyas_illos last edited by

                                            @Asyas_illos thanks so much! I am glad you like it!

                                            Chris Akins
                                            www.chrisakinsart.com
                                            www.instagram.com/chrisakinsart/

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