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    • theemkat
      theemkat last edited by

      Hey there, it's lovely to e-meet you all! I just thought I would say a quick hello and introduce myself. My name is Emilie, and I am just getting back into art/illustration after about cough 8 years cough of being out of the game.

      About a month ago, I stumbled upon the Three Point Perspective podcast, listened to the "Am I Too Old to Get Started?" episode, and was inspired to take the leap back into creating.

      At this point, I am just trying to get my creative muscles back in shape, drawing every day and learning as much as humanly possible about how to craft an intriguing image. Of course, since I would consider myself a super newbie, I am open to any and all critiques, and plan to take advantage of the collective knowledge of you lovely people! I'm looking forward to getting to know you all as we all grow together!

      Here's a little something I made recently, I'd say this lady is just as excited as I am to be here 🙂
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      • Chip Valecek
        Chip Valecek SVS Team SVS OG @theemkat last edited by

        @theemkat welcome to the forums! Age is just a number right?


        https://www.instagram.com/chipvalecek/
        https://www.facebook.com/cvalecek
        http://www.cshellmedia.com/

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        • theemkat
          theemkat @Chip Valecek last edited by

          @chip-valecek You are 100% correct!

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          • TessaW
            TessaW last edited by

            Welcome! I also took a long break from art before getting back in the game, and I've had shorter breaks (some as long as a year) since then! Glad to have you back and hope you stick around.

            Fun portrait! The expression is great. xD

            Website: www.tessawrathall.com

            Instagram: www.instagram.com/tessawrathall_art/

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            • theemkat
              theemkat @TessaW last edited by

              @tessaw Thanks so much for the welcome!

              It's good to see someone who has gone through a similar journey 🙂

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              • braden H
                braden H last edited by

                Awesome work! I'm lookin' forward to seeing more of your posts 🙂

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                • SarahLuAnn
                  SarahLuAnn last edited by

                  Fun portrait! I like the hair color... I recently went from teal to green so I feel a connection 😉 ;-). Welcome and enjoy the forums! I myself have been more of a lurker of late, but hope to be able to jump back in soon.

                  sarahluann.com

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                  • theemkat
                    theemkat @braden H last edited by

                    @art-of-b Thanks for the welcome! I've seen some of your posts, and I must say I love your style. The animal illustrations you've been doing are so beautifully clever 🙂

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                    • theemkat
                      theemkat @SarahLuAnn last edited by

                      @sarahluann Thank you! I'm digging the blue hair too. It was the first time I'd done anything that wasn't a "natural" hair color, so it was a fun to play with. It would be so cool to have it myself, but I don't think I could handle the maintenance haha

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                      • lmrush
                        lmrush Pro SVS OG last edited by

                        Welcome to the forum!!! It is such a wonderful supportive community! I am glad you found us!

                        Lisa Rush
                        www.lisarushgallery.com
                        www.facebook.com/ArtbyLisaRush/
                        www.instagram.com/lisarush11/

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                        • theemkat
                          theemkat @lmrush last edited by

                          @lmrush Thank you so much! I'm blown away by how much knowledge is here so far, and you are right, everyone looks so kind 🙂

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                          • W-Coats
                            W-Coats last edited by

                            Hi Emilie,
                            Welcome welcome, wonderful post I love the expression.

                            Will Coats
                            http://willcoatsart.com/
                            https://www.scbwi.org/members-public/william-coats
                            https://www.behance.net/willcoats7c247
                            https://www.instagram.com/willcoatsart/

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                            • Nyrryl  Cadiz
                              Nyrryl Cadiz SVS OG last edited by

                              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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                              • Chance McGee
                                Chance McGee last edited by

                                Welcome! I'm also new here and came because of the podcast, it's so awesome! First off I would say you nailed the expression, the emotional weight in this piece is quite on point. You could use Some highlights though, particularly some in the eyes and the teeth. These areas are wet and the light reflects more off of them, it helps give differentiation in the textures - but most of all it would brighten her expression even more and give it that extra pop.

                                Keep em coming!

                                Chance

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                                • theemkat
                                  theemkat last edited by

                                  Thank you for the welcomes everyone!
                                  @Chance-McGee that is fantastic advice, and explained so well too. Thank you! A warm welcome to you, it's awesome to see people who joined for the same reason.

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                                  • rachy
                                    rachy @theemkat last edited by

                                    @theemkat Welcome to the forums! Lovely to virtually meet you! Xx

                                    Rachel
                                    www.ethereal-earth.co.uk
                                    https://twitter.com/racheblackwell

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