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    • clairewatsonart
      clairewatsonart last edited by

      Hey all, my name is Claire and I am a freelance illustrator and designer from Tofino BC, Canada (end of the road on west coast Vancouver Island)! I work and live from my sailboat (which can provide its own unique challenges), and feel pretty lucky to be able to do what I do for a living.

      One of my New Years resolutions "goals" this year is to listen to more Podcasts. I recently discovered 3 Point Perspective and LOVE it! I listened to the one about networking and realized that, due to my remote location, I don't really HAVE any friends or mentors in my industry in my area, and moving from here isn't possible as I LOVE where I live. Lots of artists here, but not really 'commercial illustrators'. Most of my network is via social media these days.

      Since my other "goal" is to extend my network, I figured I would just dive into potential networks further afield! So that being said... here I am. Nice to see so many artists out there!

      Cheers!

      Claire

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      • Chip Valecek
        Chip Valecek SVS Team SVS OG @clairewatsonart last edited by

        @clairewatsonart welcome to the forums!


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

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        • braden H
          braden H @clairewatsonart last edited by

          @clairewatsonart

          Another Canadian! And even on the correct coast this time!

          Greetings from the interior of BC and welcome to the forums. I took a look at your website and I really like you stuff. Can't wait for you to post some work here 🙂

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          • Coreyartus
            Coreyartus Moderator last edited by

            Welcome, Claire! I bet you'll like it here! I, too, fell in love with the podcast and their advice! I binge-listened to the whole thing over a couple of days, and it's a great one!! I've only been part of the forums for a couple weeks now, and I can already tell it's going to change how I look at illustration. There are tons of great threads if you go searching for keywords. Have fun!

            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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            • Coley
              Coley last edited by

              Welcome to the forum! I'm a newbie too, and am on the total opposite side of Canada in Newfoundland! We're hoping to get to B.C. this summer for mountain biking and hiking tho 😉We were there once and my kids are mountain biking fiends 😀.
              I joined SVS for a month but I can already tell after one week that I will be sticking around, I absolutely love what I'm learning. The courses are excellent. Anyhow, welcome again and see you around the forum 😉

              https://www.instagram.com/nicoleledrewmay/

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              • NessIllustration
                NessIllustration Pro last edited by

                Welcome fellow Canadian!

                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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                • Erin.Cortese
                  Erin.Cortese Moderator @clairewatsonart last edited by

                  @clairewatsonart Welcome fellow Canadian! Your work is beautiful.

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                  • Nyrryl  Cadiz
                    Nyrryl Cadiz SVS OG last edited by

                    Hi, Claire! Welcome to the forums! You’ll find that we have a lively and helpful community here and I hope we can help you in your journey.

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

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                    • burvantill
                      burvantill Moderator last edited by

                      Welcome! I love your bear icon. 😬

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

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                      • RHirsch
                        RHirsch last edited by

                        Welcome! Can't wait to see what you post!

                        www.rhirschillustration.com
                        https://www.facebook.com/rhirschillus
                        Instagram: rhirschillus

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                        • theprairiefox
                          theprairiefox last edited by

                          Welcome, great to have you join us.

                          -The Prairie Fox
                          https://www.instagram.com/theprairiefox
                          https://www.theprairiefox.com

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                          • clairewatsonart
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                            • clairewatsonart
                              clairewatsonart last edited by clairewatsonart

                              Thanks All! I was trying to go individual replies, but it won't let me post more than once in 120 seconds and I have dinner to make (and I'm a forum noob)! Looking forward to participating in the forums and challenges. 🙂

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                              • MOO
                                MOO SVS OG last edited by

                                Welcome! Look forward to seeing your work!

                                Marsha Ottum Owen

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                                  JJhons last edited by JJhons

                                  Hello, to Northern neighbor.

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