@nyrrylcadiz No worries. I really think the more downward look and the cropped person in the background help complete that story much better than before. This is one of those pieces you hate to critique because it's so, so wonderful in so many ways! It really is a very, very lovely piece!

@Whitney-Simms I too subscribe to Skillshare and have taken several classes focused on this industry. I love Gina's class and found it super, super practical. Working hard to get my work out there and I would love to join you in this thread.

@nyrrylcadiz The composition is just beautiful - really wonderful use of white to lead the eye through the composition. And the storytelling potential is rich in this piece. However I too find the gaze/interaction between the girl and the mermaid a bit confusing. I don’t think you’ve found just the right solution yet but I believe you will.

Here are two ‘girls looking down in surprise’ that might be good reference:

@ShannonB I'd love to see!

@nyrrylcadiz Thanks - it’s part of a Christmas collection I have.

@Heather-Bouteneff I’ll try some sharpies on my business cards to experiment - buying uncounted cards from this online printer was more expensive - thanks for the heads up.

@Squirrelsize Aww... thanks so much! Yeah, get busy!!

So tomorrow I'm placing an order for my very first postcard - eek!! I'm sending it out to people in both the children's illustration market and the surface design market so I chose a piece that I thought might work as a crossover. And I think I've decided I like little conversation bubbles, lol!

I left one bubble empty so that I can personalize the front of the card.

Who else is with me in sending out your very first cards?

@Whitney-Simms Stephanie is great! I thought she might be a fit for you when I saw your work - and she’s drawing characters in a way that suits your style. I’m glad you like her.

@Whitney-Simms I’ll second that. I’ve taken several licensing courses but learned more in this short course than several others combined!