Holy moly! well I think it’s safe to say I was a little eager to start something new lol! Here’s my entry. I think I was feeling really inspired by my daughter with this one and it drove me to keep plugging away at it. I may end up reposting again if my file size needs adjusting well after some changes to my entry I can’t seem to find the clarity I had with the original. I’ve tried messing with different canvas sizes but the file size options my iPad allows don’t come close to the required size. Bummer oh well hope it’s clear enough for judges.

My first Albert

Think I’m done with entries, until my head is well again. Thanks svs I feel like I’ve really grown artistically since last November. This was a great and challenging prompt! Thanks @AustinShurtliff for being patient and working with me on the template process! Though I still haven’t got it down

Albert #2

Alrighty second entry!

I guess I didn’t do something right the template said nope not today asya

Edit: I think I got itFYI this was not an easy feat for those not computer savvy. Entered through the contest website.

Congratulations @chrisaakins and @Iain-Davidson very nice work by everyone! @mag you were my personal favorite, I love your style!

It’s amazing how much lighting can change the mood of an image, looks great please keep us updated as finish your project I’d love to see the finished illustration!

I like the perspective and in the sketch my eyes go to the frog, but in value tones my eyes wander away from him. I think lighting him from the front will ensure he stays the focal point. Maybe have a candle or lantern in his workspace?

I think the landscape version makes everything too crowded feeling. I voted portrait️

I’m not sure how how to describe it and it is just one persons opinion, some people can rock it for sure, but to me it seems just very stiff?, maybe is a better word.? Kind of like too much of a good thing is a bad thing I feel like it just gets built up and something that’s meant be smooth and flowing, loses its essence. Maybe I just have that feeling because I myself don’t understand how to use it and use it well? I do agree with what others have said as well but knowledge of those elements I think fall into skill as well, knowing those storytelling aspects and composition and so forth. I am having to discontinue my subscription as well do to changes in my life at the moment, but I really wish I didn’t I have learned so much and there’s still so much I need to learn ! If you’re able to I would sign back up and keep taking classes that interest you or that you think you need work on. Cool? Hope to see more from you in the future! By the way I always loved that book cover, it’s definitely my favorite!

NO airbrushes! LOL I’m sorry you misunderstood what I meant. Or I wasn’t clear, but I meant, try to to avoid the airbrush and similar brushes because they seem very stagnant to me, but that’s just my opinion!

@Kori-Jensen what software do you use? I use procreate, and I just started digital last year. For me moving to digital was totally foreign, and super frustrating. It wasn’t until I discovered different brushes that I began to feel more comfortable. So I would do some research on brush sets that are compatible with whatever program you work with and just have fun!

@Kori-Jensen what mediums are you comfortable with traditionally?
Maybe finding the right tools to mimic that, might help you move forward. I know it did for me.

@Kori-Jensen do you do any traditional work or did you start with digital?

@Kori-Jensen I think in particular, I’d be exploring different brushes. I think the the bushes you’re using make it feel more amateur-ish, which I know that’s what we are but, be we don’t want anyone else to, right? Branch out from those airbrushes an such, I can see so much more potential but I think you tools are hindering your talent.