Hey everyone! Here's my day 1 (ring) that I'm really proud of!

Hi! My name is Bailey M. Vidler! I am a graphic designer, looking to shift my focus into illustration. A little about me: I am from Arizona. I love the color purple and the smell of rain!

Here is my sketchbook - thanks for checking it out! I appreciate any comments and feedback.

I'm currently preparing sketches for Inktober. (My theme is fairies.) Here's the first two:

I am graduating in about a semester and I am wondering - What kinds of entry-level illustration jobs should I be looking for? My goal is to go into children’s books, but I don’t think my portfolio will be quite children’s book market-ready yet, at the time of graduation. Does anyone have any advice as to what entry-level jobs are available that could bridge the gap between graduation and dream job?

@Alesia-Roosma Thank you! I'm glad that conveys! I'm planning on filling the blank spots of her armor with very elegant metal designs.

@SFischer Thanks! I think one of the most difficult things humans can try to do is be deliberately random.

@Nyrryl-Cadiz Thank you!

@NessIllustration I second later.com. There's a feed preview feature too, which is nice!

Hey everyone! I am working on a new piece for my portfolio, and I was hoping for some feedback before I start rendering! I am wondering:

• What story do you think this image is trying to convey?
• Is this image too busy?
• Does this look like a children's illustration?

Here's the sketch:

Value Thumbnail:

Thank you so much!

Here are my first 5 Inktober drawings! (I'm not really following the prompts.

@Coley I thought this image looked familiar, but I couldn't remember when I had seen it last! That's so cool this came from Inktober!

My favorite is the top right, although, I'd be interested to see what it looks like with the saturation of the top left, but the values of the top right.

@animatosoor Just wanted to pop in and say that I really admire your dedication here! It's very inspirational to a fellow dabbler. Keep up the good work!

@Braden-Hallett I love love love option A! That is so clever, I've never seen anything like it before!

The umbrella idea is cool too. I do think it reads better when the night wraps around the umbrella. (Like your first post, rather than the second.)

@Braden-Hallett I love love love option A! That is so clever, I've never seen anything like it before!

The umbrella idea is cool too. I do think it reads better when the night wraps around the umbrella. (Like your first post, rather than the second.)

@Kali Thanks for your thorough feedback! Your diagnosis of zooming in a lot digitally is TOTALLY applicable here! I will simplify a bit, and try not to zoom in so far this time. Thanks so much!

@animatosoor Just wanted to pop in and say that I really admire your dedication here! It's very inspirational to a fellow dabbler. Keep up the good work!

@Coley I thought this image looked familiar, but I couldn't remember when I had seen it last! That's so cool this came from Inktober!

My favorite is the top right, although, I'd be interested to see what it looks like with the saturation of the top left, but the values of the top right.

Hey everyone! I am working on a new piece for my portfolio, and I was hoping for some feedback before I start rendering! I am wondering:

• What story do you think this image is trying to convey?
• Is this image too busy?
• Does this look like a children's illustration?

Here's the sketch:

Value Thumbnail:

Thank you so much!

@NessIllustration @jdubz Thank you both for the advice! I will search around and see what I can companies I can find in that vein.

I am graduating in about a semester and I am wondering - What kinds of entry-level illustration jobs should I be looking for? My goal is to go into children’s books, but I don’t think my portfolio will be quite children’s book market-ready yet, at the time of graduation. Does anyone have any advice as to what entry-level jobs are available that could bridge the gap between graduation and dream job?

Here are my first 5 Inktober drawings! (I'm not really following the prompts.

@K-Flagg Wow! Those are so impressive! I love how intricate they are - especially the woman and the plesiosaur!

Hey everyone! Here's my day 1 (ring) that I'm really proud of!