@cory-shaw Thanks, Cory. Good point on the Father's point of view. I tend to do that when I write and create it's in a vacuum. In my brain, Its the sweetest nicest thing and I don't think "Oh if a Dad read it to his daughter he might not want his kid think she looks funny"
I really should look and ask before I post. Thanks for the input it will help me grow.

@bob-szesnat I see you totaly changed it, disregard my suggestion I was looking at the orginal sketch. Though still looks awsome.

Hi, I love this. The bears have so much character, love the poses.

Because you asked I would make the following change:

The bear holding the tree looks slightly turning while the tree looks straight on. The hanging bear seems to be on the same plain as the bear holding the pine tree and it slightly conflicts with each other. It is more visually engaging if the hanging bear's leg and body were behind the bear carrying the tree.

Hi folks,
I have been working combining Images with writing that has some kind of narrative. The following is a series of 4 slides that I put on my Instagram.

I've been learning a lot from watching the videos here at SVS. The children's book writing and illustration video series in particular. The big lesson I'm taking from that is making your illustration tell a different story from your text.

I figure so many people use there phones and devices. I could see a Father (for example) sharing this with his daughter as a form of encouragement, or just as an act of love. Maybe its the designer in me but I like thinking how the end product might be used. I'm also thinking of doing more of things like this to help build my children's book portfolio, a way to generate interest in my work.

Just wondering if you all think that might be effective. Thanks for letting me show my work.

I really like this style. It is very whimsical and professional. Alice and Wonderland is such a tried and true staple of children's books that it can look very samey. You have made it your own. Good luck.

Thanks for your input guys

Great image. I see to the left you have another kids face. Are you having two kids in the scene? I think it would look better with just the one. I really like the idea. Great job.

I was working on these thumbs for the worst fear challenge. I thought it is interesting to illustrate fear its self from FDR's First inauguration address. The following is the passage from where I am taking the details/ discription of fear.

So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is...fear itself — nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance. In every dark hour of our national life, a leadership of frankness and of vigor has met with that understanding and support of the people themselves which is essential to victory.

I am curious to hear your input of which thumbnail you all like and feel would work best. Thanks for your help.

@tyson-ranes if you have the svs subscription Will Terry just did a video series about color and story telling. It helped me so much with defining things in my paintings with color. you might want to check it out.

@tyson-ranes I like it. A very heady and tough subject to try and illustrate I commend you on attempting this.
This is just an observation; The color seems a bit-to muddy. Your rabbit is getting lost in the background.