“Today was the day, she just KNEW it. Today, Ellie would finally snap a photo of an ink fairy.“

I intially choose to go with a first person perspective of the moment when the ink fairy was finally coaxed out.

i really do have to give a shout-out to those who gave me some good insight and support. *******Thanks @ambiirae @Jeremy-Ross @carolinebautista @Julia @Coley *******

Hope you enjoy!

I hope everyone is enjoying their summer and their projects.thanks for all the great critiques!

Went with the moment of anticipation. Much Love and God bless! ONE!

Good morning, I pray everything is well with everyone. I just would like to share what I am currently working on. I crossed a video on YouTube that had an artist talking about a challenge he hit with. He was challenged to choose something and draw one a day for a year. I started out on that journey 21 days ago. Not sure if I will finish but I’m just having fun with drawing cheetahs. Here are a few of my preferred ones. Disclaimer: these may not be finished, I’m still in search of my style, and it may not be much like the other children’s book illustrations. I’m still trying to figure that all out. Thank you for allowing me to share. Much love!

Hope everyone is well and enjoying life. Here is my submission for this month. overly underestimated how little time i would have with teaching remotely and taking two classess. I just could not let go of my personal goal of submitting something each month.

What you see is just a quick piece most likely unfinished with zero planning. I apologize for the half finished work.

I wanted to bend the boat into a more dynamic design, add bright bugish color schemes, and commuicate more of sky to signify the flying. In addition, there is something wonky about the perspective of the front of the boat. Anyways like this quotes says, “Anything worth doing is worth doing poorly” here is my poorly finished dragonfly flying ship that I love. Thanks and much love!

This one was a punch in the gut. After naturally wanting to fight back , then toss and turn with defeat, I’m finally on my third and more professional step...Humility. I am finally able to be more subservient and rework on the piece.

I expanded the story element of the picture and brought out more of the values in the fairy.

Deep down inside I am thankful for the opportunity to participate in the challenge and converse with this community. Just working on getting past myself.

Much love,
Frank

SUBMISSION:

REWORK:

Okay I am trying this again...can anyone see my post. If you cannot then I must find the right way to collect the url address.

I would like to share what's on my heart!

I am very honored to be a part of this community. It is such a blessing being able to see the greatness from every piece of art I swipe across on this forum!

It is so refreshing seeing such a large group of people working together and with little to no hostility. Please keep up the stunning work! This community is a light in a dark time!

Congrats to everyone who is toiling with their artistic ability. Don't give up! The fruit from your labor will grow at just the right time!

Much love and God bless!

A "Big" initiative. Hope you enjoy!

@Jeremy-Ross Wow. That is wonderful! I’ll see what I can do.

I was given the opportunity to display my art in a coffee shop (cups of joy). No fees or anything. So I wanted to make a framed print to give to them. My next step is to pick your brain so I can make some adjustments.

Thank you in advanced!

Someone told me watercolors were the hardest to work with so i went with the watercolors. However, I do not think it is that simple because mediums varies based off of each artist and their ability to understand them.

I'm currently on both watercolors, ink, and alcohol based markers process or in other words mixed medium.

Hope this helps. Try it out. The water colors are cheaper and will go further. Plus i use rubbing alcohol and markers with with just the rubbing alcohol, dip it in watercolor and bend it to my will. haha

@Jeremy-Ross ️

Can it be a piece that I have already created?

@JoshuaDages I apologize I thought I had responded to you. Thank you for your perspective. I am also thankful for this community and the ability to communicate. To be honest, I really would like to make it to the top 16 just to get the critique. I know they see things with professional lens.

@Miriam Thank-you for your insights and comfort. I am working on sharing my feelings instead of internalizing. I hope is doesn't sound as if I am just whining. I am working through my feelings. I also recognize that I have much to learn.

I really enjoy your insight. When thinking about what I want the audience to see, what would be the best approach? Would it be Lighting contrast? Would it be depth placement? Would it be composition placement? Something else or a combination?

@VeronicaMui You're absolutely right. It is my natural way that i toss and turn with. Thank you for the reminder.

This one was a punch in the gut. After naturally wanting to fight back , then toss and turn with defeat, I’m finally on my third and more professional step...Humility. I am finally able to be more subservient and rework on the piece.

I expanded the story element of the picture and brought out more of the values in the fairy.

Deep down inside I am thankful for the opportunity to participate in the challenge and converse with this community. Just working on getting past myself.

Much love,
Frank

SUBMISSION:

REWORK:

@Jeremy-Ross Thank you. I really think the mentor part should be my focus. Thank you again for the reminder.