Thanks for keeping this going every month! I haven’t been a regular participant in the forums or the contest in a long time but posting here keeps me motivated to keep working and (when I find time) participate more. This little guy is the latest of my flash card project.

I took a long break from drawing and participating in the forums after being discouraged about my art but now I’m trying to get back into the swing of things. I don’t know why I didn’t think of doing flash cards sooner but while trying to teach my daughter the alphabet it just seemed like the obvious project to rejuvenate my drive to become an illustrator. I think I’ll change the font before I finalize them but this one is my favorite so far.

I love the idea and even Lee's twist but I don't think I'll have much opportunity to try it. I hope it helps you guys out that get to stay with it.

The struggle was real this month (artistically speaking).

I really like your character design here @Pamela-Fraley! Nicely done!

@Gary-Wilkinson I like it and agree with @KathrynAdebayo about adding a bit of bulge. Also, how about a bit more debris in the mouth of the one attacking the tower? It could be overdone for sure but maybe a little could add to the threat perception.

Welcome back Gary and congrats on the little one and the book! I've missed seeing your work here and it's good to see your new wip. I see you went with 2 (I like both 2 and 3) which is great! I gotta say, I really wish I could thumbnail and simplify like you do. And I love those fluffy clouds! I can't wait to see the progress.

This is a neat take on the prompt. I agree with @juliekitzes and suggest you exaggerate the expression. That will help us feel for her more and think, "Please don't get her another."

I like the 2nd but I love the first and third! I agree with others remarks on the first and I wish there was a faster way to read the third as a family photo pic being taken. It feels to me like it's already in the album and maybe that's what you wanted. Still, I love the idea!

This is going to be an awesome image but I have to admit I really liked the pool idea, too. One suggestion might be to factor in elements that support the summer vacation vibe (luggage on the car, etc.) as opposed to just a standard home, if you want. It's such a strong theme that as a stand alone image it doesn't need those things potentially weighing it down but at the same time for the contest it might not actually read as a summer vacation? Regardless, I'm really looking forward to how this one turns out!