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    lou

    @lou

    I am a self taught digital illustrator/ designer who uses clip studio paint to create quirky cartoon characters from my vivid imagination!
    I love to incorporate bold colors and textures in my artwork as well as a sense of humor.

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    Website illustrationbylou.com Location UK Age 40

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    Best posts made by lou

    • RE: JULY CONTEST: WHEN SUMMER VACATION GOES WRONG.

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      I decided to go with the worst thing that could happen during summer vacation according to my daughter who loves gymnastics...breaking a leg and not being able to go and enjoy playing outside! This is a character I designed for my portfolio so I thought I would use her as the unfortunate individual for this piece.
      Good luck to everyone taking part this month! Taking part in this challenge helped me push through the extreme 'ugly' stage on this painting...the thought of posting it a couple of days ago makes me shudder :smiling_face_with_open_mouth_cold_sweat:
      Nothing like a deadline to make you work harder! 😄 Now i'm off for a nice cup of tea! ☕

      posted in Announcements
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    • RE: MAY CONTEST: MERMAY!

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      This mermaid is having to fend off a hungry octopus!

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    • RE: MAY CONTEST: MERMAY!

      @StudioLooong The paintings of the cats behind her are fantastic! Especially the unicorn cat fish! Its also refreshing to see an older mermaid instead of a young whipper snapper! Love it!! :smiling_face_with_open_mouth_smiling_eyes:

      posted in Announcements
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    • RE: Getting your drawing mojo on after a day's work?

      Hello, I usually try to grab a couple of hours to myself in the evening once the child is in bed. I put my headphones on, turn up the music and scribble away on clip studio.
      I find 80's/ 70's music is a real boost to creativity! 😄
      I highly recommend Joan Jett or even Ozzy Osbourne? 😉

      posted in General Discussion
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    • RE: Our SVS Virtual Studio JULY💥2019

      @burvantill really like the expressions on their faces...and the silhouette of the wolf too! looking forward to seeing this in color too!😎

      posted in Artwork
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    • RE: MAY CONTEST: MERMAY!

      @Aleksey Yes!! love this one too! so many great ideas on here. The older mermaids deserve some of the limelight too! 😄

      posted in Announcements
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    • RE: July image, need your thoughts on cropping

      @lmrush I like the cropped version...but both work! 😊

      posted in General Discussion
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    • RE: Frog Circus WIP Thread

      The bearded lady frog is the main focal point for me! Looking forward to seeing this in color. Great piece, lots going on but easy to make out all the characters! 😎 😀

      posted in Artwork
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    • RE: JULY CONTEST: WHEN SUMMER VACATION GOES WRONG.

      @cameroncole It looks great! The color change of the car really makes a difference! I always enjoy seeing a painting that has a sense of humor to it. Makes me think of zombieland...a great film btw! 😄 👏

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    Latest posts made by lou

    • RE: SEPTEMBER WIP Maybe???Prompt Question

      I think it works with or without color! The mice look great and i love the green! I thought that when i saw this on instagram...it really stands out! Nice work! 👏 😀

      posted in Artwork
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    • RE: INKTOBER Pre show!!!

      @Judy-Elizabeth-Wilson great minds think alike! 🙌 I've also designed Halloween characters (it's October so it's gotta be Halloween themed!😈 ) but they're acting out a story using the given prompts ...I was ill over the weekend and being stuck in bed meant I had nothing else to do than draw. So I drew all 31 sketches (I've chosen a small square sketchbook to limit ink space!) I'm now in the process of remembering how to use ink! Trying to come up with ways to add texture and shading in time for October...it's difficult! 😩 I love you're little characters they would make fantastic stickers for children! 😍

      posted in General Discussion
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    • RE: Lesson 1 from learning Inkscape. Finished with GIMP.

      @Marsha-Kay-Ottum-Owen That's how it starts...step by step it will become like second nature to you and you'll find the software easier to use everyday! Lovely to see you learning the digital side of art 😍 it's not so scary after all! 🤗

      posted in General Discussion
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    • RE: SUPERSTITION Slideshow

      @Chip-Valecek wow! so many entries this month! All looking fantastic.
      Poor Red Riding Hood, that lightning hit her hard! 🤣

      posted in Announcements
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    • RE: I'm finally (for the first time) gettin' paid for an illustration...

      @Coreyartus Fantastic news! Congratulations! 👏 😀 We all want to see the finished album cover when it's ready too. 😎 whoop whoop!🙌

      posted in General Discussion
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    • RE: Am so freaking excited can hardly stand it

      @MissMushy congratulations! that's amazing news! I will have everything crossed for you! 🤞 😊

      posted in General Discussion
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    • RE: How to do awesome illustrations EVERY time!

      @Lee-White I've just subscribed! Great advice and I'm looking forward to your next video! 👏

      posted in Announcements
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    • RE: My Graphic Novel - The Ghost in the Window - is FUNDED!

      @SundayGirl76 That's fantastic! Congratulations! I love spooky stories 😍 Art work looks amazing btw 😊

      posted in General Discussion
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    • RE: VACATION GONE WRONG - SLIDESHOW

      @Nathalie-Kranich :smiling_face_with_open_mouth_closed_eyes: Bears love picnics in the USA!

      posted in Announcements
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    • RE: AUGUST CONTEST: SUPERSTITION

      @Chip-Valecek challenge accepted! :smiling_face_with_open_mouth_smiling_eyes:

      posted in Announcements
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