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I am originally from Sandiego California.
Now living in Oklahoma.
I work digital. -Exclusively on my phone.
Although, I have been painting with acrylics lately too.

Got it fixed!

@Camomilla I have the one from my wedding hanging in my living room. I drew my own, but yours looks so much better! Great job

I have a 17 year old, and a 2 year old.
Both boys (I know, that's quite an age gap)
It has been a struggle,
spending time with family.
-but still taking the time to sharpen my skills.
I try to set time aside early in the morning
I drink my coffee, and draw daily.
(And sometimes late at night )
It can be tough, especially with young ones.
I just try to work around their sleep schedule.

First off, I'd like to introduce myself.
I'm mike, I have had a love affair with illustration for 30+ years.
I am working on establishing a brand
-finding a style that people
can look at and say, hey that's mike sikes.
I have never sold any of my work.
So, I also am looking forward
to learning the business end of things.
I am currently drawing on my phone.
Samsung Galaxy Note edge
Using autodesk sketchbook primarily.
(Saving up for a cintiq)

@QuietYell thank you for your reply that's a lot of great info. I'm working on taking my time a little more. It's definitely different when you're drawing for someone else.

@Chip-Valecek said in Darkness issue?:

@Jason-Bowen I like to use the navigator window while I paint to see how things are looking at a small size. Another trick is to duplicate the window. I believe its under view in photoshop where you can open an additional window. This might help you when you are zoomed in and you can still see how it looks zoomed out.

I was going to suggest the same thing.
It is a great tool to use. It helped me with balance issues, when I was zoomed in I couldn't tell things were starting to get skewed. -Until I mirrored the screen. But with the navigator, I can spot it much quicker

@Chip-Valecek thank you, I sent a message to them already. I love svs so far