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    • This was a quick warm up sketch. I may tighten it up one day

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      posted in Sketchbook
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    • This ain't no dook... but it was fun to try. From Mel Milton's lesson

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      posted in General Discussion
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    • Viking phone doodles.

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      posted in Projects
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    • RE: Where are you from and what projects are you busy with?

      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.

      posted in General Discussion
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    • Some quick thumbnails I did on my phone.

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      posted in Sketchbook
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    • Lasso tool drawings. I've been practicing for the last month or so with the selection tool. It's not something I will rely solely on, but I definitely want to be competent with it.

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      posted in General Discussion
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    • RE: Well, that sucks. I was scrolling on my phone and accident canceled my subscription. :(

      Got it fixed!

      posted in General Discussion
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    • Who's ready for the holidays?

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      posted in General Discussion
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    • How long does it take you to finish a piece? Do you plan your drawings before hand?

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      posted in Questions & Comments
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    • RE: Fingerprint guestbook illustration

      @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

      posted in Illustration
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    • RE: Anyone else on here a parent who is trying to get better at their art?

      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.

      posted in General Discussion
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    • Im new to svslearn. Already, loving it.

      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)
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      posted in Introductions
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    • RE: How long does it take you to finish a piece? Do you plan your drawings before hand?

      @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.

      posted in Questions & Comments
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    • Phone doodle autodesk sketchbook

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      posted in General Discussion
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    • Todd the drunkard

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      posted in General Discussion
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    • Smee and the opal dagger

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      posted in General Discussion
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    • Ya hear that m'boy, there's dragons in these parts. I'd stake my life on it.

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      posted in General Discussion
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    • RE: Darkness issue?

      @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

      posted in General Discussion
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    • Boring poses 101: this is what happens when you don't do a initial sketch :( you end up with a General Zod action figure. Lol

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      posted in General Discussion
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    • RE: Well, that sucks. I was scrolling on my phone and accident canceled my subscription. :(

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

      posted in General Discussion
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