@Chip-Valecek Thanks for the feedback! The only thing that gives me pause with #1 is that it seems like the "obvious" perspective, or something. Not as visually interesting. I like your reasoning for 5, as it can still focus on the danger of the wolf. I hadn't thought of doing two of them as a spread...that's definitely something to consider! It would also show I can do sequential art, which might not be a bad idea if this is a portfolio piece.

EDIT: The more I think about it, I like your reasoning for 5...it could give me a chance to play with emotion and facial expression on Red (for example, is she uneasy, like she knows something's not right? Is she blissfully unaware that she's being followed?), which would add an element of storytelling.

@TessaW Thanks! I may play around with adding paw prints to one of the other compositions.

@neschof I am right there with you! I have the same problem of never creating portfolio pieces because I made the excuse of "honing my skill" and "developing a style", all the while playing around with tons of things that never look cohesive or finished. Now is the time to get it together...I will do it along with you!

P.S. Great dream portfolio! I see a few aspects in common with my own dream portfolio, and others that are very different...but what a great collection to be inspired by, and a wonderfully thoughtful analysis!

(I personally am leaning toward #4, as it shows Red clearly, but is really focused on the ominous nature of the wolf stalking her.)

Hi all! I was just thinking about how much I adore SVS and the forum here. I thought it might be fun to have a "friendsgiving" thread where we all post why we are thankful for SVS. It can be related to the classes, the forums, the instructors, or anything. I'll start!

I'm thankful for the forums because I don't really know anyone in my life who can give me helpful critiques on my work, but everyone here in the forum has my back. I'm also thankful for the classes and instructors, for providing an affordable way to improve my art and also providing a friendly, helpful, inclusive community to be a part of.

Thank you, everyone!

Hi everyone! I appreciate all of you lovely forum friends. I was hoping to get some feedback/suggestions/critiques on a few thumbnails. I'm wanting to turn this into a portfolio piece. It's a Red Riding Hood illustration that takes place during winter (snow falling).

Mine is still in progress, but here's a sampling I have so far. Some things I've noticed: inky linework, "blotchy" watercolor (by which I suppose I mean that wet-on-wet effect), limited color palettes, and quirky/whimsical character design. I'd love any other observations (and am open to suggestions of other illustrators or pieces).

Artists featured here: Gris Grimly, Quentin Blake, Aurelie Blard-Quintard, Manka Kasha, Lee White, Lucia Stewart

@TessaW Thanks! I appreciate that advice, Tessa! I am definitely going to hit the classes hard and push myself to put in the work of improving.

@TwiggyT That does help, thank you!