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    @pagurcia

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    Best posts made by pagurcia

    • My first Children's Book - Bed Head

      Hey amazing artists and students!

      Long time (silent) follower in the forums and big 3PP fan here. Ive learned a ton on this forum and have always been so reticent to share much of my work (Hello, my name is imposter syndrome) but i wanted to drop a note and share some art from my first ever children's book: Bed Head, a Hair-Raising Adventure.

      1-2-CMYK.jpg

      The story follows Eli as he goes to bed and the hairs on his head wake up and get into all sorts of shenanigans.

      Bed Head - Interiors4.jpg

      The illustrations are "final" but have not gone to print so still have room for some tweaks if you guys have some feedback. Im very proud of the work but know i have a TON more i can learn from you amazing people.

      Bed Head - Interiors5.jpg

      Bed Head - Interiors11.jpg

      Anyways, thanks for always being a fountain of knowledge and support to both the SVS team and to all of you fellow forum explorers.

      posted in Artwork
      pagurcia
      pagurcia
    • RE: JULY SVS ILLUSTRATION CONTEST TOPIC: HIDDEN

      First time submitting and love how this pushed me to get something done. I’m a fan of points of view and how a small shift can change everything.

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      posted in Announcements
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    • RE: “Hidden” WIP

      Realized i never posted the final image here. Process video later!

      Thanks for all the feedback getting this done and please, let me know what you all think!

      0_1533648454214_F53F6174-8578-46EE-B394-EA411F64B87D.jpeg

      posted in Artwork
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      pagurcia
    • “Hidden” WIP

      Hey fellow (aspiring) artists! Taking a stab at the hidden challenge with this piece. Pretty straight forward monster hidden in the closet from the kid he’s scared of. Not sure if the concept is too simple or the composition to obvious. I wanted to prominently show the monster (protagonist) and design a shot that would let me play with perspective and deep dark shadows nad highlights (from the TV late at night). Just curious on general thoughts on the main composition or if it feels too “easy”?

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      Wuold

      Would love to hear what you all have to say and excited to contribute to such an excellent bunch of art!

      posted in Artwork
      pagurcia
      pagurcia
    • RE: How to make an artist website?

      I used wordpress but wouldn't say its any better than wix or squarespace (for beginners). you can do a whole lot more with wordpress from an SEO perspective and have a ton more flexibility (and its cheaper too if you get the proper hosting). Its very intimidating and can be frustrating but there are lot of people (even on here) that im sur can help if you have any questions.

      im happy to answer any questions to the best of my ability if you want to talk.

      here is my wordpress site

      posted in Questions & Comments
      pagurcia
      pagurcia
    • RE: My first Children's Book - Bed Head

      Hey everyone! Just jumping on to let you all know the kickstarter was funded last night! Im losing it! So pumped to have something of my own to point at call “done”!!!

      posted in Artwork
      pagurcia
      pagurcia
    • RE: How to make an artist website?

      End of the day there are pluses and minuses to both.

      WP gives you a lot more flexibility if you have the time to do some research and is most likely going to cost a bit less than the other platforms nut will take a lot of your time

      Squarespace and Wix and others like it will help save you a ton of time but might cost a bit more month to month.

      Its safe to say either way, there are good options on both for beginners and experts on both platforms. its all about time and money and level of effort at the end of the day.

      posted in Questions & Comments
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    • RE: “Hidden” WIP

      @pamela-fraley great point! Also made me think the kid giving has back to the closet might be better too!

      posted in Artwork
      pagurcia
      pagurcia
    • RE: Pencil Style

      Some of Tom Booth's illustrations have that heavy textured pencil feel, maybe more Eduardo Vieira's style? I love how evocative you can be with lines and texture that pencils allow. It appears a tricky balance since too little can look lazy and sloppy and too much just feels heavy. I think the trick is being purposeful with the scratches and not doing it to simply cut corners and hide imperfections.

      I encourage your exploration though! God luck!

      posted in Artwork
      pagurcia
      pagurcia
    • RE: My first Children's Book - Bed Head

      Thanks @Braden-Hallett its been something ive been working through for over a year now. I could have kept drawing and noddling for another year but like @Jake-Parker says, “finished not perfect”? Hopefully we get it funded and are shipping it in a few months so we can make “ship happen”! Its been a CRAZY learning experience just putting it together.

      posted in Artwork
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      pagurcia

    Latest posts made by pagurcia

    • RE: My first Children's Book - Bed Head

      Hey everyone! Just jumping on to let you all know the kickstarter was funded last night! Im losing it! So pumped to have something of my own to point at call “done”!!!

      posted in Artwork
      pagurcia
      pagurcia
    • RE: My first Children's Book - Bed Head

      @cam-royce that is a GREAT point. That spread has all the legal jargon and junk on the left half so thats the reason for the large dark space. Ill try adjusting the shadows to match the purples and colors of the “dark” on the rest of the pages. THANKS!

      posted in Artwork
      pagurcia
      pagurcia
    • RE: How to make an artist website?

      End of the day there are pluses and minuses to both.

      WP gives you a lot more flexibility if you have the time to do some research and is most likely going to cost a bit less than the other platforms nut will take a lot of your time

      Squarespace and Wix and others like it will help save you a ton of time but might cost a bit more month to month.

      Its safe to say either way, there are good options on both for beginners and experts on both platforms. its all about time and money and level of effort at the end of the day.

      posted in Questions & Comments
      pagurcia
      pagurcia
    • RE: My first Children's Book - Bed Head

      @Sofie-Schollaert Yep, incredibly humbling seeing such awesome art and deep knowledge here but making a concerted effort to throw my work in the ring and hope for improvement and growth and get over the "fear". You should post up your work, so far you all have been incredibly encouraging! 🙂

      posted in Artwork
      pagurcia
      pagurcia
    • RE: My first Children's Book - Bed Head

      @Perrij We will celebrate BIG once the KS wraps. Its been such a fun ride im almost sad its over (just means i have to find a new project to jump on ASAP!)

      posted in Artwork
      pagurcia
      pagurcia
    • RE: My first Children's Book - Bed Head

      Thanks @kadelex Holly Becker, the writer, had the fun idea and bringing it to life was a ton of fun!

      posted in Artwork
      pagurcia
      pagurcia
    • RE: My first Children's Book - Bed Head

      Thanks @Braden-Hallett its been something ive been working through for over a year now. I could have kept drawing and noddling for another year but like @Jake-Parker says, “finished not perfect”? Hopefully we get it funded and are shipping it in a few months so we can make “ship happen”! Its been a CRAZY learning experience just putting it together.

      posted in Artwork
      pagurcia
      pagurcia
    • My first Children's Book - Bed Head

      Hey amazing artists and students!

      Long time (silent) follower in the forums and big 3PP fan here. Ive learned a ton on this forum and have always been so reticent to share much of my work (Hello, my name is imposter syndrome) but i wanted to drop a note and share some art from my first ever children's book: Bed Head, a Hair-Raising Adventure.

      1-2-CMYK.jpg

      The story follows Eli as he goes to bed and the hairs on his head wake up and get into all sorts of shenanigans.

      Bed Head - Interiors4.jpg

      The illustrations are "final" but have not gone to print so still have room for some tweaks if you guys have some feedback. Im very proud of the work but know i have a TON more i can learn from you amazing people.

      Bed Head - Interiors5.jpg

      Bed Head - Interiors11.jpg

      Anyways, thanks for always being a fountain of knowledge and support to both the SVS team and to all of you fellow forum explorers.

      posted in Artwork
      pagurcia
      pagurcia
    • RE: How to make an artist website?

      I used wordpress but wouldn't say its any better than wix or squarespace (for beginners). you can do a whole lot more with wordpress from an SEO perspective and have a ton more flexibility (and its cheaper too if you get the proper hosting). Its very intimidating and can be frustrating but there are lot of people (even on here) that im sur can help if you have any questions.

      im happy to answer any questions to the best of my ability if you want to talk.

      here is my wordpress site

      posted in Questions & Comments
      pagurcia
      pagurcia
    • RE: Pencil Style

      Some of Tom Booth's illustrations have that heavy textured pencil feel, maybe more Eduardo Vieira's style? I love how evocative you can be with lines and texture that pencils allow. It appears a tricky balance since too little can look lazy and sloppy and too much just feels heavy. I think the trick is being purposeful with the scratches and not doing it to simply cut corners and hide imperfections.

      I encourage your exploration though! God luck!

      posted in Artwork
      pagurcia
      pagurcia