@Laurel-Aylesworth cheers Laurel I’ll bookmark that page this time

@Laurel-Aylesworth Yep fresh eyes are the best help
I’ve sent you a link on Instagram to another artist.

@Laurel-Aylesworth
Also I wonder if you could help me out. Is there a link where the SCBWI post their monthly prompt and do they have a set date when they post it.
I think I’ve asked before but with svs it’s great, they have an easy place to find the monthly prompt. SCBWI just seem a bit hit and miss. Usually by the time I’ve found it it’s a bit late.
(I’ve tried messaging them several times but nothing)

@Laurel-Aylesworth Hi Laurel. My initial impression is that I really like it. I like the autumn palette. I like the windy scene too.
When I spend a bit more time looking at your pic, I notice that some of the pumpkins in the foreground are the same size as the pumpkins in the background. There’s also a pumpkin that stands out near and behind the scarecrow that looks huge.
Would it help if their size was considered more as they went off into the distance.
Also would textures add to the feeling of blustery. For example in the trees could leaves or lines be added to show movement.
It reminds me of another artists work I’ll try and find an example for you.
I can’t wait to see your finished piece, it’s looking great.

@kanari-illust I’m really sorry to hear about the disaster.

@smceccarelli thank you for sharing that, your answer and this whole thread is incredibly usefulI. I’m still trying to get my head around the norms of business practice in illustration. Is there a such thing as a definitive guide or is it, because of its complex nature, an undefined and vague rule book.

I don’t know if I can add much to this thread, but I’ve been told, from various sources, not to give away rights to an illustration. I’ve been given a template of a standard contract which is a five year licence only. I don’t know if anyone can elaborate on this but I’m assuming selling the rights completely would come at an absolute premium.

Does anyone else live with a little chocolate dragon?

@Phil-Cullen thank you, I’m enjoying making an inky mess