With Inktober beginning tomorrow and given the current situation, I was wondering if all who are participating could add a hashtag in support of Jake Parker. He has always been generous with time and information and I thought it would be good to show the love. Nothing divisive, just something like #thanksJP.

What do you think? Do you have a better hashtag? Can't wait to hear your thoughts!

Just under the wire! As requested, my real name is Meredith (or MJ) Pinkstone.

@charitymunoz ~ I limited the size of my drawings to 4X6", which really cut down on the time required to complete each day's drawing. Good luck and have fun with it!!

For those of you who sell prints of your work, do you print them yourself or have them printed? If you have them printed, do you have a favorite printing company and are there huge minimums? Do you scan the originals (those who work traditionally) or have them photographed? Do you sell through Etsy, some other site, your own website? Looking for any and all suggestions and information. Thanks!!

Uploading an image after seeing all the wonderful entries is daunting, but no risk, no reward, right??

Kentucky, just outside Lexington.

That's my intention! Last year I did all my drawings 4 x 6", which made it much more manageable for me. Can't wait to see everyone's work!

Hey, y'all!
You may not remember, but I had previously posted about foreshadowing in an illustration without creating an eye trap and about a critique with a Scholastic art director. Well, here's the update: The critique went well and it was awesome to be surrounded by other artists asking questions and giving advice/opinions. That's not to say it wasn't daunting and that the skies opened and the angels sang, but it was such a cool experience!! As for the contest, I did not win, and that's okay, too. The winner was deserving and the competition was fierce. It was wonderful to see my work hanging in a public venue and to have people tell me they enjoyed it. I even had several people tell me they wanted to take my critique piece home! I was hoping to meet @Lee-White in person. Maybe next year. 0_1537230922591_emma (2).jpg Contest piece.

Critique piece.

With Inktober beginning tomorrow and given the current situation, I was wondering if all who are participating could add a hashtag in support of Jake Parker. He has always been generous with time and information and I thought it would be good to show the love. Nothing divisive, just something like #thanksJP.

What do you think? Do you have a better hashtag? Can't wait to hear your thoughts!

Sometimes I listen to podcasts or YouTube videos. More often it will be a movie on my portable DVD player. Harry Potter, Hocus Pocus, and the Santa Claus movies are favorites.

@charitymunoz ~ I limited the size of my drawings to 4X6", which really cut down on the time required to complete each day's drawing. Good luck and have fun with it!!

Uploading an image after seeing all the wonderful entries is daunting, but no risk, no reward, right??

Thanks so much for all the wonderful advice -- and laughs!

@NessIllustration Thanks! That is really well worded, tactful, and much better than anything I have come up with.

Thanks for doing this -- very useful information!

I just got a DM from a woman who I haven't heard from in at least 5 years (the last time was to ask for free artwork, which I provided without even a thank you) asking for free artwork. The sticking point for me is that it is for the benefit of childhood cancer patients. Opinions? Suggestions? I need a lifeline please. Thanks!

I'm watching on Facebook, but where is the Zoom link? And is it easier to hear Lee on that link?