Critique piece.

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.

@chip-valecek ~ you never know if you don't try!! You did a great job!

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!

@kathrynadebayo I have family all over that area. My parents met at Centralia High -- are you anywhere near there?

@lee-white that's awesome! Hope to see you there! I'll be in the illustration intensive on Friday -- I'll be the one shaking uncontrollably (I'll keep the whimpering to a minimum). JK, looking forward to getting a different perspective and learning how to improve.

@lee-white will you be in Nashville for the SCBWI conference in September? It looks like it should be a good one.

Kentucky, just outside Lexington.

@lollyw Thanks!

@art-of-b Thanks! This is the offending rodent. He was a part of my self-imposed challenge to paint 100 watercolor paintings in 100 days (day 26).