Admin Post: Community Check-In for March 2019

[goss]

Today's the last day of the month, and we'd love to have you check in and chat with us. How have things been with you?

Did you get a chance to take part in any fandom activities in March, or have you been working on any personal art projects? Are you currently trying to meet a deadline? Feel free to share upcoming challenges that have got you excited, any frustrations you've been experiencing, possible goals for the next month, etc.

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Also, since it's the start of a new month tomorrow, we will be posting up a new community art challenge on April 1st, so looking forward to that! :)

Comments

[goss]

Congrats on your first watercolour! *high-fives* \o/

Yeah, using this medium is a lot of trial and error, while you learn what does and doesn't work for your needs. I try to do all the broad stroke washes first, see how the paper holds it as I let it dry completely, and then take my time with the smaller detailed work after that point.

I forgot that April exists and thought Mermay was in like a day or so

Hee! Well, at least you've got that under the belt.

Hmmmm....We're considering doing a Creature Design series of art challenges, and since "aquatic" is one of the categories we're considering, May month might be great timing for this one in particular, since it will coincide with MerMay. Thanks for bringing up that challenge! :D

[olivermoss]

Thanks!

Yeah, trial and error has been a thing. Both technique, what colors to have and what paper to use. Turns out most cold press isn't nearly as rough as what I used for the Jackalope.