Updates

For those of you accessing my Facebook page, I would like you to know that for a while I will be adding any relevant posts or artwork through my blog. These posts should be automatically added to my FB page, as that is how I have it set up. Hopefully this is the case, because, at the moment, I have no access to my page and hope my fans are not slipping away from me!
I hope everyone is keeping well and getting ready for the start of a new year! Best wishes to all, and please don't stop visiting or checking in on my website. My services are always available, so if you have questions, feel free to email me via my website. Again, I do not have access to my FB page, so I can't see any questions you may post on the wall.

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In a slump...

I didn't realize how long I've not drawn something for the sake of it for this fan page. I'm sorry about my absence in that area.

I've been very tired with latest schedule and find myself filling freetime with well, downtime. Major slump, which also meant no inspiration or motivation to draw much and that is very bad. I could go rusty again.

So, I'm going to start trying again.

I would love to go back to doing WOTD, but I worry about skipping too many days and then giving up again. Perhaps I can still handle WOTW.

What do you all think?

Also, I still want to come up with some contests, but not doing great with ideas for them. Anyone want to toss some my way?

Also, don't forget that any past client who leaves a review on my FB Reviews tab earns 20% off their next order, and that also means that those of you who have already left reviews have already earned it.

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Freelancing Event

For anyone who visits here that is a freelancer, you may be interested in this special free online conference event for International Freelancers Day.

If you are interested in learning how you can improve your freelancing business, join me on Friday, September 24th as we attend this informative and beneficial conference!

Click this image to learn more...


Watch the video:

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Attention All Previous Clients!

Hello all! I would like to ask that you please come to my Facebook Fan Page and leave a review for any past jobs I have done for you. There is a designated "Reviews" tab on that page.

As a thank you, I will award you with 20% off of your next order!

All reviews will be added to the Reviews page on my website as well.

And yes, if you've already posted a review in the past, you are already eligible for 20% off your next order!

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Back to blogdrive...

Switching back to this blog for my website. I tried out another blog service, but it wasn't doing to well with updating my rss feed to Facebook.
Thanks for keeping informed about me and my artwork. More entries to follow. :)

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It's the little things...

It had been a while since I've illustrated from portraits. I was taking a break to concentrate on my book and the orders were just not coming in. Well, I've done two portraits in the past couple of weeks, and while I was pencilling and blending, I had a random thought about what I was doing...

The smallest little dent, hair or shadow will change a person's face completely. Sometimes I think I've done a decent job, then I lean back and compare the portrait to the photo, or I ask for a second opinion (when you've been staring at the same drawing for a while, it really helps to get the perspective of a fresh pair of eyes). It's important to pay special attention to the details on a person's face. The last two portraits I did, I noticed that changing something so subtle like the thickness of the eyebrows, or eyelashes, or the angle of a shadow, makes a huge difference. You leave one or two of those details out, it changes the person's look completely. Your eye tells you there is something not quite "that person" and then you have to analyze the photo's every detail, be it the shine in the eye, even the size of the pupil or the shadows in their teeth, and if the slightest thing is off, don't dismiss it, fix it! It really does make a difference. Don't think, "There's something missing, something off, but it still looks like them, so I'm going to leave it like this and hope my client doesn't notice". Nope! That's not going to work, find what's "off" now and correct it.

You will become a better artist and you will feel good about it and you will have very satisfied clients who will recommend your work to someone else. I will admit that my work wasn't what it is today. I am gradually improving and that is what every artist should want. It's still not "top-notch", in my opinion, but that is why I keep it affordable.

I would like to add, that if you are interested in a photo portrait from me, know that I will work my hardest to make that illustration as identical to the photo as possible! I do appreciate your input, and if you are not happy, I will re-do the portrait or correct it, if that is possible.

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Portfolio Updated

I've added a new album to the website portfolio.  I am now sharing my Facebook - Word Of The Day illustrations.  I've had some fun drawings come out of this project and now I'd like to share it.  Please visit my portfolio at: http://www.littlelovesartist.com/portfolio.htm.

I've also added some sketchbook drawings to the "Random Sketches & Doodles" album.

Enjoy!

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