Well, today was the big reveal, when the 6 finalists for the Global Talent Search were finally revealed and I didn't make the cut. Understand that I never thought I would get as far as I did in the first place and held no illusions of making it further. The competition was so great and was chock full of artists with truly impressive licensing portfolios. But dreams are a funny thing. Even though you always think you have one foot in reality and are confident that you can handle any outcome, they get in your head! I in no way feel defeated, just a bit down that this one was not meant to be. But the awesome part was that I was supported by so many wonderful people that I actually managed to meet my goal of getting over a 100 votes! Around 125 and I don't think I know that many people, so my deepest thanks to everyone who took the time to cast a vote. In a world where we are constantly bombarded with clicking requests, for someone to actually follow through to support my work is appreciated more than you could know.
The other great thing about dreams? There's always another, often even better one right around the corner! Best of luck and good wishes to all the finalists, most of which were my classmates in MATS. Back to work ;)
P.S. in an effort to keep the ball rolling on my 40 days of lettering project, this will serve as day 3!
Hi Jill,
ReplyDeleteI think your work is so wonderful and cheery. I am glad you had the chance to do the tote, i'm sure you learned so much from the process. Congratulations! I can't wait to see more of your lettering.
hey Jennifer, thanks for popping by these parts! I am very fortunate to have been able to participate as long as I did, so no regrets! Thanks for the vote of confidence and I always look forward to seeing more of your beautiful work as well!
ReplyDeleteJill I absolutely LOVE your work! It makes me so, so happy! I totally voted for you! Keep up the gorgeousness and spreading your lovely joy into the world!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Josephine! That means a lot coming from a pro like you. Your piece was stunning as is all your work. Best of luck in the finals...can't wait to see what loveliness you come up with! So happy you are in it!! :)
DeleteJill! I adore your tote! In fact, the night before the finalists were revealed I had a dream about the competition and you were in it! (At least your tote was) I remember talking to you (or my dream version of you) about your thought process. I was so impressed with the story behind it and it totally comes through in your illustration. You, my friend, will go far. I can just feel it!!
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh, that is too funny Emily! Thanks for the kind words and best of luck and good wishes on your assignment! It sounds so interesting. You have a great design sense and graphic style that will serve you well on this, I'm sure. I enjoy you daily FB doodles you post, too! Thanks for dropping by :)
Deletewow i totally love this image Jill... onwards and upwards, your work is fabulous and good things are coming your way i am sure. I know what you mean about the pressure to click click click...and asking friends to vote must be hard, well i think it is, because i'm not that kind of person... but it's nice to know that people you probably don't even know took time out to vote for your artwork! good vibes x
ReplyDeletethanks Kat and you are so right...onward and upward! And yes, it was all good...I am terrible at self promo, so I had to force myself to do something but I was happy in the end. Thanks for your support! All the best and hope you are doing Part B! Love seeing your work :)
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