Hello. I hope you are well in your part of the world.

I've been extremely busy the past two months with a big illustration/animation job for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) here in Malawi. Before that, I had a similar giant project for UNICEF in Asia back in May.

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Characters from "On the Road to Nairobi," a series created for UNFPA Malawi

While I have been way too busy to make new lessons or courses, I have found a few sneaky ways to work smarter, not harder and would like to share some tricks for those of you making illustrations or web animations/videos that can make your workflow smoother and more efficient.

So, when things calm down a bit for me, I aim to make new lessons for my illustration, digital painting, freelancing, and animation/ social media videos courses in the next few weeks.

Some things I'd like to share are:

How to make characters look like the same person from scene to scene even when they are changing position or are seen from different angles.
How to save time (for tight deadlines) by reusing/modifying existing backgrounds, body parts, and faces without becoming boring, sloppy, or lazy
Being more efficient by lining up your favorite custom paint brushes and digital tools so they are ready and waiting when you need them. No more hunting around.
Getting more out of your imaging and video/animation programs. Time=money.
Speeding up your workflow by making and using templates
And? You tell me please in the comments below or by sending me a message. Thanks!!

So, would you like to see the dozens of new illustrations and seven (so far) animated videos I've been working on AND get a chance to win FREE digital media courses (of your choice) and a FREE 1 hour custom coaching session to help you decide which direction is best for YOU to go in next with your art, design, and career goals?

If so, please start here: On the Road to Nairobi - Episode 7

To ENTER: just like, comment, and share the post in the link above.

**Good karma alert: (You'll also be helping UNFPA reach its benefactors with resources and information and spreading the word about the Nairobi Summit happening next week. They aim to empower women and girls for their sake, and for the benefit of their families, communities and nations.) Three winners will be contacted by Nov. 19.

You can also see a gallery of new illustrations, eBooks, and animation here on my website if you feel like looking around. Welcome! :-)

So that's all for now from me.

What are you up to? If you have any questions from our course or if you want feedback on your own projects, please do get in touch in the discussion area or in a message.

All best wishes for a wonderful weekend!
Cheers,

Kristen

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Kristen Palana, MFA
Artist, Educator, Author

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