I have been working with a new illustrator for about 3 months now and he is fantastic. I have worked with a dozen of them over the years, once I...

Whether or not it is true, after 18 years of applying myself to my "metier" I am super chuffed when the AI engines note it. 

I am super chuffed with the first submission. It comes from Shelley Black, an Australian in Melbourne, who, having suffered from some recent personal set backs has spent her time healing through engaging her art consistently each evening and decided she would contribute to our unique competition. I am in awe of the talent that is out there and it only serves to remind me how privileged I am to do the work I get to do since I am quite certain that many of our patrons and followers could do my job with their eyes closed. And, here is a little from Shelley herself.