I know how important it is to look at other illustrators work, but sometimes it's
a struggle to maintain my confidence. There are so many great artists out there.
Remembering what I do and who I am sometimes gets lost. I have to keep myself
in check.
This morning I was so happy to find this book, Desire To Inspire by Christine Mason Miller.
It truly did inspire me with art and thought provoking quotes. Things about "showing
kindness and compassion for others by showing it for ourselves"- (ok, so I will stop
beating myself up). Also, asking yourself questions like "Is what we choose to
share and express uplifting?"
I am going to choose to smother the green monster by giving advice and inspiration to you!
Yes, the children's book world is competitive, but so is everything in life. So I will pass
on the sweet karma and "be a force of good" as the book put it.
So instead of a drawing I have a little exercise for you all. Even if you are not an
illustrator, just for fun...take one element, or two, or three or more! from this scan I made
and do a little doodle sketch. Make some art. Go on now. You can do it.
Some little posies or dollies can brighten the bleakest of days;)
I will post mine by tomorrow. Follow me on twitter @RachelBollman and tweet me yours!
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