Starting from scratch with page 60

starting from scratch, Clip Studio Paint EX, Children's Picture Book, Easter Island, tiny volcano monster

It was one of those days when starting from scratch is the right path. I’ve been struggling with this page since I accidentally deleted the original about two weeks ago. Yes, I’m spinning my wheels and I’m stuck in the mud. I’m downhearted. And now that my contract job hours are expanding, I have little time to work on the book.

I need to simplify everything. I need to just paint blobs and shapes. I need the work with colors and contrast. I need to paint with fewer strokes, fewer lines, with no hatching and no superfluous details. I make the best of the few minutes I have each day. I have to accept things are as they are. Struggling against adversity only strengthens it. I’m going to take a deep breath now.