@burvantill Thank you!
I think what I would like to do differently next time is to don't be afraid and ask for bigger timeframe. Im on a tight deadline with the fairy book and also on a tight deadline with my own project (another book, also will be published by a publisher, so I'm under contract there too). I'm now in a situation where there's a possibility I will not be able to deliver on time one of those two projects. And I have few other things I would love to get done. And I won't. Because there's no time. I have my nose buried deep in paper drawing fairies, trying to also squeeze in some monkeys (for the other book), and regretting I was to shy to ask for more time in a first place... Well, that's how I learn, I guess.
BUT - I'm still happy and grateful I have work. Of course.

I’ve been busy working on illustrations for a book about fairies, it’s fun, but it takes a lot time so there’s almost none left for my own projects. Need to find some balance there. And do a better planning next time I take on a job.

May the force be with you!

@burvantill Good job on exploring all those ideas! I like last row the best.

@JennyJones Thank you! I'm playing around with this character a little bit, try to find some story for her... But I definitely hope to post some picture with her for the contest. But since I've never drawn mermaids in my life, I'm super nervous, the more I sketch and draw this one, I see how complex creatures mermaids can be.

I love this idea! And I love cats too, see you on #catsofjune

I'm working on a layout for one of my own picture book, trying to participate in mermay (but I've actually never ever draw a mermaid before, so it's freaking me out!), and working on sketches for a book with cute short rhymes for children - I'm very excited about this one, it looks I might get a few nice portfolio pieces out of this.

@Jake-Parker I'm so sorry to hear about Will Terry's loss. No one can be ever prepared for such a thing...I've lost my beloved brother this year and I'm coping since... there's a one scripture that helped me to see through the dark days: "Our God is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."
I always admired the way Will talked about his wife, so kindly and respectfully, he must love her very much and I can only imagine how hard it all must be for him and the family. I'm with you all in my prayers...

@MichaelaH me too!
So I gave my self a challenge - draw 30 illustration,digitally, but use no undo button, no eraser, none of these amazing photoshop magic. Just one type of pencil. It was an eye opener. I learned the undo button helps me to be bold and do a thing, because I know I always can change it. On the other hand, when I couldn’t use the undo, I was more aware of what I’m doing, putting more interest into my process of painting. But sure I was glad to come back to my precious beloved undo button after those 30 paintings
Sorry for being off topic ️

Hi, I’m doing the draw gesture class too, may I join in?
Here is my attempt to the 30 sec and 2 min poses. I decided to go old fashion with pencil/paper combo, since these two buddies were waiting reallyyyyyy long time for me to use them. it was quite fun, I can’t wait for my next morning drawing session.