I'm trying to learn to stop chasing cars too. Sometimes I find myself running down the road barking...but I'm getting better at stopping myself and coming back to the drawing board :)
Thank you for sharing your journey, Ella! It’s so lovely to see your illustrations and sketchbooks! I also love what you said about 'holding yourself accountable'—that might be just what I need.
Most importantly, take care✨ Wishing you a restful recovery and sending love🤍
Thank you for sharing your journey. It’s so interesting seeing how your work has evolved.
I feel that being able to push through all the self-doubt is one of the biggest skills in becoming an illustrator / artist. I tell myself that the mental strength is the key! Plus I just feel so passionate about drawing and art that I can’t stop anyway. :)
I’ve seen a few illustrators write about things being a lot or even burning out .
I’m an illustrator / author - illustrator , I feel like I’m getting close to that ‘yes’ for one of the books I’ve dreamt up . I have an agent and she’s submitting my work but still waiting for a publisher to say yes .
I’ve illustrated 5 books for self publishing authors and one traditionally published (I’ve loved every minute of it !) . I want to do more, especially my own books , make ‘proper’ money from it all etc. But, I wondered if you have tips for not letting it get too much ? I’m so excited for the day someone says yes that I don’t want to stop loving it .
Sorry for the long comment , hope it’s ok to ask .
Don’t worry about being ‘behind’ with Substack, Ella. It’s all part of the honesty and truth of freelance illustrator life, and I’m just here for the journey x
AMEN!
I'm trying to learn to stop chasing cars too. Sometimes I find myself running down the road barking...but I'm getting better at stopping myself and coming back to the drawing board :)
woof xx
Haha! Exactly!! But I totally get it. Enjoy that drawing board xx
Thank you for sharing your journey, Ella! It’s so lovely to see your illustrations and sketchbooks! I also love what you said about 'holding yourself accountable'—that might be just what I need.
Most importantly, take care✨ Wishing you a restful recovery and sending love🤍
Thank you for sharing your journey. It’s so interesting seeing how your work has evolved.
I feel that being able to push through all the self-doubt is one of the biggest skills in becoming an illustrator / artist. I tell myself that the mental strength is the key! Plus I just feel so passionate about drawing and art that I can’t stop anyway. :)
This is really interesting to read .
I love your artwork !
I’ve seen a few illustrators write about things being a lot or even burning out .
I’m an illustrator / author - illustrator , I feel like I’m getting close to that ‘yes’ for one of the books I’ve dreamt up . I have an agent and she’s submitting my work but still waiting for a publisher to say yes .
I’ve illustrated 5 books for self publishing authors and one traditionally published (I’ve loved every minute of it !) . I want to do more, especially my own books , make ‘proper’ money from it all etc. But, I wondered if you have tips for not letting it get too much ? I’m so excited for the day someone says yes that I don’t want to stop loving it .
Sorry for the long comment , hope it’s ok to ask .
Thank you and best of luck with your new book .
Don’t worry about being ‘behind’ with Substack, Ella. It’s all part of the honesty and truth of freelance illustrator life, and I’m just here for the journey x