Hello! October is finally here one of my favorite months of the year spooky season is upon us! My schedule really ramped up starting this month and well into April of next year! (not complaining!)
I don’t have much to update on this month, I’ve spent most days working on sketches for a new picture book I’m illustrating. I had a nice little break from deadlines from late July/August to September. Which was really nice, I definitely needed that time to recover by the time September rolled around was very ready to hop into a new project. I tried to make good use of that time to finally update my portfolio a bit a change up my website a little. I love the new color scheme and I think the organization is a little better than before. I also added a new section titled ‘books’ I would love for you to checkout it has my cover reveal and some sneak peaks into my first picture book I illustrated “From the Farm, to Our Table” very excited to be able to share more from that book it has a special place in my heart. Here’s a link here if you want to check it out portfolio !
Lets talk a bit about time management… a subject I struggle with and would love some advice on. I have got two smaller projects that will have deadlines that overlap a little lucky enough for me, I’ll be doing final art on one and sketches on another. BUT, I have another potential project in the works that will be added into the mix as well if it works out. January will be a SUPER busy month , I have juggled projects in the past but this will definitely be the most projects I’ve ever had at one time. If I learned anything from last time its plan everything out the day you get the schedule and make sure you leave wiggle room in case something happens in your life so you don’t have to pull all nighters to meet your deadline. I invested in a little whiteboard calendar to keep beside my desk that way I have it right in front of me the plan for the week I also keep the deadlines in my calendar on my phone/IPad. Please let me know if you have further tips for me as someone who has a hard time focusing on a task and a chronic procrastinator.
I wanted to do a fun challenge for spooky season! I drew this little witch and would love it if people colored her! I’ll be sharing them on my Instagram stories so please tag me if you end up coloring her. Its a free download on my Ko-fi if you want to participate.
That’s all from me this month! Hope you have a great rest of your October Ill see you in November!