I'm currently writing and digitally illustrating my very first children's book, so I get how it feels to be overwhelmed with at drawing.
for me, I'll draw something and then wonder if it is to magical and unrealistic, or if it could be drawn better another way, and I'll drive myself crazy with that cycle over everything I draw!
To unwind, I took a five day break away from working on the book, and I felt a tad more relaxed when I went back to drawing the art for it, and just push through whenever I doubt myself about the art.
I also changed my work schedule and that helped alot too. hope this helps!
oh wow, i'll look forward to this! i'd always wanted to do something along this line a few years ago, but it just doesn't work out with me. xD
i understand you with the "i'll drive myself crazy with that cycle", because that's exactly how it is with me, too. i think sometimes, instead of becoming my stress reliever, art becomes the source of the stress. 😅
i'll definitely look into changing my schedule. my time management has never been good, but given the current circumstances, i think i might have to improve. haha. thank you so much for dropping by and sharing your thoughts! ❤️