I just found this today and read all the way through. Very interesting, and your art is cute! All these landscapes and forest scenes are amazing. Looking forward to seeing where you're taking this, and thanks for sharing your story and art!
I love seeing this glimpse into your art process!! Also the difference between the original pages and your newer, updated compositions, poses, drawing skills is amazing, your improvement is awesome to see!!! Take as much time as you need to keep working, your work is beautiful and worth the wait!
Just in case you need inspiration, you might use a Creative Whack Pack® that I used with my classmates in my University of Minnesota - Communications and Creativity class.
https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Whack-Pack-Roger-Oech/dp/0880793589
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