Welcome
I'm writing and illustrating June and the Star, a YA fantasy novel about navigating deception in a magical world. Here you'll find posts on:
Writing craft (character arcs, discovery writing, story structure)
Illustration process and style development
Children's literature philosophy (moral clarity, earnest heroes)
Creative life (finding time, overcoming perfectionism)
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Developing an art style
I dreaded illustrating my novel. My mental images were too detailed, too complex, too perfect. Then a YouTube video about Pinterest changed everything. Here's how I found an art style that actually excites me.