Sometimes you have to just do what's fun

So, if you didn't know, this summer has been tough. With working on the book, and general slurry of financial and life issues that come up every week, and being a foster dad to some pretty rambunctious kids, I really didn't get a lot of time for drawing. After one of our kiddos moved on to a new home, and then 2nd Star Festival, I suddenly found myself in pre-Fall with new jobs, old work to finish, and no creative juice. This is a weird place for me, since I rely on my creativity in every aspect of my life. So what to do! A friend mentioned an illustration project that we had discussed almost a year ago that I was really excited to do, and when it came up again I felt a little guilty that I wanted to put everything else away and do it. It's not a paying gig, nor does it tie in with any of the book projects that we are doing. It was just pure, creative, fan boy fun. I dived into it, making sure to let clients and backers know that I had taken a few days off, and I just drew my heart out. Here are the results! 

All this is to say, sometimes you have to do what excites you, and what charges you up! I feel energized now, and ready to jump back into my primary projects again. Thanks Chris for the idea, and thank you Brian Jacques for the awesomeness that is Redwall.