#take steps

So-- to put it briefly-- I have been struggling for months trying to get my drive back for my story. Don't get me wrong, I've still drawn my little guys from SIW many times-- but as for taking any steps in writing or sketching comic panels-- it's been slow going ever since I lost my cat, Mittens. I knew the loss would effect me emotionally and mentally, but I didn't think it would hurt me creatively.

Anyways, yesterday I decided to challenge myself. I would draw my SIW characters, (Donnie and Mikey) with the same expressions as other animated characters, just to practice. :) Sooo~ Here's what I ended up with!

To all my artist friends who are struggling to keep their ideas and imaginations afloat, I highly recommend this little challenge! :) It was good practice to draw my oc's again, and it was quite fun to have them mimic my favorite tv show characters that inspired them. You don't even have to do a finished illustration; just sketches are more than welcome! :) The point of this challenge is to draw your precious blorbos again, to remember WHY you love to draw them, and to try different expressions on them that you've never explored before. :)

If you want, you can share this post to challenge struggling artists that you know; ones who may have temporarily lost their drive and passion to draw or write. Because-- trust me-- every artist in existence will always have a sliver of time when they've lost their inspiration for their work. It is NOTHING to be ashamed of, it just comes with the territory of being a creator. :)

I hope this post inspires my friends and followers! And... I hope that because of this challenge, they'll see that it's totally normal and okay to sometimes lose your drive. Hopefully this will help you take some steps to earn it back. <3

To God be the glory.

Don't be afraid to take steps towards your goals. Big steps, small steps, life changing and rearranging steps.

6 Steps to Creating a Killer Offer

There are tons of offers to promote, but few will ever have the power and uniqueness needed to put a lot of money in your pocket.  Creating your own killer offer is the way countless people have managed to build lists, generate revenue, and grow their business.  It may seem like a daunting task at first.  It was a big step for me too but I’ve created a number of successful offers myself.

This is how I do it:

Know the Target Market

Your target market is the first thing you need to consider.  A killer offer is designed to appeal directly to a specific group of people.  You’ll need to offer something useful—something they’ll want to use or learn from.  The key to a successful offer is simply creating something your target market is hungry for.

I have been selected for this year’s 2021 Adult Honored Hero for the upcoming drive-thru event walk this June. I would like my fellow teammates to reach their goals, so if you know anyone that is willing to donate to support a cause that supports patients with inflammatory bowel disease, please consider donating either on Facebook here: https://bit.ly/2P5E9uO or directly through the Take Steps website for my teammate Leonelly’s page here: https://bit.ly/3cuvc7b and all you will need to do if you go to her page is click the donate button and follow the instructions. Crohn’s Disease has been a part of my life since December 31, 2010 and I am lucky to have teammates that have chosen to fundraise alongside me for the cause closest to my heart. I am hoping to help them reach their fundraising goals and I know that will be possible with your support. If you’re reading this post and know of people that would be willing to donate, please feel free to share the above links with them. I sincerely appreciate any help.