Accountability check, NO critiques please....

[MOO]

I have been trying to finish this book for a couple of years. I don't want any critiques, I know it's not pefect and I have already had MANY critiques but I am just trying to get it done. FINISHED NOT PERFECT I am FAILING FORWARD :-). To keep accountable I am posting my days work so far. I am doing it completely traditionally using ink and brush for outlines and watercolor for finish. I will also be doing the lettering (that's the scarey part ..might take some help on placement for that area ) I want to be done by June as my husband is retiring and we have a whole new adventure ahead of us to prepare for! Thanks for your support.

https://www.google.com/search?q=finished+not+perfect+jake+parker&oq=finished+not+pefect+&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0.6661j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

[djlambson]

@marsha-kay-ottum-owen So fun. Looking forward to seeing the progress and good luck with your goals

[sheri_p79]

This made me smile, its got such charm. Look forward to seeing the next piece :¬D

[MOO]

@djlambson Thank you!

[StudioHannah]

It can be so hard to finish a big goal like that, but you can do it! Huzzah for illustration and for new adventures!

[Eli]

Ditto on the "made me smile!" Very cute and I love the expressions! Good for you setting a deadline and powering through. I like the accountability factor. I could definitely take a cue from you on that! Great job!

[aska]

i always thought that your story had potential! i can see kids laughing and pointing at playful chickens

[MOO]

@studiohannah Thank you!

[MOO]

@eli Thanks, Eli!

[MOO]

@aska Thank you

[MOO]

Here's Day 2 of accountability.

[smceccarelli]

Hi Marsha! I think it's awesome that you are tackling this book again and aiming for finish. The text is a lot of fun and I like the character of uncle Carl. Way to go!

[MOO]

@smceccarelli Thanks a lot.

[MOO]

Going to be gone all day but I woke up early and did a bit of prep for inking tomorrow so, just checking in. Now I need to go back to bed and try to sleep a couple hours so I can make it through the day and night!

[MOO]

Today's work.

[demotlj]

Wow, you are really zipping now! Great stuff and it’s fun watching the story develop.

[MOO]

@demotlj Thanks. It feels good so far

[MOO]

Went to visit my sister this morning so only got one done today. I know it's not perfect but...it's whatI can do right now....pushing on!

[MOO]

@marsha-kay-ottum-owen I might do this one over.

I did do it over. Still not pefect but I'm okay with this one. Not okay with the last one...though the other photo is much better and clearer. I'm not a photographer

I need to fix the tangent where the knee and leg meet too, I see that now. Photoshop.

[MOO]

Okay, I redid it ONE more time. Question: Should I put the cow in again or is it a distraction from moving the story forward? Thank you.

I did this one this afternoon. Catching up. Need to be more careful though.