My project for course: Sketchbook Illustration with Pen: Embracing Mistakes

It all started as I was drawing a ribbon, and then it seems I was seeing something different. I don't have all stages as I was sketching carefree while my daughter was doing her homework and i had only a4 copy paper in front of me... I decided to leave the sketch like this and not go any further. But I wanted to play a bit with some digital help.

And I thought that it was a good idea to add some magic...

And then I started digitally doodling, creating a rose background and also a kind of frame for the character inspired by the old doilies. So I decided to make the character a little less mystical. By this time the ribbon was gone...
This is my idea of motherhood: a flourishing nest for babies and baby animals too. 🌸💗

I know I have probably gone too far and next time I will try to stick to the teacher's method! 😉