From Scribbles to Stories | Part 4 Behind the Scenes of Writing and Illustrating a Children's Book

[@anncatli5668]

Looking forward for the end product, love watching the process of making a children's book. Really like the design of the characters.

[@reginemargareta4460]

Just want to tell you! We love you for everything you’ve given to the community (the world where people eager to learn watercolor!) I’m just grateful!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thank you sm! Words like yours go a very long way💖

[@FromEdge2Edge]

Great explanation of the process. Thanks for also sharing the crow distraction to let people know, yes, there is life going on around and perfect studio time doesn't always happen.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Sometimes those distractions are the most fun part!

[@wangyun6087]

Thank you for sharing a realistic picture of what it means to run a creative business und not some glossed over, unrealistic fantasy ideal. To me it's far more inspiring and motivating to see others struggling with the same issues I struggel with and learning self-acceptance that way, than watching high gloss, hyped-up perfection, which just bores me after a while. I wish you a lot of energy and resilience and even more joy in persuing your project and spending time with your family 😊

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thank you so much!

[@ChantelleArts]

you've done amazing! 🥰

[@sigrunasa]

The flow. Creating the structure to carry it. Never ever thought about it this way and suddenly I understand that my crazy creativity is distracting my thougts from one project to some other and then another. Creating structure to carry the flow might be part of the solution fo me because I really want to be able to work with focus and finish things. Thanks Jenna

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Yes exactly! This was the biggest unlock for me a few years ago!

[@lttlod1]

Crows are messengers and they're cheering you on about your own message in your book! They kept getting louder as you talked about Clarance's message! Also your scribbles are messages for me because I've been considering working on some art that includes scribbles : )

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

I love that!!

[@colleenm9188]

Thanks so much for sharing your process and all the tips for creative work. Both you and John are amazing people. It is very, very hard to prioritize, plan, focus, schedule, create deadlines and meet them. It's easier to have someone else give me structure, but ultimately I'm responsible. I'm a type B, and I function as a type A in a job. However, in my own creative work ... chaos.

[@laurieradford9137]

Watercolor and ink for line work is always beautiful media

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

I’m a big fan of watercolor and ink too!

[@SueEllenSmith-ju4ot]

Interesting, keep going. Success+dream+fear= you doing it anyway. Ref. Badass Everyday.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks so much for the encouragement! 🙏🏼

[@daleraffills2526]

The crows are waiting for your book already :) I appreciate your honesty of life, and wonder..do you represent the crow?

[@milenamarcocci6320]

❤❤❤bravissima

[@SueEllenSmith-ju4ot]

Significance Crow Family: good parenting.❤

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

🥹🥹

[@laurieradford9137]

Are you familiar with Storytellers ? Great place for directions and support ...

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

I’m not! I’ll check it out

[@wangyun6087]

Hi, can you give more information on which Storytellers you're referring to? I tried to google them, but found so many different groups, that I'm a bit lost. Thank you 😊

[@laurieradford9137]

@wangyun6087 Hello, Yes Storytellers Academy, Arrie Chung founder. Amazing online school for authors and illustrator of children's books and graphic novels. Excellent courses geared to your interests. Education in building characters, manuscripts etc. Art and design. Check it out.

[@laurieradford9137]

@wangyun6087 Hello, Yes Storytellers Academy, Arrie Chung founder. Amazing online school for authors and illustrator of children's books and graphic novels. Excellent courses geared to your interests. Education in building characters, manuscripts etc. Art and design. Check it out.

[@e7yu]

Story Time, 🤠🤔