Hello there, my dear friends! It’s your favorite ghostly pal, Kurt Spoopyton, back with another story from behind the scenes of my latest spooky (and friendly!) adventures. Today, I want to share something close to my heart—a little lesson I learned while working on a page from my upcoming book, Kurt Celebrates Friendship. You see, even us ghostly types sometimes have our struggles, but those challenges are what help us grow!
A Spooky Start
I was absolutely thrilled when I sat down to work on a special page in Kurt Celebrates Friendship. This page was meant to introduce my newest friends, the Battersons—a family of delightfully quirky bats who live in the oldest, spookiest tree in town. They’re a wonderfully warm-hearted bunch, despite their love for all things nocturnal.
As I began sketching, I was filled with excitement. I wanted to capture the Battersons in all their batty glory—their wide wings, their curious eyes, and their joyful spirits. But as I finished the drawing and stepped back to admire my work, I felt… well, a little disappointed. The drawing just didn’t look as good as I had imagined. It was as if my pencil had gone a little off course, and the Battersons didn’t quite shine as brightly as I wanted them to.
Taking a Step Back
At first, I felt a bit downhearted. After all, I wanted this page to be perfect! But then I remembered something important: Sometimes, it’s okay to take a step back. So, that’s exactly what I did. I put down my pencil, closed my sketchbook, and took a little break. I went for a float around the forest, listened to the rustling leaves, and let my mind wander away from the drawing for a while.
As I floated through the quiet night, I started to feel more at ease. The pressure to make everything perfect began to lift, and I realized that this little break was exactly what I needed.
Trying Again, Growing Stronger
After some time, I returned to my sketchbook. This time, I looked at the page with fresh eyes. I could see where things hadn’t gone quite right, but instead of feeling discouraged, I felt inspired. I picked up my pencil again and started to redraw the Battersons, taking my time to really capture their personalities.
As I worked, I noticed that I was doing so much better than before. My lines were smoother, the details were sharper, and most importantly, the Battersons looked more like themselves—full of life and ready to leap off the page!
In that moment, I realized something special: By stepping back and giving myself a little space, I had allowed myself to grow. I wasn’t just drawing better—I was becoming a better artist. It’s amazing what a little patience and a fresh perspective can do!
The Magic of Trying Your Best
So, my dear friends, what’s the moral of this little tale? Well, it’s simple: Even when things don’t turn out as planned, don’t be afraid to take a step back, breathe, and try again. Sometimes, we need a bit of distance to see how we can improve. And when we come back to our work with renewed energy, we often find that we’re capable of so much more than we realized.
In the end, that page in Kurt Celebrates Friendship became one of my favorites—not just because it introduced the wonderful Batterson family, but because it reminded me that trying your best is about more than just doing it right the first time. It’s about growing, learning, and becoming better with each new attempt.
So, the next time you find yourself struggling with something, remember my story. Take a step back, give yourself a little space, and then try again. You might be surprised by what you can achieve!
Until next time, keep trying, keep growing, and keep those spooky spirits high!
Yours in all things friendly and ghostly, Kurt Spoopyton
