Sometimes other people react to us in ways that surprise us until we are startled into seeing the situation from their perspective.  

 

No, the frog isn't pooping...that's supposed to be a shadow. :) 

My next "Ira" class is going to be on colors (well, after my fantasy map).  I think I'm too monochromatic in my coloring.  The pond is this project is the best part but the sky, hmmm, I look outside and it's not a solid color of one hue.  Perhaps it's mostly a matter of getting better with what can be done in Procreate.