Chinese Lunar New Year 2023- The Year of the Rabbit

Another year has gone by, and despite all the challenges in, and bigger than myself, I want (need) to make this year work.

Rabbits are funny, resilient little creatures, full of fight and surprise (I didn't learn until we got one as a pet, that rabbits growl), yet they live fleetingly short lives.

I decided to create an image using one colour- midnight blue. (white doesn't count). Rabbits play a part in Chinese mythology- the Moon Goddess Chang'e carried one with her to her fate.

I've been trying to break into picture books for a long time. In a few weeks I will start a course in children's publishing. I'm still unsure about the course, but mostly because of the challenges and mental obstacles that I face.

Here's a link to my Gofundme, if anyone wants to help a stranger out.

https://www.gofundme.com/sign-in?redirect=%2Fmanage%2Fmaddys-childrens-publishing-mentorship-fees