This illustration is called “Resilience” because it was an exercise in resilience.  I screwed it up badly at the beginning.  There were lines that did not turn out where they were supposed to be.  I laid them down with a gel pen, so there were no do-overs.  I considered starting over, but I decided to stick it out because that’s how I am and because I have successfully salvaged drawings in the past.  Sure enough, I was able to make some adjustments and come out with a passable illustration.  I feel like I grew as a draftsman by having the confidence and fortitude to stick it out.

I like that the look on her face is resilient.  Does she look like she’s going to stay down?  Nah.