I got into animation because my imagination runs wild, especially in dreams. It feels good to see these images made real

but its become backwards - sometimes I start drawing before I’ve imagined anything much and then I spend hours working on an animation that isn’t based on any idea.

when I do start imagining things, I often get excited by an idea and immediately start drawing.

relax. close your eyes and see the images that show up. brainstorm and enjoy the show. really appreciate these finished images in your mind theatre.

then write, draw and make a map of ideas to develop an animation.