I "downgraded" my art in the sense that I stopped trying to draw smooth lines. I have a medical condition that gives me shaky hands, so smooth lines were hell even with the auto brush stabilization turned all the way up. Now, instead of smooth lines I have an almost sketch-like style. It's easier, and to me it looks better too!
My MC Daecon done in the old "smooth line" style:

And the new "sketch" style:
