Hey Reader,

Welcome to the latest issue of our DRAW Newsletter 🥰.

Inside, you will find:

• D: drawing to inspire you
• R: resource to create awesome art
• A: affirmation of the week
• W: wonder – a question to wonder about

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February 23, 2025

D: Drawing

We continue to draw cute puppies from photos at the Kawaii Drawing Club®.

This week I would like to share with you this cute dachshund pup we created – all cozied up for the cold nights 😊.

Our KDC members had fun with this tutorial as well. Check out these cute pups!! 😍

R: Resource

I am extremely interested in making patterns with my art. 🥰 I made a recent video about how I see them as mini portals into the world of the artist 😊.

I don't yet have much experience with patterns, but I am learning.

I know there will be a season in my life, when I will dive into pattern making fully.

Right now, I am leveraging the help of my experienced friends and courses to keep growing in this area.

This course by Amanda looks really good! 🤩

I haven't done it myself yet. But it came highly recommended, and it's at the top of my wish list.

If you have other recommendations for solid surface pattern design courses, please let me know!

🔗 Check out Amanda's course (no affiliation)

A: Affirmation

This week, I've discovered new levels of highs and lows in my life 😂.

Legit – the extremes!!!!

We are traveling, which is so inspiring and heart-opening. At the same time, the conditions are stressful to say the least 😆.

So in the moments of extreme tension, I remind myself to smile. Literally, stretch my face side to side and submerge myself into the feeling of wellbeing ☺️.

It works! Instantly, the situation doesn't feel as stressful, and I am able to return into the space of awe and inspiration.

So here is this week's affirmation:

W: Wonder

Once I complete my travels, I know I will need time to ground and recover.

It's temping to jump right into laundry, unpacking, and answering 1,000 emails 😆.

But. Is that really the FIRST thing I need?

Or do I need to sit with a cup of tea on my porch, acknowledge the journey, breath?

No right or wrong answer here! The point is to listen to myself and ask the question.

When I find myself off center, I don't ask: "What needs doing?" But instead: "What do I need right now?"

Once I am in balance again, I will fly through all the "to dos" 😄.

So here is the question to wonder about this week:

Thank you for reading, and sharing this space of creativity and insight with me 😊.

Have a beautiful week!

Warm regards,
Tatyana

PS: here are 3 more ways we can create together:

• Get your copy of the 21 Day Challenge to learn how to create YOUR OWN kawaii characters.
• ​Join our Facebook group to share your drawings, connect, and get support. I post a video tip in the group every Tuesday.
• ​Check out my YouTube channel for drawing tutorials, Procreate tips, and mindset talks.

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