Hey Reader,

I hope you are well in these pre-holiday days of anticipation 😊.

I have something SUPER exciting to share with you tomorrow!

A project I've dreamed up for myself and our members at the Happy Creators Collective.

I am putting finishing touches on the vision, and I'll share it with you tomorrow.

If you like what you hear, you'll have the opportunity to join us at the Collective and to do this project together! 😄

Oooooh, I am buzzing with the energy and excitement...

With that, let's dive into our weekly 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

Awesome, let's DRAW!

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December 21, 2025

D: Drawing

In December, we are playing with illustrated hand-lettering at the Happy Creators Collective.​

We started with a project of illustrating our own names.

So meaningful! ❤️

This is what our first project looks like as wall art:

And here are a few creative interpretations by our members! Each one so unique and beautiful 🥰.

I'll share more details about what we do at the Collective tomorrow (and what I have planned for us in 2026 😋).

In the meantime, if you LOVE this project and want to jump in right away, the step-by-step tutorial is already available inside the Collective!

Join the Happy Creators Collective

R: Resource

We are having a lot of discussions around drawing motivation and the challenges around getting started.

Can you relate?

Years ago, I came across this brilliant little book of artists' excuses and how to not need them 😆. And I would love to share it with you!

🔗 View it on Amazon (my affiliate link)

A: Affirmation

To continue with the theme of why we should make art (even in the face of AI), here is a fun and relatable post I saw on Instagram.

If you worry about AI replacing you, definitely check it out 😄

W: Wonder

We work hard...

We climb the mountain...

Why?

This question to wonder about this week 👇 will answer that!

Reply to share your thoughts and insights!

And I'll be back tomorrow with details about a super exciting project I've planned for 2026, and your special invitation to join us! 🥰

With love,
Tatyana

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

• Join our creative family at the Happy Creators Collective​
• Learn how to draw YOUR OWN kawaii cuties (15 minutes a day!) with my 21 Day Challenge printable workbook
• Explore my YouTube channel for drawing tutorials, Procreate tips, and mindset talks.

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