Hey Reader,

Welcome to 2026! Hopefully you are feeling refreshed... and perhaps a bit exhausted after the holidays 😆 That's where I stand.

And welcome back to 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

Yay, let's DRAW!

January 18, 2026

D: Drawing

We began a fun and meaningful project at the Happy Creators Collective this month.

We are designing a collection of our own characters, and creating a whole world for them!

First stop – brainstorm and visual research.

We've already created moodboards and inspo sketches at the Collective.

This process is so fun and satisfying!

Here is my version 😊👇

I am creating a tiny world of Garden Cuties, with the main character being a sparkly dew drop named Dewy ✨

I am curious to see where this process will take us!

The community is already lighting up with ideas and big wins.

Tabby said:

I began work on a project I have wanted to create for about 10 years.

How good is this?!!!!!! Finally working on a dream of 10 years!

Would you like to join us on this adventure? 😊

Join the Happy Creators Collective

R: Resource

As I was doing research for my Garden Cuties project, I came across this adorable coloring book called "Tiny Gardens".

Of course I got a copy, and my daughter already colored a few pages! 🥰

🔗 See it on Amazon (my affiliate link)

A: Affirmation

As the year begins, I feel inspired to re-commit to a few healthy habits I want to build.

Like drinking warm water before meals.

Usually, I either forget... or it's too much effort to put on the teapot.

So I decided to make it easy!

I set up a thermos next to the stove, where I serve the food. It holds water at the perfect drinking temperature, and I refill it when I make my morning tea (super-simple routine).

What's more, I don't even need to open the lid! There is a push-button to pour.

Problem solved 😁

So here is this week's affirmation:

If I want this habit to stay, I need to make it easy.

Make it easy!!! 😄

W: Wonder

If there is a habit you want to build and it's just not sticking... that means there is too much friction to doing it.

Yes, we can do hard things. But only for a short time.

If you want the habit to stick, it has to be easy.

So here is this week's question to wonder about, as you dream up your next project:

I wonder... how can I make it easy?

Have a restful and fulfilling week! ❤️

Warm regards,
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.

Let's connect!