Hey Reader,
I am working on something extra-special this month. A bundle of my top 5 kawaii drawing courses and tools! 🥳
I am almost ready to share the details with you (right after I connect all the automations 😅 and triple-check everything).
It's going to be PERFECT for getting you started with drawing awesome kawaii art! I am super excited to share it.
And now, welcome to this week's 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!
November 9, 2025
D: Drawing
For this week's drawing inspiration, I would like to share a fun collection created by our Happy Creators Collective member – Julia V.
A few weeks ago, we explored a combination of kawaii art and folk art at the Collective (you might remember the "Folksy Fox" I shared 🥰).
Julia fell in love with this unique style. She has since created many more drawings in this style, added them to her Etsy shop, and treated herself to a few "samples" 😉.
She said:
There’s just something magical about seeing your art come to life on a real product! When that package arrives and it’s your own design on something you can wear, gift, or even sell, it’s next-level happiness.
Beautiful, right?!!
You can see more of Julia's work on Instagram @juliav1 😊
If you would like to create art and see it on real products, I sincerely invite you to become part of the Happy Creators Collective!
Not only will you have the step-by-step tutorials for these projects, but you will have MOTIVATION and support to actually do them 😊.
R: Resource
We've been talking a lot about the best place to order products with our art at the Collective.
Not necessarily to sell, but just for ourselves and to share with family and friends (Christmas is around the corner! 😄).
If this is something you are wondering too, my favorite place to order products from is Printful.
You can simply create an account and order what you like 😊.
They have capability to connect to your shop too, if that's something you want (like Etsy or Shopify), but it's not required to order.
And the cool thing is, they offer 3 samples per month with 20% discount!
I order my "samples" almost every month 😁.
I'll share my affiliate link 👇, if you would like to order some "samples" too.
🔗 Order your goodies on Printful
A: Affirmation
This week, I am once again reflecting on the balance of "doing art" and "teaching art" 😉.
Why do I spend hours setting up automations? 😆
Why do I put myself through discomfort of LIVE video (which is often proceeded by a sleepless night #nerves).
Because when I co-create with other humans souls – my heart smiles.
Because I find meaning in this work.
Because it FEELS good.
Would I feel as energized drawing for hours in my studio?...
I honestly don't know (I definitely feel that I would like to draw MORE hours, haha).
At the same time, I know that in this season of life of wearing many hats (mother, wife, entrepreneur) I choose to invest my time widely, rather than deeply (focusing on many areas, rather than diving deep into art).
Still, the question remains on my mind... is this the optimal path?
Then this week, I was listening to an interview and the lady said: "We do not help others. We reveal ourselves through others."
And it tooootally clicked.
I grow as an artist the most THROUGH you!
Art becomes so much stronger, when we do it together.
So here is this week's affirmation, from poet Ellen Sturgis Hooper:
I slept, and dreamed that life was joy;
I woke, and found that life was service.
I acted and behold, service was joy.
Beautiful ❤️.
W: Wonder
When making a decision or looking for an personal answer (like my reflection this week on making art vs teaching art 😊), ask your body's wisdom for the answer.
Direct your attention inside your chest, pose your question, and ask: "Is this a yay or nah for me?"
Yay feels like opening of the chest. It's expansive.
Nay feels like tightening and constriction.
So here is this week's question to wonder about:
I wonder... what does my body say, 'yay' or 'nay'?
Have a beautiful week!
With love,
Tatyana
PS: Here are 3 more ways we can create together:
Let's connect!
