One of my big concerns was "haha, you'll fall apart managing yourself" and so far, I *haven't*

I have so many plans for 2026. Especially as this will b the first full year that I only do art full time

My goal is to move into the physical realm. I would love to get into the local makers' store next year, more custom physical things like the standees. Get back into traditional art (I think my style would work so well with goauche)

This is why nobody can keep up w my characters because they're still in my head!!! I rarely get rid of characters, I just rarely draw them :')))

Don't worry, I know when to take a break and all that! Christmas just really throws a spanner in the works haha

I'm starting print club next month, and finally reaching out to my poster waitlist, so that should help a bit w all that anyway :]

I'm still like... £90 away from my goal (which is fine, I have enough to cover my most urgent must pay things), but considering December is the month where everyone has other things to buy and nobody has spare change for coins, I'm pretty pleased, all things considered!

I think briefly teaching ppl who were earlier in their art journey really helped with that. Newer artists are so inspiring to me, there's so much courage there that artists just lose so quickly

I'll get used to it, probably. C'est la vie

Anyway. Time for me to work out how to render icing and cookies so I (hopefully) turn all my Gallery members into gingerbread icons

I only need 30 people to sign up for my lowest tier. That's the kicker. But it's scary!

This is the first month where I'm like I really need to make my monthly minimum. I'm really excited with the decisions I've made but man, it's nerve -wracking