It’s been another productive and exciting year. Small wins, wrong turns, and a lot of time sanding down rough edges. I finished almost 90 pieces, mostly studies, and I’m still bumping into boundaries in graphite, watercolour, and coloured pencil. That’s the work, you keep meeting the edge of what you can do, then you push it a bit. Also rejected from residencies and another project but I keep moving forward.

That middle photo is me speaking at a local artist group. It reminded me I like sharing process while I’m still figuring it out.

To everyone who follows along, thank you. Your support matters, and your questions keep making me rethink my process in the best way.

A new newsletter lands January 2. where I share my 2026 theme. Why I use a theme at all? It gives your year a direction, helps you say no, and keeps your practice moving when motivation fades.