Makings and Musings Community

Happy New Year, everyone.

I hope 2026 feels calm, creative and softly energising for you all.

December was a little quieter in the community because I was away for a big part of it. Even so, so many of you kept making art, sharing your work, and showing up for yourselves. I loved seeing that. The gallery is looking fuller and fuller, and it really makes me smile.

I also wanted to do a little giveaway to say thank you.This month’s winner is Debbie.

@debbieweare, you’ll be receiving a lovely Staedtler watercolour travel box with metallic colours. It’s perfect for wintery scenes with a bit of shimmer, or for seaside paintings. I’ll message you shortly to get your address, and then it will be on its way.

Thank you to everyone who painted, drew, shared, and kept creating through December. Your work means a lot to me.

Tomorrow is our first Zoom class of 2026, and I’m really looking forward to seeing you there.

For now, happy new year, happy first of January, and here’s to a calm, mindful and creative year ahead.