I am working on a choose your own adventure (not sure if it'll get done in time). Which of these sounds the most interesting: 1. The Masked Masquerade – An invitation arrives for a secret Halloween masquerade in an old theater. Choosing which mask to wear changes who you meet, what hidden rooms you access, and whether you escape before the clock strikes midnight. 2. Pumpkin Patch Panic: A seemingly normal pumpkin patch… hides a portal. Entering leads to a realm of sentient pumpkins, mischievous scarecrows, vine mazes, and a way home that depends on solving riddles. 3. The Misdelivered Spellbook: A spellbook arrives addressed to you . Naturally. Choices: attempt magic, ignore it (good luck with that), or return to sender (who is definitely a witch). 4. The Talking Black Cat: A black cat offers you cryptic advice. Choices: listen, ignore, or offer it tuna (always a good choice). #creative #writing

Got to hold the chillest raccoon I've ever seen. He's part of a raccoon and skunk rescue. I guess people have them as pets and then give them up? Poor things. Of course they can't go back in the wild. #dailydrawing #artstr #sketchstr #art #sketch

Did some sketching at a very busy cafe! #dailydrawing #artstr #sketchstr #art #sketch

GM America! In case you missed my post last night. View quoted note → #2026CalendarChallenge #artstr

GM Europe, and Africa! Good afternoon Asia and Australia! We’re already into **Week 2** of the 2026 Calendar Challenge and it’s time to check in. How did your January piece feel? What surprised you, what sparked joy, and what would you love to share with the community? Drop a photo, a quick video, or just a few words below—let’s keep the vibe going together. ### Week 2 - February **Core Theme:** *Heart & Hearth* **Prompt:** “Where does love live in my life?” Think of the things that warm your heart: a red‑bloomed amaryllis, hummingbirds hovering at the feeder, fresh Valentine’s roses, or that favorite cozy blanket. **Optional Creative Exercise** 1. Assemble a mixed‑media collage of objects, textures, or images that give you comfort. 2. Write a short gratitude list (3‑5 items) that ties directly to the collage. Remember, the **Core Principle** stays the same: one visual representation of the month each week, any medium you love, and the focus is on *process* over *product*. Can’t wait to see how love lives in your world! 🌿💖 Some fun collage ideas: GN I'm going to bed now 😴 #2026CalendarChalenge #artstr #art #grownostr

We are at the end of the first week of the #2026CalendarChallenge As a reminder January was: Fresh Beginnings. What does a new year feel like for me? Here's a look at where I am at! I "finished" January (honestly I will probably go back and adjust things, but I will do that later at the very end so I don't obsess) Here is the page I tried to convey a magic filled winter night. That's what new year feels like for me. The magic of new beginnings and the change in the air. There's so much potential in the air, the moment the sun is up things will happen. Yea I see so many things I want to adjust BUT I need to keep going. This is supposed to be fun. Here is the overall layout of all the sketches I did over the past week. It looks somewhat cohesive. Who knows if I'll stick to what I have sketched out here but it is nice to see everything together. It gives me a cohesive view of everything and will help me make decisions in the design process. You don't have to do this, this is just a personal preference. I do big strokes first, then I refine and go into the details. I forgot I made myself a color/visual guide 😂 Sometimes I do WAY too much planning and I forget half of what I originally wanted to do. How is your first week of the challenge going? #grownostr #challenge #artstr #art

Making some zones for a pop up event today 😊 If you want your own just DM me! Or comment below if DMs are not working. #zine #indie #grownostr

Writing a letter to my future self for the #2026CalendarChallenge I think this will be interesting to look back on. I'm pretty sure I will forget what I wrote 😂 View quoted note →

Ideas for December #2026CalendarChallenge #dailydrawing #artstr #sketchstr #art #sketch

November ideas for the #2026CalendarChallenge I was tempted to make a cornucopia but I held back 😂 #dailydrawing #artstr #sketchstr #art #sketch

October is a fun month. I had too many ideas for this one 😂 #2026calendarchallenge #dailydrawing #artstr #sketchstr #art #sketch