Yes, that is definitely exactly the way to describe it 😆

Haha GM and Happy NYE 😆

😂 I have a newborn idk what time even is anymore.

A #Toast to the New Year! You could even say a nostr:nprofile1qqsvh2svs20dxgkp25wtvcvmfsytngn2e9llkn54jgz7a3uwaycny3gpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduhszxthwden5te0wfjkccte9eekummjwsh8xmmrd9skctcppemhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mp05zfsyv

There is no way I am making it to midnight tonight. 😂 I am thankful for 2025, its been fun, even life changing! I'm looking forward to 2026 😊🎉🎇 #nye #2026 #newyears #artstr #animation #breadandtoast nostr:nprofile1qqsdvckpplxm9wvsevfln6f573ucmx7snyvhn5p64gzjejmy0rgrntcpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduhszxmhwden5te0wfjkccte9ehx7um5wfcxcetzwvhxxmmd9uq3samnwvaz7tmjv4kxz7fwwpkx2cnnw3ezucm0d5hsumqjm7 #🖼 #🍞

Memes with culture 😂

And value in this case! That's cool your grandfather has a Norman Rockwell print with some valuable coins. Not sure what one has to do with the other. But cool nonetheless

That could be a fun read! Haha

What this reemergence of piracy tells me is that people DO want to buy media, since piracy died down at the beginning of these streaming services, when things were good. But if there is too much friction and exploitation then people will find alternative ways to get what they want.

Good question. It's an animal from a game I like 😅 I've been wanting to play it. It's called Stardew Valley.

https://stardewvalleywiki.com/Void_Chicken

GM! 🌄

GM 🌄

GM just a void chicken with her chicks.

#dailydrawing #artstr #sketchstr #art #chicken

Aw I'm sorry to hear that. 😢

Maybe she just wants to feel beautiful and special. I would suggest spa days or facials. Much more relaxing and rejuvenating. Surgery terrifies me personally. And the stress and scars you could receive from one I think negate the facelift.

Besides I believe every wrinkle is earned and really highlights the uniqueness of the individual. 😊 The fact that society always tries to hide them is unfortunate.

GM! 🌄

GM! Super thanks! 🌄

GM watched some birds hanging out in the water. Very peaceful.

#dailydrawing #artstr #sketchstr #art #birdstr

Tough to change someone's mind when they made it up. 😥

What makes her think she needs it?

Be careful it just stays a drawer! 🫂 😂

I too am a recovering hoarder. So many potential uses and projects for things I'm never gonna get to 😂

I think this is simple and useful enough that it won't cause relapse. Glad you like the up cycling idea!

Well now you know! At least you're not hoarding trash. But now you can hoard trash with ✨purpose ✨😉

Agreed. I haven't had to buy wrapping paper in ages. I just reuse wrapping paper people use on gifts for me. Gives it at least 2 uses. Or I use paper bags from stores. Some stores might have interesting holiday print on it. Just open it up and use the inside if it's not interesting. Or an amazon box, open it up and turn it inside out.

What I'm talking about:

https://youtube.com/shorts/gb7R78Muc-w

https://youtube.com/shorts/3MFuPDUtURA

https://youtu.be/TCNDH14xwag

OK thanks 😊

**🎉 Final Post: #2026CalendarChallenge**

**Congratulations** on making it to the end of this creative journey together! We did it – twelve months, twelve visual expressions of our inner worlds.

I'm using this final week to go back through my calendar, making it feel a bit more cohesive and adding some final touches to earlier months. There's something special about letting each page rest for a while before coming back with fresh eyes.

I know this has been a tough challenge at times – showing up week after week to create something new when life gets busy or inspiration feels distant. That's why I'd love to hear from you even if you didn't finish or just followed the journey:

- What did you **like most** about the challenge?

- What aspects did you **struggle with**?

- Did you discover anything new about your creative process?

Your feedback helps me understand what worked and how to make future creative prompts even more meaningful.

As we turn the page (literally and figuratively), I hope this calendar project has helped light your creativity for the coming year. May the habit of playful exploration continue beyond these pages, carrying the spark of 2025 into whatever comes next.

Thank you for creating alongside me!

Here's my calendar:

Here's where it started:

#2026CalendarChallenge #CreativeHabit #ArtJourney #artstr #design #challenge

You can just calculate the circumference of the Earth by looking at shadows! That's how they proved Earth was round without airplanes and spaceships and what not. Simple geometry.

https://www.aps.org/apsnews/2006/06/eratosthenes-measures-earth

Ah, dang the flu! Hope you guys feel better soon!! nostr:nprofile1qqsfx4kspz4jy64kkz9t83eeqp2xk2pkcjx82flsu5ejczfqrglxmjqpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduhszgrhwden5te0w35x2amjd96xjmn8v3jhx6ewdehhxarjxyhxxmmd9uq3zamnwvaz7tmwdaehgu3wwa5kuef0k8zsvjis making hers for the year 2027 😂 so there's no pressure

GM creators! 🌱

We’re stepping into **Week 3** of the 2026 Calendar Challenge, and March is calling us to notice the quiet stirrings of new life.

How did your February piece feel? Share a photo, a short video, or just a line about what you discovered in the process. Let’s keep the community buzzing with inspiration.

### This week’s focus

**Core Theme:** *Awakening*

**Prompt:** “What is stirring beneath the surface?”

Imagine the subtle signals of spring: budding crocuses pushing through the soil, the fresh scent of rain showers, playful lambs and rabbits, or the bright green of a St. Patrick’s shamrock.

Some visual examples:

**Optional Creative Exercise**

1. Paint a watercolor “seed‑to‑sprout” sequence that captures the moment of emergence.

2. Take a 20‑minute nature walk, notice the hidden growth around you, and jot a quick journal entry about what you observed.

### Core Principle (reminder)

- One visual representation of the month each week

- Any medium you love: collage, paint, digital, found objects, etc.

- Focus on **process** over **product** – the act of creating is the reward.

Let’s bring March’s awakening to life together. Tag your work with #2026CalendarChallenge and #Awakening so we can all celebrate the sparks you’re igniting.

Can’t wait to see what’s bubbling beneath the surface for you! 🌿

#Nostr #CreativeHabit #artstr #art #grownostr #challenge

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

nostr:nprofile1qqsfx4kspz4jy64kkz9t83eeqp2xk2pkcjx82flsu5ejczfqrglxmjqpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduhszgrhwden5te0w35x2amjd96xjmn8v3jhx6ewdehhxarjxyhxxmmd9uq3zamnwvaz7tmwdaehgu3wwa5kuef0k8zsvj how did your week 1 go?

Thank you! 😊

Careful you don't accidentally cause the butterfly to start a tornado 😂

Nice, I like that! Personalized calendars with reminders/symbols like that seem like they would be really handy!

GM! The September Issue of my travel‑sketch zine is in production! 🎉

DM me if you’d like a copy – I’m thrilled to finally share what’s become a raw, on‑the‑spot visual journal of new places.

I also offer a print‑on‑demand version for a professional finish. You can order it here: https://mixam.com/print-on-demand/68b63f1d95947926204c62cd#authors

#zine #artstr #grownostr #indie #v4v

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Haha great thanks 😄