Celebrating a Year of Creativity and Connection (Patreon)

Dear Watercolor Friends,

One of the most beautiful aspects of this community is that we come from all corners of the globe, yet we’re brought together by our shared love for watercolor. It’s such a wonderful reminder of how art connects us, no matter where we are. As we wrap up 2024, I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude and warmest wishes for the holiday season. It’s been an incredible year of painting together, and I’m so thankful to have shared this journey with all of you. We've painted so many interesting and challenging subjects, exploring watercolor techniques from the classic wet-on-wet strokes to the most advanced layering methods. Watching your interpretations of my compositions in our Facebook group has been such a joy—the breadth of talent and creativity in this community never ceases to amaze me!

Watercolor is truly a journey of growth, and I’m so thrilled we’ve grown our skills together this year. Your progress and enthusiasm inspire me every day, and I can’t wait to dive into 2025 with more advanced techniques and exciting new subjects to explore.

I also want to thank you for your thoughtful feedback and questions about watercolor throughout the year. These conversations were so valuable in shaping the ideas for my new book, which reflects many of the topics and techniques we’ve explored together. It’s been a labor of love, and I’m so excited to share it with you as we continue this creative journey.

Wishing you and your loved ones the very best this holiday season—a time filled with love, peace, and creativity. Here’s to another year of inspiration, exploration, and artistic discovery. I can’t wait to see what 2025 brings for us all!

With heartfelt thanks and warm wishes,Anna

P.S. The accompanying image is a little snapshot of my messy desk at the moment — all the projects I’ve been working on for upcoming tutorials and demos:) It’s a busy, colorful chaos, but I wouldn’t have it any other way! I’m about to put away my paints until January 6, when the kids go back to school and I can dive back into painting and editing. If I’m a bit slow to respond during the next two weeks, thank you for your understanding—I’ll be back refreshed and ready for another creative year!