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Hi all. I have to share some news with you, which will affect my channel for at least a little while. I’ve received a diagnosis of skin cancer last week. There are procedures that I will need to undergo and thoughts I will need to process. With that in mind, I will be taking time off from work in September, and (important) you won’t be charged for accessing my channel during this time.

SEP FEES: the good news is that PATREON offers “vacation” feature which I will turn on in order to pause ongoing charges. This way you can continue watching all tutorials that are currently live, without interruption, throughout the month.

AUG TUTORIAL: The Mandarin duck real time tutorials will come out this week; they were scheduled for last weekend but I was too upset and distracted to work. Thank you for your patience.

OCT: I hope at this moments to return to regular posting schedule in October. Assuming everything goes well, I really hope this will be a minor interruption in my work and life and I am staying positive.

Lastly, I wanted to thank you all for your ongoing support and also apologize to those who haven’t received a response from me over the past few weeks. I’ve been feeling stressed out and sad. But, again, I really hope to return to normal as soon as I can, and I appreciate your messages. Just need some time to deal with my health (both mentally and physically)

Take care of yourself,

I hope to see you all very soon

Anna

Comments

Gloria Chambers

Hi Anna I only joined end of last year. I hope you have recovered fully from the skin cancer. I was shocked when I read here that u also had skin cancer. I was diagnosed in November with skin cancer. It was worse than when they did the biopsy. I am only starting to see the light now. U are a brilliant and wonderful artist. I am so greatful that I found u on Instagram. Be blessed Gloria🌺💕

Claire

Wishing you a speedy recovery. Please be good to yourself and take the time you need to fully recover.

MONICA DE NOVAES SARCINELLI UBA

Hello Anna, I am so sorry for your diagnostic. I am very pale and live in Brazil. I spent my childhood and my teenager years under inclement sun in Rio and in the Amazon Florest where we lived for 4 years. I have had several surgeries to extract my malignant cancers and although I’ve already found 4 of the dreadful terrifying melanomas the surgeries were capable of removing all the contaminated cells and I am still here 72 years going fast to 73. God bless you and have faith and trust the competency of your doctors.❤️❤️❤️

Sharon Scalzone

Wishing you all the best in your upcoming adventure. These can be daunting experiences but the most important thing that you can do is keep a positive mind set! The key to healing is being positive. My thoughts and prayers are with you and I hope you have a speedy recovery.

A J

Anna..wishing you a speedy and safe recovery. ❤️ . Health always comes first! Please take care of yourself.

Anamika Banerjee

Feel better Anna. I am really sorry to hear this news and In shock too but being a representative of a women in science, I truly believe the coming procedures will help you get back to your better self very soon. Sending prayers, good wishes, warm hugs and love along your way. ❤️🤗💐

Jojo

Oh Anna… I’m so sooo sorry :( it’s so unfair. I hope you will be able to fight this and recover fully. I can only imagine what you’re going through:(( If there is anything I could help with, please let me know. And I’ll wait for good news that you’re cancer free. Hopefully soon!

Karla Sanford

Anna, so sorry to hear the news! You will be in my thoughts and prayers and I have no doubt you will be back soon.

Tamara Milanovic

So sorry to hear thia, but you seem so strong and optimistic, I'm sure you will beat this.

Ledoux Ellie

Lovely Anna, take care of yourself, we’ll all be thinking of you and sending you strength and luck and whatever you need. It must have been very hard dealing with this and I’m so sorry it’s happening to you. Here’s to quick treatment and full recovery. Much love to you and your family xxxx

Mary Jameson

This is shocking news and I am so sorry to hear this news. Life struck you a terrible blow, and may your spirit of achieving unbelieveable beauty with watercoloring be the same spirit that will carry you through the steps to recovery. Know you are loved and supported, and may you feel those prayers that are offered for you.

Essi

Much love and care to you ❤️

Lois Fletcher

Please don’t worry about us! Your health comes first. Take all the time you need and we will be here when you are up to it. ❤️

susan roll

Anna, May God Bless You. My prayers are with you.

Heavenly Art

We are with you on this journey. Many prayers coming your way. We pray for the restoration of good health and for courage and comfort . God bless

Miki

Please take care of yourself and have confidence that we will be here when you are ready to return.

Kiran

Oh no Anna! Please take care of yourself and make sure you share your thoughts and feelings with your loved ones! Prayers for a speedy recovery!!!

Hilda

Oh Anna I am praying for you. Stay strong and positive. I just found out that I have bone density problem and will go through a three year treatment to build bone tissue back up with infusion treatment. My art painting helps me deal with stress and brings me peace and joy. No one can take away our love for painting and you are very inspirational. Sending you a big hug 🤗

Jessica IsejMaltese

Sending prayers of hope, healing and strength through this hard time. God willing you will pull through this triumphant. God bless.

Alice Dean

Put yourself first and take care, we will all be here when you feel ready xxx

Juni-Anker

Oh no. I sincerely hope it's easier than it sounds. ❤️ Please take good care of yourself, and I'm sure we'll all have you in our thoughts. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Shirley Kouchekinia

Dearest Anna, I don’t usually participate in social media but you are an exception. Stay strong and beautiful during your healing process. You make a creative and spiritual difference to all who follow you and are inspired by you. I will keep you in my thoughts, prayers and meditations. A wonder aspect of social media is that we can all focus on your positive healing at once and empower you. Love, peace, blessings. You can reach out to me 24/7!

Julie Bote

Anna, I pray that the Lord will give you an overwhelming peace about this diagnosis and treatment. Your gifts and talents are so appreciated. I know you'll be back at it soon. Take care of yourself, your fans (like me) aren't going anywhere. 🙂

Nafi

Really sorry to hear this. Take care of yourself.

Carmen Alma

May you be blessed with a positive attitude and good results during your treatments. You are a gift to many people who enjoy your work and instructions. Take care.

Edahani WY

My prayers for you Anna, hope everything goes smoothly and you'll bounce back in no time. Please take care and God bless

Marsha Gollehon

Hugs and prayers, Anna. There's a whole community here for you! 💖

Katja

Big hug and take the time you need.

Linda McKendrick

Hope it all goes well physically and mentally - lucky for us you have such a wonderful backlog of work to keep me busy for at least a month. Thank you for sharing your health and vulnerability with us - I hope the love and prayers from us all will strengthen your journey.

Freyja Leadon

Sorry to hear you are going through this. It must be a really tough time for you and your family. Thinking of you and wishing you all the best.

Elaine Bruckman

Anna, so sorry to hear about your health issues, but good thing that you found about it and are taking care of it. My best to you and your family.

Sherry Baker

Anna, you and your family are in my prayers. Take any needed time for a full recovery. We'll be here when you are better.

Sarah Holcomb

Take all the time you need. Your health is most important 💜

Anita Smith

You’re definitely in my prayers Anna, hoping your recovery is quick and easy. You’ll be back soon enough. Don’t stress about us. You, your health comes first. Many blessings as you go through your treatment.

David Extance

Sorry to hear about your health issues Anna, your health and welfare is the most important thing

David Extance

Take the time required to heal, people will be here waiting for your return.

jayeeta Gupta

Get well soon and be brave...all will be well......

Joana Faria

Wish all goes well Anna! We'll be here waiting for you :)

Rose Morales

Healing vibes to ya. <3 <3 <3

Amy Kenyon

Praying for you Anna! Take all the time you need to heal and rest.

Olesia Yakimakha

Dear Anna, with all my heart I wish you a fast recovery.

Elizabeth Parma

I will be praying for you, and know that we'll be anxiously waiting for your return.

susan r harrison

Praying for your complete recovery, take all the time you need!

Christy Travis

Sweet Anna, I am so sorry to hear that you are going through this!!! I will be keeping you in my prayers! I pray that God gives you peace that passes understanding through this journey!! You bring so much joy to my life and many other’s with your art & teaching. Take all the time you need and focus on YOU!! Much love💕

grouchy_gourd

So sorry to hear that Anna. Wishing you a fast recovery, take as much time as you need to heal and rest. 💜

GWENDOLYN GOH

So sorry to hear this Anna. Sending you all the positive vibes and courage to tackle this and wishing you a good recovery.

Cynthia MacFarlane

I am so sorry to hear this Anna. I will be sending positive energy and hope for a good recovery. I also hope you will take whatever time you need to heal.

Kelly Roy

Wishing you a positive outcome to your procedure, Anna. Thank you for all the wonderful inspiration you've shared. I look forward to hearing good news from you!

Anne-Marie De Clercq

Wish you strength and patience to go through this difficult period !!!

Daimar Hernandez

My prayers for strength and health with you 💞

Sharon Krohn

🙏🏻 I hope your treatment goes well and you are back to 100% soon!

Dorothy

Just joined! I love your art and teaching style. do lots of self care and know it will all go well.

Marea McGuire

Keep your chin up it’s amazing what treatments do a good job at healing. Meditate and try to relax. Good wishes for a healthy recovery Marea

CTG

Saying prayers. Stay strong but give yourself moments of grace when things seem overwhelming.

Velda Draper

my prayers are with you. I am a nurse and today we have wonderful advances. I know your fear. I have been there. relax as much as you can. enjoy your family.

Kelly Lance

Prayers for excellent treatment and a full and speedy recovery!

Ioana Dumitrescu

Anna, I wish you a speedy recovery, both physically and mentally. I have just discovered you on youtube and wanted to sign up to support you, especially through this difficult time. I wish you all the best!

Sheila Spain

Self care is the best healer of all. Thank you for modeling that for us as well as your artistic talent and skills. May you be richly rewarded for your reflections and time for yourself.

Ashley Mazzonna

Anna, praying for your Health and recovery!

Dawn

you are in our thoughts and prayers

Dana Simpson

I am so sorry to hear this news. Sending prayers your way.

Ruth Herring

Hi Anna, I’m a new patron and just saw this. I hope you’re well, though I know it’s a process. Prayers to you and your family. And I have to say, you’re an amazing artist.

Tracy Evans

I’m sorry to hear this sending positive thoughts

Kate

I'm so so sorry for this. I was diagnosed with melanoma in 2008. A little red itchy patch of skin as small as a pea near my left ear. Then again in 2013. I'm still here, so grateful that I can still love, laugh, make memories and create beautiful watercolours with the help of such a beautifully kind and generous women. You will find your strength and the fear does subside ❤ I have a long story so if you have questions or if there's any way I can help xx Kate thegreedybaker@gmail.com