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Hello my Fabulous Patreons- wishing all who celebrate Xmas- a Merry one and also a note that I will not have an exclusive tutorial out today- taking this day off to be with family- there will be another extra tutorial with the YouTube tomorrow so look for that! I have many extra tutorials from YouTube and tons of exclusives here I know you will have plenty to paint!!

next week is Jan 1,2026!! I am looking forward to many more exciting projects to create for you! This past year has been very exciting minus my foot injury- LOL - I cannot wait to see what 2026 will bring! I had such fun meeting many of you at my workshops and retreats. I look forward to meeting more of you in 2026!

Look for my announcement of another workshop for Portland Maine for August 14& 15th I will post it January 14th at 12noon EST- so many want to come to this so be ready to book once it goes out!!

I am also working on a space in NYC for December 4&5, and I am not sure if I will go back to Boston in October or find another venue close by maybe VT, or Plymouth, MA or NH not sure yet its in the works. My only West Coast workshop is in AZ and it's sold out but always look for announcements from those looking to sell on the chat or in the Facebook group.

Have a wonderful New Year- see you in 2026!

Comments

Linda Markarian

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family. Looking forward to France!

Linda McCrackin

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Ellen! It was wonderful to meet you at your workshop in Boston this past October. Stay well! I look forward to seeing what you’ll come up with this coming year… whatever it is, I’m sure it will be fabulous!

DEBRA PAOLUCCIO

Merry Christmas 🎄, have you ever considered coming to Ghost Ranch in NM ?

Virginia Martinez

Merry Christmas Ellen! Wishing you a year full of peace and joy, happiness and creativity 😍🎅🏻🎄🎨

Leigha Buchtel

Merry Christmas, Ellen! Wishing you and your family a beautiful holiday season. Love, Leigha & Charles

Sara Redfern

Merry Christmas Ellen! I am so glad I came across your tutorials this year! Learning to paint from you has added so much joy to my year, so thank you!

Tammykaye Kaye

Merry Christmas❤️❤️❤️ I hope you have a beautiful day with your family. Thank you for all you do,you're truly an inspiring force in my life. Looking forward to a workshop

Theresa Fargo

Merry Christmas Ellen and Family of Artists! Thank you for all you do to support us on our artistic and life Journey's! Love you 😘 PS.. finally getting my hernia surgery on Dec 30th!! Yahoo So ready for 2026! Bring in good luck, good health, good vibes and beautiful painting sessions with Ellen!! Theresa

Paula

How about a north Florida workshop ? This has natural springs all over!!!

Tanja Brownlee

Merry Christmas to you Ellen and your family as well, from Calgary where it was snowy and -21c (Xmas Eve). Brr. I'm so glad I found you on Patreon and became a member. Your tutorials are wonderful and that you challenge us out of our comfort zones and inspire to bring elements of our individuality to paintings. Bless you! Happy New Year to you and I look forward to more great tutorials to follow!

Jen

Merry Christmas! Can always come to Chicago!!!

Ellen Crimi-Trent

Merry Xmas Theresa! Hope your surgery goes well! Thank god you found out what was going on!!

Ellen Crimi-Trent

Merry Xmas to you & Charles!! Miss u guys! Congrats on grandbaby to be!

Ellen Crimi-Trent

I had one in Fl a few yrs ago it wasn’t as popular I might revisit in the future.

Ellen Crimi-Trent

Yes it’s a trek for me and I need travel to be easy it’s 2 flights!

Lisa

Merry day after Christmas😁 I bought your membership as a gift to myself. I am a total newbie to watercolor & have watch/done many of your YouTube tutorials. I especially love your beachy ones. I used to live in Plymouth Ma & now live in Cape Coral Fl… those paintings remind me of home. Anyway, I am wicked excited to be here as a Patreon‼️

Patti Dukeman

Happy holiday season!! I would love it if you came to seacoast NH . It is such a beautiful place with so much to see and do!!

Betty Ryan

Hi Ellen, I have been a Patreon member of yours for several years. I am having trouble for the first time getting the extra painting to show up on your site. I am signed in to Patreon but every time I try to open your site it said I need to sign in to prove I am not a bot. I have written Patreon but no one has responded. If you can suggest anything, I’d appreciate it otherwise I will cancel my account since I cannot get into it. Thanks for any help.

Kim Bensel

Happy you took time off to be with family. Super important for our mental health to take a break. 🙂

Anne Watman

I just joined after watching a lot of your YouTube tutorials. I’m so glad I did because I’m seeing lots of great tutorials here. I have been trying to learn how to paint in a loose style, on and off, for about two years. I tried following one on YouTube this afternoon, and not bad results. Plus, it was fun!

Brenda Jones

Since it's 2 days after Christmas I am gonna say "Season's Greetings"!! I have been setting my Art/Watercolor Studies Goals for 2026. One of the 2 Top Goals is to do MORE of your tutorials, Dear Ellen. I have WATCHED more on here than I have done this year. Granted I fell and broke my back in July, had to have emergency 5 hr surgery, spent 2 1/2 months in hospital/rehab, then home the last 3 months continuing to heal, PT, and get stronger. I did your Beautiful Candycane Tutorial a couple weeks ago and had a blast with it!! I want to do it again, and do the background BEFORE all the greenery! LOL Thank you, Ellen, for all your teaching and encouragement to try it! God bless you and your family throughout this new year.

Ellen Crimi-Trent

Have you updated the app? Is your payment changed? Have you tried the steps posted in first pinned post here on Patreon?

Jenny

Hi Ellen. Wishing you a happy and successful 2026. I'm in London at my sister's home and visiting the National Portrait Gallery and also close by wonderful Cass Art to buy supplies to paint along with your Monets Garden tutorisl. My first painting in 2026. Blessings everyone.

Jenny

Happy New Year like you have come to Ellen's Patron via YouTube.

Nancy Sherr

I cannot attend the Scottsdale workshop. Anyone want to buy my space? Thanks.