Calling everyone who has joined recently but hasn't said hello yet! 👋 We want to meet you, & I also want to make sure you're finding your way around. If you haven't introduced yourself yet, drop a comment below with: 1. Where you are in the world and what you see outside your window right now 2. One thing that surprised you or excited you most from your welcome kit inside the Classroom tab. (If you haven't watched the welcome video yet, go check it out real quick, and then come back here to reply!) Can't wait to read your intros! Let me know if you have any questions at all as you get settled in. I’m here to help! Feel free to click on my tiny face and send me a chat!

🎨Pick a single object on your desk right now (or nearby if you aren’t at a desk). It could be your coffee mug, a pair of scissors, or even your phone charger. ⏲️Give yourself about three minutes to do a simple contour drawing (using only line). 🎨No erasing allowed - just let your lines be! ⭐Share your sketch with us in the comments below using the paperclip to attach a pic. I've added mine here to start us off. P.s. If you’re feeling nervous about sharing a “messy” sketch, remember that “perfect” drawings are pretty boring. We want to see your one-of-a-kind lines, quirks & all.

Hey y'all! As some of you know, I’m in the middle of a big international move right now, packing up boxes and staring at an endless to-do list. When life gets this busy, it’s easy to think, "I don't have time to sit down and draw today." But here’s the secret: drawing doesn't require a quiet studio or hours of uninterrupted focus! Sometimes, it’s just about giving your brain a pause button. Over the next two weeks, I’m making a commitment to draw for just 3 minutes a day, not only to keep up my drawing practice, but for my own sanity. Drawing is my meditation. I'm hoping you'll join me! 🦋 For the next 14 days, let's keep it ultra-simple: just draw for 3 minutes, once a day. - Set a timer on your phone for 3 minutes (or just play your favorite song!) - Grab whatever tool is nearby - pen, marker, anything (but if it's a pencil, avoid erasing) - Pick one thing right in front of you - your coffee cup, your shoe, your house keys, a potted plant... - Draw until the timer goes off, then stop! Don't overthink it, don't erase, & don't worry about whether it looks "right" or "finished." 🦋 Even when life is chaotic, we can all carve out 3 minutes to breathe and make a few marks on paper. It keeps the daily sketchbook habit alive, clears the mental fog, and reminds us that drawing is meant to be a grounding escape, not just another item on our checklist. 🦋 How to participate: Drop a photo of your quick 3-minute sketch in the comments of this thread whenever you complete one! You can post daily or drop a few at once at the end of the week. I’ll be sharing my own 3-minute daily sketches right alongside you whenever the moving chaos allows! Who’s in? Drop a ⏱️ below if you’re joining the challenge!