Happy winter solstice! Here’s to a very cosy winter ahead 🙂

I’ve been working on a new winter design and am excited to finally share it! Growing up, Santa was never part of our family’s Christmas celebration, but I’ve always been fascinated by Father Christmas, the old-timey, more traditional personification of the season’s spirit. 

I wanted to paint him on foot, because there is something very sweet about hand delivered gifts. Perhaps it’s slower than taking a sleigh (apparently traditional Father Christmas doesn’t travel by sleigh), but it’s an excellent way to enjoy a midwinter walk and take in the season at a slower pace.

I had a very lovely paint night with my friend, Liv, who is also an artist. We painted castles, drank tea, and chatted by her cosy fireplace.

I have always wanted to paint a night sky inspired by van Gogh’s Starry Night. I went for it with this painting, thinking it would be fairly easy, and let’s just say I was humbled!! It was such a fun night though 🙂

Happy first day of December! I can’t believe we are already in the final month of 2025. 

Several people have reached asking if I have holiday cards available this year. Sadly, I am taking the year off as I have been on a bit of a hiatus this year and haven’t restocked shops that carry my cards. I’m hoping to release some new designs in 2026 and will eventually have everything restocked. In the meantime, I hope you have a very cosy start of December.