I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and were able to enjoy it 🎄🎁

Since November, I've been having problems with my right thumb, and it's still not getting any better, so I'll unfortunately have to put my drawing on hold for a while. I'm currently in physiotherapy to try and get my thumb back on its feet. But it looks like I might need hand surgery.

I will complete all the commissions that are still outstanding. It will be slower than expected, but I won't let anyone down. From 2026 onwards, I will be registered as unemployed, and only once I'm fully recovered will I consider what the next step will be. Whether I'll look for a part-time job or re-enter the workforce, I don't know yet. My focus right now is getting healthy. Since I've also been in therapy for the past year and a half due to family issues, I'll be focusing on that as well. Yes, I thought I could manage alongside work, but unfortunately, I have to admit that it can't continue like this.

For all Ko-fi members, I'll come up with something bigger as a thank you in the new year. It was thanks to your support that I was able to attend conventions this year and build up the whole merch business.

A huge thank you again to everyone who commissioned me, no matter how big or small. Thanks also to everyone who recommended me, which allowed me to pursue my passion as a profession for so long. It breaks my heart that I can't continue. Sketches might pop up here and there, but for now, only personal projects.

Thank you for letting me pursue my art full-time for so long.

I wish you all the very best and a happy New Year! ✨

Yours, Leandra