This newsletter comes a little early this month as I know everyone is busy leading up to the holidays.
December always feels like a strange mix of busy and reflective — there’s so much happening, but part of us is already peeking into the new year. If you’re feeling a bit tired, a bit hopeful, or a bit of everything all at once, you’re not alone 💛
For January, I wanted to keep things light and playful: a simple new brush, a cozy prompt, and a small nudge to start the year gently, not perfectly.
This month:
🐺 Cozy Brush Club: Cozy theme
☕ Freebie Vault: Confetti brush
❄️ Mini Winter set reminder
⭐️ Community spotlight
Cozy Tips
January can come with a lot of pressure — big goals, long lists, and the feeling that we’re supposed to “start strong.”
But honestly? Tiny, cozy steps count too. A five-minute sketch with a cup of tea, testing one new brush, or coloring in an old drawing is still real creative work.
So if the year feels heavy or overwhelming, you have full permission to start small. Your creativity doesn’t need a grand entrance — it just needs a little space. ✨
The January Cozy Brush Club theme is a cozy mug illustration — something warm and comforting to start the year.
This month’s pack includes:
1 Procreate brush
a sketch
a color palette
a reference illustration
The idea is to use just one brush for the entire piece and enjoy the process, without overthinking details or perfection.
If you create the cozy mug illustration (or your own take on the prompt), I’d love to see it — feel free to tag me or reply to this email with your art ✨
The Freebie Vault
THIS MONTH’S FREEBIE: Confetti Brush
To celebrate the start of a new year (without putting pressure on “New Year, New You” energy), January’s Vault freebie is a Confetti Brush for Procreate.
You can use it to:
decorate journal pagesadd a sprinkle of celebration to letteringfinish off illustrations with a little bit of joy
It’s light, fun, and very easy to use — just choose a color and brush over your piece for an instant festive feel.
*Don't forget that the link to the freebie vault changes each month. Only subscribers get the new link.
Community Spotlight
This month, I’m so excited to share a beautiful illustration by @kalaidas_art, created using the Rough edge brush from the brush of the month from December🍂✨
It’s so inspiring to see how different artists bring their own magic to the brushes, and I’d love to feature more of your cozy creations too!
👉 If you’d like a chance to be featured in a future newsletter, just tags me @tanyasdigitalart on Instagram or reply to this email with your artwork. I can’t wait to see what you create. ✏️🌿
A quick reminder that the Mini Winter Brush Set is now available too:
21 wintery Procreate brushes
a soft winter color palette
a simple PDF guide
SUbscribers (you) received 5 of these brushes for free as part of theDecember treat 🤍 If you’d like to explore the full set for your winter illustrations and journaling pages:
I don’t just make brushes — I use them constantly in my own work!
(and I love supporting other artists.) Meet Tanya. A Barcelona based Digital Artist. Making brushes, PDF tutorials and cute illustrations. You can check out a few of my latest pieces here →
Hi there! I’m Tanya, a digital artist passionate about creating brushes for Procreate and designing surface patterns. I love sharing my creative journey and unique art with you. Join me to explore new designs, exclusive updates, and digital art tips! Heads up! After signing up, check your spam or promotions folder — the first email might sneak in there.
