August 2025 Newsletter

From Dan, Your Friend and Artist

Dear Friends,

August was a whirlwind in the best way. Between new jobs, sunny skies, and creative sparks, I kept myself plenty busy, but also found little moments of calm. Here’s how it all shaped up.

This newsletter is a little delayed, and here’s why: I started three new jobs in one week (Figure 11.1). I’m teaching an IT class, a Game Design class, and I’m now the digital media coordinator for my church (on top of still being the custodian). It’s a lot, but I love the work, and I’m really happy.

Outside of work, the summer has been beautiful (Figure 11.2). I love the clouds and even the heat. My house and car stay temperate, but I don’t mind that my room warms up or when I step outside and feel the sun beating down. It feels like summer should.

Of course, no month is complete without Nora (Figure 11.3). You know Nora. She’s perfect. That’s all.

On the creative side, I drew some art of my deertaur daughters dressed as magical girls (Figure 11.4). They’re original characters, inspired by a game I have fond memories of. Drawing them always makes me smile.

I also made a birthday drawing for a friend (Figure 11.5). It’s Mabel Pines from Gravity Falls hugging Gregory’s frog from Over the Garden Wall. I love making art for people’s birthdays and hearing about the shows, cartoons, and stories that mean something to them. Do you have any favorite fandoms, whether cartoons, movies, or books? I’d love to know.

So that’s August… Work, warmth, and artwork. I’m keeping very busy, but in the best way. There’s also a bonus coming very soon! I won’t spoil the Art History topic yet, but keep an eye out for it.

See you next time!