New Year, More Magic!

New Year, More Magic!

Happy New Year!

It’s a new year and I am getting myself into a groove for the new year. I am in a battle with myself in between the strength of “vacation Erin” and the momentum of “studio Erin”. We will find a balance, I am confident.

My first starting point is to get all of my plans out into the open so that I can have you all hold me accountable. Here’s a few things that you can expect from the Hues & Tones space this year.

Tarot:

This year is the year! November 2026 is the launch! Brace yourself, there’s lots of work to do still, and I am so excited to see what you all think. Watch the live streams every Monday to see where things are at.
I am also hoping to have a lot of different content surrounding the deck available for all who are interested. That’s all I’ll say for right now. Lots more to come!

Socials:

I have a few things I am going to be adding to the social media content and YouTube channel.
First will be a meditation stream. A tiny few minute video of some drawing and relaxing music. Something that you can draw along with, or just watch and breathe. You’ll start to see this content in February 2026.
I also have a series that, at this moment, is very precisely named ATTSHBA (Art Things That Sound Hard But Aren’t). In these videos I will be going through something that feels daunting in the art world, but really can be made simple. This will be fun, come watch! These will be launching in March 2026.

Blog:

I am hoping to revamp the blog a little more this year as well. Not necessarily just tarot and project launches but more of the Creativity content that we started with.

Shop:

Quite a few of my pieces from the pandemic era of the studio are having milestone birthdays this year, so each one will be getting its proper feature and focus. Along side the features there will be some content available in the shop related to those pieces.

Traditional Work:

I am hoping to get back to a few more of my art tools this year outside of the digital realm. I am hoping to start some of my art in a traditional realm before finalizing each piece digitally. I’ll be featuring some of these on my live streams, meditation videos, and social media as well.

Livestreams:

The live streams will be continuing every Monday at 7PM EST on a regular schedule again this year.
Creative Jams will also be back starting in February! Keep an eye out to see who my first special guest will be, and when we will be streaming. Don’t miss these, they are going to be extra good this year.

Out in the Wild:

I also have so many plans to have Hues & Tones out in the world this year too. I’ll be in shops and markets again in 2026! Looking right now to lean more towards the second half of the year, because I will have lots to prepare to get ready.

Whew, well I’m tired… anyone else? I need a cookie and a special coffee after all that. No? Water and vitamins instead. Booooooo.

Make sure that you are following me here and on all of my platforms to be sure that you are catching all of the content as it flies into the world. Here’s a quick refresh for any that you might be missing:

8 of Coins – Snake Charmers

8 of Coins – Snake Charmers

Our fourth card in the deck is our second Circus card. The 8 of Coins is the Snake Charmers.

This card was inspired by the performances described as one moves through the circus from tent to tent. The snakes dance to the music and gradually change from white to ebony while under a starry sky. 

Here are the Snake Charmers…

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IV – The Emperor

IV – The Emperor

Card number three is our first Major Arcana card – The Emperor.

This card was inspired by a very charismatic and troubling character in the book. There’s an incident in the book (I’ll try and avoid spoilers) where the character… shifts to a different state, let’s say. I knew that I had to use this element in the card to try and push the design along. Read more to see how this card came together…  

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10 of Coins – Kittens of the Circus

10 of Coins – Kittens of the Circus

I have had a project percolating for over a decade. I had the project fully ready and planned out, and then I stalled out when it was time to start executing it. I worried about style, I worried about the final plan, I worried about changing my plan part way through.

It turns out that my style just wasn’t ready yet. Late last year I did a little digging back into the idea to see if it was worth pursuing or if I should just toss it. A few sketches, and Firefly exports later I was off and running again. OF COURSE the style I had been working in recent years would be PERFECT for this project. It was sitting right there!

Anyway, all that to say that this is the start of that project… I give you the Night Circus inspired Tarot Deck!

Our first card is the 10 of Coins.

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Bookmark- Track Your Own Reading 2025

Bookmark- Track Your Own Reading 2025

It’s getting to that time of the year where some people are setting up their goals for the new year. What better way to start tracking your new year reading goals, than with the new 2025 Track Your Own Reading bookmark?

Last year’s bookmark was very popular among readers, book clubs, and make a great gift for teachers this year!

This bookmark will be available at my Christmas markets on November 9th and 16th, and online at the holiday shop. All early orders will be shipped in time for the holiday season. Keep an eye on the socials to see when and where you can find these products for sale.

Bookmark – Presents By the Tree

Bookmark – Presents By the Tree

The energy falling off of this design is my very favourite warm and cozy feeling that I enjoy so much around the holidays. I love the warm light of the Christmas tree and all the decorations around. Topped off with some lightly falling snow outside and you have the perfect evening for me.

I think that this would be a great bookmark for anyone’s stocking or as a Christmas tag. I plan to use mine as a tracker for the holiday reading I plan to get done over the holiday weekends and break. How would you use yours?

This bookmark will be available at my Christmas market on November 9th and the 16th and online at the holiday shop. All early orders will be shipped in time for the holiday season. Keep an eye on the socials to see when and where you can find these products for sale.

Holiday Tree Gnome

Holiday Tree Gnome

This design is one requested by a friend of mine. She wanted a gnome so engulfed by the Christmas tree that you could barely see him. I think that this came out great!

I did use some AI support for the design of the tree. I didn’t feel that my normal tree style would really fit for what we were looking for here. I wanted something more fluffy, engulfing, and elaborate than what I would normally draw. So with the support of some of the AI graphics, I was able to come up with something that really worked out well. Something a little more stylized, but that is unique.

This gnome will be available on cards, prints, and in Christmas card bundles on my shop. You can also drop by my markets on November 9th and 16th to see all of these lovely new products in person. You can also shop online at my holiday shop. Keep an eye on the socials for when and where you can find these lovely products before the holidays.

Bookmark – Winter Wonderland

Bookmark – Winter Wonderland

Not everyone celebrates the same traditions over the holiday season. But I am sure everyone who is in a snowy climate (with the right kind of snow) has attempted a snowman, or gone on a magical winter hike at some point.

I love snowmen so much! They are one of my favourite winter decorations. Now that I think of it… this probably should have been a sn-gnome-man. Le siiiiigh. Next time, next time.

This wintery scene makes me think of growing up up north where snow falls were real and snow pants were a requirement. I miss the times of playing on the hill in the circle (iykyk), building snowmen, and tobogganing down the neighbours hill. The best!

This magical bookmark will be ready to purchase at my Holiday markets November 9th and 16th, and online at my holiday shop. All products will ship in time for stocking stuffing, or other holiday tradition here. Keep an eye on my Instagram and Facebook to see when and where you can gather up one for you, your friends, and your family.

Skiing Gnome

Skiing Gnome

A gnome requested by a friend of mine. Who is ready to hit the slopes? This guy is. They are all bundled up in their warmest gear, goggles shined, ski pass set, and boots ready to go!

Want to hang out with this gnome all day? You can find them on a greeting card or print at my Holiday Market November 16th, or online at my holiday shop. Keep an eye on Instagram and Facebook to see when and where you can grab a skiing friend of your own.