The holidays are hitting differently this December. We’ve all been struggling with the difficulties of an impossible year, trying to navigate a world where many of the things we often take for granted are starkly absent. It’s never been more apparent how much we need one another, now that we’ve been separated in a host of different ways.
We’ve had to forgo a lot. But I take comfort in knowing that the love and care we all harbor is still very much alive and well, traveling through computer screens like so many Sending spells. It will be a quieter holiday this year, to be sure, but I hope and pray that every one of us can find comfort from each other across the distances between us. Many of the trappings of friendship have been stripped away, but the connections still hold.
At this year’s end, we’re more grateful than ever for this story we get to share. It has been a blessing for us, being able to tell it still. To have somewhere to go together, even if it’s mostly been in our minds. And we’re doubly thankful that you all are right there with us week after week, laughing for a few hours and enjoying a little adventure on a Thursday night. And the songs, the stories, the jokes, and the art you all create in return is a constant gift. Seeing your creativity never fails to brighten our days.
This holiday gallery is no exception. I hope it warms your heart as much as it has mine.
Thank you artists. And thank you, Critters, far and wide. We’ll come together again soon.
<3
Liam
Minttu Hynninen || @TheMinttu || TheMinttu.tumblr.com
@elluzant || elluzant.tumblr.com
@FeatherxCrown || instagram.com/FeatherxCrown
@fwishb0ne || fwishbone.tumblr.com
@galogenida || experienceplace.tumblr.com
@heartofpack || heartofpack.tumblr.com
@hollyoakhill || hollyoakhill.tumblr.com
@JQuarze || jadequarze.tumblr.com
@lassflores || lassflores.tumblr.com
@Lyadrielle || lyadrielle.tumblr.com
@schnetzle_ || instagram.com/schnetzle || demifenris.tumblr.com
@yettinim || yettinim.tumblr.com
Abril Cornacchiulo || @Arcane_Souls
Alicia Pinapali || @pinapali || pinapaliart.tumblr.com
Amy Lane || @AmyLaneDraws
Ana Fedina || @anafigreen
Andy K || @klamblotblob || kandyarts.tumblr.com
Anna Janiszewska || @dearHadrian || dearhadrian.tumblr.com
Anna Zee S. || @AnnaZee_S
Anselina DuPree || @_StrawberryFox_
astrolunos.tumblr.com || instagram.com/astrolunos
Caio Santos || @BlackSalander
Caitlin W Candy || @TheArtingAce || theartingace.tumblr.com
Carmen Porzio || @Porzio_Art || Porzio-art.tumblr.com
Casey Bieda || @sketchingsprw || sketchingsparrow.tumblr.com
Charlotte Sandmael || @Cha_C_San
Chelsea Goerzen || @NeverDraws
Danielle Weires || @inkforwords
Diana Davidsson || @Omegasama_art
Edward Pun || @EdwardPun1
Elaine Tipping || @TriaElf9
Elena Muñoz || @kyotosparty
Eli _Zakunni_ || Cerero || @zakunni
Gabrieli Marigo || @amazingabri
Hannah Friederichs || @agarthanguide
Ilya Salnikov || instagram.com/rhunstoryteller
Inkarat Mittongtare || @imittongtare
instagram.com/fed_red_art
Ioana Muresan || @IoanaMuresanArt
isa venturi || @MagmaSheep
Jake Wennik || @OddAlchemist
Jess Cuffe || @EviEnchantress
Joanna Johnen || ravennowithtea.tumblr.com
Keyvei || @run_forest__run
Lap Pun Cheung || @c780162
Lauren Rowlands || @Larn_draws
Lauren Walsh || @LaurenWalshArt
Laya Rose || @layahimalaya
Linda Lithén || @LindaLithen
Lindsay M || @skullymingo
Lorna Carver || @LornArt_
Maddy Marshall || @drawsmaddy
Madeline Szabo || @Madartsyworks
Mat Heldwein || @OngoRongo || instagram.com/m.heldwein.art
Meg Simmons || @megzilla87
Mikael || @surpriseimbored
Nikki Dawes || @nikkidawesdraws
Nil. E || @nil_elk || nil-elk.tumblr.com
Oliver Elm || @flyboy_elm
Olivia Hintz || @oliviahintz
Rachel Boldt || @rachelboldt
Rachel McEwanArt || @RachelMcEwanArt
Robson Michel || @robmichel_art
Silver || @SilverBD || instagram.com/SilverIllustrations
Simona Daprile || @AlexielApril
Sofia Sombra || @sofia_g_sombra
Sofia Sombra || @sofia_g_sombra
Stephanie Brown || @offbeatworlds
Toby Sharp || @tobyjamessharp
Tori Bennett || @victori_jane
Viktor Engholm || @Viktormon
Viktor Maru Souza || @viktormaru
Vincent Desmond || @hierothraxs
Wendy Sullivan Green || @WendyDoodles