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I wanted to tell you that I’ve so enjoyed the introductions you’ve provided to so many fascinating artists during these 30 days. Your hard work and research may not be commented on as much as your delightful lessons themselves, but I’m kind of hoarding some of these artists, whose work I will definitely delve into more!

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Thank you SO VERY much Kathleen and Kyle. Those humans behind the work are critical to making IT work. Thanks making this experience one so powerful and meaningful to me.

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Jan 30Liked by Wendy MacNaughton

Thank you, thank you, thank you Wendy, Kathleen, and Kyle! I was already feeling great about this experience and then to see my drawing in today’s email was the cherry on top! 🥰 From the artist introductions, to your daily drawing prompts, to seeing and delighting in everyone’s work - this has been a tremendously heartwarming and inspiring experience. Can’t wait to hear Wendy speak in DC! ❤️

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Jan 30Liked by Wendy MacNaughton

Thank you. I never managed to post my drawings because it felt like too much but I did it all and it was such a joy to peep at the gallery at the end of each email. So many kind and talented folks here! Love you all, next time I'll be a bit braver!

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Jan 30Liked by Wendy MacNaughton

This has been such a soulful way to kick off a new year. Thank you, Wendy, Kathleen and Kyle for all of your collective expertise, research, moral and technical support and thoughtful curation you’ve done to make this a dream to participate in. 💕

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Jan 30Liked by Wendy MacNaughton

Lovin’ on the Saul Steinberg! And many thanks to the 3 of you.

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Jan 30Liked by Wendy MacNaughton

Thank you so much, Wendy, Kyle and Kathleen! You have truly given us such a huge gift of inspiration, space, love and community!

Big thanks for all your efforts, and to every GUTter, you are truly a wonderful group of people! ❤️✨🌈🌱

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Thank you Kathleen, Kyle and Wendy! 🙏🏻🍾

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Jan 30Liked by Wendy MacNaughton

WHY AM I CRYING?!! Thank you Wendy and this amazing GUT community! And Thank you Kathleen and Kyle for helping make the magic happen. ❤️

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Jan 30Liked by Wendy MacNaughton

Dear Wendy, Kathleen and Kyle: thanks a lot for all you did - at the scene and behind. You gave me joy every day - I'm looking forward to the next GUT meeting.

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Jan 30Liked by Wendy MacNaughton

Thank you Kathleen & Kyle for all your tireless efforts. Thanks to all for eye & mind opening references, tips & art.❤️❤️

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Jan 30Liked by Wendy MacNaughton

Freeing. That’s my word to describe the effect of The GUT 30-Day Drawing Challenge. Freeing. I highly recommend it!

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Jan 30Liked by Wendy MacNaughton

Thank you Kathleen, Kyle and Wendy ❤️

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Feb 1Liked by Wendy MacNaughton

What a wonderful experience, taking me away from my oh-so-logical brain to something way outside my comfort zone. I laughed, I groaned, I felt proud (the upside down giraffe turned out lovely, so I am told. Thank you Wendy and thank you to those who looked at my, admittedly only few drawings I put up. I will continue to draw here and enjoy myself, learn about other artists who I had never heard/read about. 30 days of adventure and smiles in dark, grey January. :-)

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Jan 31Liked by Wendy MacNaughton

Another 30 Day Drawing Habit complete! The one I completed with the GUT in the summer allowed me the freedom to create without the demands of school, so to complete this one while the school year is ongoing is a HUGE accomplishment for me! I may have gotten behind but I kept going! THANK YOU Wendy, Auntie Kathleen and Kyle! My heart is full, my hands are happy (a little cramped but that’s ok) my mind is (mostly 😊) calm, and my inner critic is buckled in the way, way back. She’s in a very loooong time out...Fear is NOT in the driver’s seat of my artistic life! The universe has guided me to this place of beautiful, creative people that I am grateful to call my ‘chosen community’ 💛

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Jan 30Liked by Wendy MacNaughton

Thank you for getting me back into drawing. I greatly appreciated the time and care you gave to this project, the artwork you shared of your own and from other artists, and the links you provided.

I have never been afraid of drawing in the naive style that is all I know how to do, but it has been hard to maintain a habit.

I have plans now for what I want to try in February, centered around a weekly water color, which is a medium I have never used.

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