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Art Auntie Kathleen's avatar

NOTE: if you click on the button in the post to get the discounted annual subscription rate, the initial dialog will say the annual subscription is $60. Go ahead and click the Subscribe button. The discounted rate appears in the next dialog. After that you start the payment process.

Jude's avatar

Hey will the discounted rate apply for subs roll overs (mine happens near end of Jan- will be heading into my 4th year!)

Art Auntie Kathleen's avatar

The discount applies to new and free members upgrading.

Susan Khazoyan's avatar

Okay, that wasn’t clear in the email. I’ve been trying to figure out how to pay my subscription today to save. Or at least it wasn’t clear to me. Thanks.

Art Auntie Kathleen's avatar

Everyone: any subscription stuff should be done through the Substack website, not the app. Money transactions are not done through the app.

Art Auntie Kathleen's avatar

NOTE: if you click on the button in the post to get the discounted annual subscription rate, the initial dialog will say the annual subscription is $60. Go ahead and click the Subscribe button. The discounted rate appears in the next dialog. After that you start the payment process. EDIT: Use the Substack website for money transactions, not the app.

Hermione (she/her)'s avatar

Hooray!!! OG member here and I’ve proudly done all the 30 day challenges. I’ve been out of a drawing practice for a year plus (crochet/cross stitch/embroidery artist, here). SEW 🪡 🧵 looking forward to reconnecting with drawing and the fabulous GUT community. You will not regret the love and light and learning this 30 day challenge brings, those on the fence. MFing pencils ✏️ up, 2026! ♥️ ty Wendy, Kyle, Art Auntie, GUT. 🌈

Lisa's avatar

I’m excited and a little nervous to try this again! I tried it as a total beginner two years ago and loved it but then fell off the train near the end and never really got back on board. I am still a total beginner but I figure that’s ok, I’m in it for the adventure!

Art Auntie Kathleen's avatar

Adventure is right! This is supposed to be fun, not a chore, and life happens. Like Dory said in Finding Nemo, 🎵just keep swimming, just keep swimming …. 🎶

Sarah Pickering's avatar

Can't wait, I love these 30 days of drawing things. Ten minutes is sooo achievable.

Julie Stink Bug's avatar

I took a look at last year’s 30 day challenge notebook and I was so surprised to see that I had completed it! (Last January was really tough in LA) It was fun to visit my friends/drawings and see so much delight! Im guessing that I didn’t stay on schedule, but just keep going as best I could. Good enough is good for you!!! ❤️

lisa peet's avatar

Yay! I loved (and completed) 2025's 30 days, then fell off, but I'm back again and so looking forward to it. What a great community this is.

Ryan Johnson's avatar

This will be my 3rd go at it. My engagement with the GUT was up and down (mostly down) last year. Life, work, etc. But I just looked at my 2024 & 2025 sketchbooks from the 30-day challenges. Such fun time capsules and records of creative growth and commitment. Look forward to jumping in again! Thanks as always to Wendy, Kyle, Kathleen, Candace and all y’all beautiful people.

Wendy MacNaughton's avatar

So happy to have you back every year (and always!) look forward to seeing how the classics progress, and what you do with the new challenges! :)

Ryan Johnson's avatar

Thanks, Wendy! Good fun ahead!

Janet Salmons PhD's avatar

I can't wait! I still have enough pages in the 2025 sketchbook. Start the year with a positive and creative experience!

Michi Mathias's avatar

Oh good, I NEED this! A previous one got me back to drawing but I keep falling off…

Daisy’s Doodles's avatar

I’ve gone from 30 days to an almost 365 daily art practice in 3 years! It’s as important as brushing my teeth at this point! 🤣

Claire Skillen's avatar

Oh, well done you! This is what I always hope for.

D’Lena's avatar

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I am surprised that the 30 days of drawing is 3! Feels like a storied tradition already. ✨ Thank you all for bringing heart and magic into the everyday with the lessons, prompts and community.

Catherine Stifter she/her's avatar

Did not know that the 30 Days is only 3 years old?!?! I joined from the get-go! Y'all give me life. Gratitude for the GUT. Gratitude for Wendy, Art Auntie, Kyle and Candace. Gratitude for growing as an artist with all y'all! Echoing @Hermione--MFing ✏️ UP!

Carmen Chacon's avatar

Yeah! I am ready to go too. I have been drawing all year and am hooked.