In this cozy, more casual “where have I been?” chatty video, I’m catching you up on life and sketchbooks after a three-week trip to Latvia. So grab your comfort drink, settle in with your journal, and let me show you what I sketched while I was away. I share a little peek through my recent pages, talk about what I’ve been up to, and let it be the kind of calm studio hangout where you can just listen, paint along, or simply rest. While I’m chatting, I also do some owl sketching with gouache—simple, cozy shapes and that lovely opaque paint feel that’s perfect for journaling when you want bold marks without overthinking. I also talk about upcoming projects and what’s next on my creative list, plus I mention a sweet feature from Natasha Newton where she shared my bird zine. If you’ve been wanting a gentle video to keep you company while you make art, this one is exactly that: a sketchbook tour, a little travel recap, and some quiet painting time together.