Here are my best guesses for drawing themes in 2026.
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Patterns are always a fun theme. Cryptids, sea monsters, bugs, and snacks would all make delightful pattern experiments in 2026.
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Man-eating plants were part of The Vegeterribles completer set project in 2025. But I think there’s a lot more to explore in this direction. I have a special interest in the intersection of William Morris patterns and feed-me-Seymour vegetation.
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Dragons are always a good thing to draw. Got to do something dragony in 2026.
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Creatures making music is a theme I’ve explored before (Dubious Musicians). But it seems to be much deeper and clearly deserves more attention in 2026.
You might feel tempted to write and tell me which products you want me to work on. Go ahead. But don’t expect an individual reply and don’t expect me to actually shift my priorities just because you want me to draw raccoons playing badminton, gorillas making waffles, or snakes knitting.
I draw every day. I’m exploring the zone where products are beautiful, utilitarian, and funny. I hope you’ll find something I’m doing worthy of your support. But I plan to keep up the effort, even as my superpowers fade.
Don—Pittsburgh, December 30, 2025
fluffy muffi
December 31, 2025
horses, zebras and asses ( the equine ones ) Please