Hey cozy folks The fire is still aglow, the snow is still falling, and our little hearthside circle keeps growing warmer. Welcome to Day 2 of Hearthside Week, where we slow down and draw. The inspiration comes comes from simply making with no rush, nor noise, just the steady rhythm of woolen yarn and chubby paws

Day 2: Comfort Craft

A small group of forest creatures sits close to the fire’s yellow light. Their paws, rough from digging, move in slow meditative motions the kind that is relaxing. Warm wool pools over their legs. The air smells of toasted bread, pine sap, and tea that carries the sweetness of dried flowers. Every click of their needles sounds like gentle tapping rain. No one rushes here. The room breathes peace and warm, buttery air and steady paws at work while the wind outside howls and passes by. Inside, only the making matters.

Vibe: gentle focus, deep calm, and the small joy of creating in good company.

How to join:

• Draw your take on today’s prompt — any medium, any style.
• Post it in the Draw A Day community.
• Include the hashtag #hearthsideweek so your cozy piece joins the circle.
• Write a short note about your drawing — what your creatures are making or how the moment feels.
• Support fellow artists: leave a kind comment or a like on someone else’s work. Every bit of warmth you give keeps the hearth glowing.

Thank you for filling this community with soft warm light and kind hearts. Let’s keep the fire going folks — one drawing at a time.