We are officially waving goodbye to the middle of February! As the month flies by, I wanted to take a moment to share the Raleu agenda and give you some updates on what’s happening behind the scenes.

Commissions & Custom Portraits

My desk is currently a sea of colors! I’ve been accelerating my commissions, and I’m so grateful for the influx of orders for unique watercolor portraits. Whether it’s for a boyfriend, girlfriend, anniversary, or birthday, I love being part of your gifting process.

I have to admit, though, pet portraits are my absolute favorite. Painting your dogs, cats, and rabbits brings me so much joy. There’s just something special about capturing those furry friends!

Mark Your Calendars: Upcoming Markets

If you’re in the Netherlands, come say hi! I love meeting people who share a passion for watercolor, illustration, and crafts. We can even exchange tips on being an English speaker in the NL and our best methods for improving our Dutch.

• February 18th: Swan Market, Delft.
• February 21st–22nd: De Hallen, Amsterdam (Saturday & Sunday)
• Zaterdag van 11:00 tot 17:00
  Zondag van 12:00 tot 17:00.

Shop Holiday Notice ❄️

I’ll be taking a little winter break to recharge from February 28th to March 14th.

• Webshop Status: The shop will be closed for new orders during this time.
• Shipping: Any orders placed right before the break will be mailed out on March 16th.

A Little Personal Note

February has always been my favorite winter month(perhaps because it’s my birth month! ) I love that it’s the only “dynamic” month on the calendar, sometimes 28 days, sometimes 29. It feels special and unique, just like the art we create.

How has your February been so far? Did you have a lovely Valentine’s Day? I’d love to hear how you’re spending these crisp winter days.

Oh before I go, it is my first ever children picture book, it is published on 12 January. You can order it from here raleu.nl or from amazon.