The Latest Kate

A drawing of a pink barn owl looking into an oracle ball. The caption reads, "in every possible future... you matter, a lot"

🦉

A drawing of a dragon and kitten sleeping together. The caption reads, "I don't know where life is headed, but I'm grateful to share it with you."

♥

A drawing of a little hippogriff standing in a library. The caption reads, "focusing on what I love today"

A drawing of a marshmallow cat floating in a mug of cocoa. The caption reads, "Please go easy on yourself today. Getting through is enough of an accomplishment."

A drawing of a ghost cat snuggling with a black cat. The caption reads, "you matter, and you always will"

♥

A drawing of two foxes cuddling in the moonlight. The caption reads, "You're not weak for struggling through this. Sometimes life is just really hard."

A drawing of a luna moth resting on a lavender flower. The caption reads, "You're having a hard time dealing with it because it IS a hard thing to deal with. You're not weak."

A drawing of a jumping Archaeopteryx in a magical forest. The caption reads, "you have an amazing track record of surviving difficult things"

A drawing of a ferret colored like a sunrise. The caption reads, "I know it wasn't easy, so thank for sticking around for another year."

A drawing of a penguin and bird friend sitting together on a snowy log. The caption reads, "In light of every hardship, thank you for continuing to try."

A drawing of a fluffy cat in the snow. The caption reads, "you are good enough, you always have been"

A drawing of two happy otters sliding down a snowy hill. The caption reads, "maybe your best days are still up ahead"

It's worth sticking around, I think.

I'm so glad you've enjoyed them, thank you!
I've yet to draw an anteater (good suggestion), but I have drawn a snail. :)

A drawing of a cat building a snowkitty. The caption reads, "Even if we can't get it perfect, today is worth trying."

A drawing of a pink moth handing onto a flower stem. The caption reads, "You matter all of the time, not only when you are at your best."

A drawing of a black cat under a starry blanket. The caption reads, "please be patient with yourself; it all feels overwhelming because it IS overwhelming"

A drawing of a hedgehog knitting in a fall forest. The caption reads, "doing what i can to reduce overwhelm today"

My favorite drawings from 2025. ♥
What animals should I draw next year?

A drawing of a colorful snow leopard looking up at an aurora. The caption reads, "Please be patient with your anxious mind; it's trying to keep you safe."

Maybe it's making things worse, but at least it's trying.

#mentalhealth #anxiety

A drawing of a happy penguin riding a falling snowflake. The caption reads, "It's okay to feel less-than confident; today is worth a try anyway!"

A photo of a Day-to-day calendar titled Take It From a Rainbow T-Rex, You're Perfect As You Are

She's just so nice to look at x)

If you'd like one for yourself or a friend, you can find retailers here: www.thelatestkate.art/calendars

Thank you!

#calendar #2026calendar

A drawing of a rabbit looking up at an aurora. The caption reads, "A lack of action makes sense when there's no clear way forward. Please be patient with yourself."

A drawing of a little cow standing in a grassy field. The caption reads, "you are worthy of care, especially on your lowest days"

A drawing of colorful bats hanging in a glowing cave. The caption reads, "Today's a good day to really look after yourself."

A drawing of a sitting kitsune with many tails. The caption reads, "You are worth the effort. Your future is worth experiencing."

A drawing of a sitting fox with a fire tail. The caption reads, "You are capable. You'll find your way forward."

A drawing of a bird sitting on a branch surrounded by maple leaves. The caption reads, "I can embrace uncertainty. I can handle my life."

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A drawing of a black cat resting under a blanket. The caption reads, "please be patient with yourself; it all feels overwhelming because it IS overwhelming"

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A drawing of a dragon leaning near a glowing spark while it rains outside. The caption reads, "you deserve extra care on tough days"

A drawing of a hedgehog sitting next to a tree and knitting a long scarf. The caption reads, "doing what i can to reduce overwhelm today"

A drawing of an elk standing in a river. The caption reads, "The life you want is completely reasonable."

A drawing of a dragon swimming with a bird perched on its head. The caption reads, "please make an effort to be really good to yourself"

A drawing of a raccoon washing an apple in a river. The caption reads, "I don't know how to fix my problems, but I can look after myself carefully today."

A drawing of a momma dragon snuggling her babies. The caption reads, "You are home for the people you love. You matter."