A big change is on the horizon for Hannah Kate Makes. But fear not! The essence of my art will remain untouched; it’ll just be a little more… me. More about that later, once I’ve caught you up with what’s been happening here at Hannah Kate Makes HQ since I last wrote.

This instalment of my art journal comes just one week into my social media break and I'm prioritising daily art practice and applying for Open Calls. Check out my Ozzy tribute artwork, find out where and when my next event is taking place and see what else I've been up to in the background.

July has arrived, sneaking in between cursed UK heatwaves, and as we’re now halfway through the year, I’m pausing to take stock before looking forward and making fresh plans. So far, 2026 has been a mixed bag. It began gently, with a long-awaited break in January. Phil and I visited Edinburgh and caught up with friends we’d not seen for a couple of years. This felt like exactly the right way to step into a new year: time away in a new (to me) city, familiar faces, and a bit o

During my mini break so far, I've been thinking about how Hannah Kate Makes needs to move forward when I return fully in September.