❄️Secret Santa Art Exchange!!🦌 [GIFTS POSTED!!!]

[Firesquids]

Ahhh! Thank you so much to my secret Santa! Please reveal yourself so I can give you credit! My rep looks so cute, I really love the way you drew her spiderweb tights, simply gorgeous!

All of the art is sooo good this year, amazing job everyone!

I haven't looked at the art yet, so excited to check it out. I'm sure everyone's gift art is super lovely. Everyone here has so much passion and heart for their drawings Can't wait to see it all!

So I wanted to do more drawings and draw as many participating in this event as I could. I just found it to be a fun event and wanted to draw more gifts. I would’ve drawn for many or all if I could, but I just didn’t have enough time and this holiday year has been hectic as it is. I drew two friends also to give them an Xmas gift. I would've loved to draw for you all, but I ran out of time sorry! I tried my best to give each rep their unique clothes ect but keep it simple like Peanuts. Hope you all like!

Top is S.J., Dunquixote, CylieDanny, Firesquids, Xara, and Aquilla
Bottom is Azurill, .: Meri :., Balverine, Roxxy, Suguri, Shellzilla_515, xSuperMario64x

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OMG -Blue-, this is so adorable, looks just like a Christmas card, I love the horned beanie, I need one irl now, thank you friend!

AHH thank you @Firesquids for the art, it's so cute!! I did NOT expect to see my lil villager again, they suit really well HAH. But your art style is so cute as always aaa thank you so much !!!


AHhh I'm so so glad you like it though!! I always love being able to draw for you!!
I CACKLED when I saw I was somehow drawing for you for a second year in a row. Relsey is so cute as well, I love their design- I hope you don't mind I changed a couple things from the outfit, I was struggling with complexity and clarity a bit so I simplified a little sorry aaa.

And thank you again @Balverine for putting this massive thing together- it can't be easy to coordinate, and I appreciate you doing this so much!! I hope you have an amazing Christmas afternoon!!

Yay, I'm glad you like it! I went browsing through some old events threads and when I saw Gear I knew I had to draw them with Zera, I just thought they would look so charming together. Merry Christmas!

 

[Kamzitty]

Ahhh! Thank you so much to my secret Santa! Please reveal yourself so I can give you credit! My rep looks so cute, I really love the way you drew her spiderweb tights, simply gorgeous!

All of the art is sooo good this year, amazing job everyone!

OMG -Blue-, this is so adorable, looks just like a Christmas card, I love the horned beanie, I need one irl now, thank you friend!


Yay, I'm glad you like it! I went browsing through some old events threads and when I saw Gear I knew I had to draw them with Zera, I just thought they would look so charming together. Merry Christmas!

hiii that was me!!! I’m so happy you like it! I had a lot of fun drawing your AC character (especially the spider tights haha!) she’s so unique and I love her color palette. Merry Christmas to you!

 

[Suguri]

@Shellzilla_515! My fellow PaRappa fan! OMG!! My girl Crisp looks so adorable, and I love all the little details you put there, like the PaRappa beanie and Bob's NL house and the bluebird and the bandana of the Philippines flag!! Thank you so much, and you gotta believe!!!!

I haven't looked at the art yet, so excited to check it out. I'm sure everyone's gift art is super lovely. Everyone here has so much passion and heart for their drawings Can't wait to see it all!

So I wanted to do more drawings and draw as many participating in this event as I could. I just found it to be a fun event and wanted to draw more gifts. I would’ve drawn for many or all if I could, but I just didn’t have enough time and this holiday year has been hectic as it is. I drew two friends also to give them an Xmas gift. I would've loved to draw for you all, but I ran out of time sorry! I tried my best to give each rep their unique clothes ect but keep it simple like Peanuts. Hope you all like!

Top is S.J., Dunquixote, CylieDanny, Firesquids, Xara, and Aquilla
Bottom is Azurill, .: Meri :., Balverine, Roxxy, Suguri, Shellzilla_515, xSuperMario64x

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Thank you for the extra drawing as well, Blue! You did a great job with the Peanuts art style and my rep looks too cute there.

 

[xSuperMario64x]

omgggg someone drew my loaf boys floating through space, they look so cute and smol!! thank you to whoever my santa was, I always appreciate someone drawing my most special characters

also I hope my recipient comes soon hehehe I'm very proud of mine

 

[lasagne_of_death]

Oh my goodness, it was written so lightly I didn't even notice it until now! Thank you so much @Airysuit for the absolutely beautiful art piece!

 

[Airysuit]

Omg @.: Meri :. It is so amazing!! Couldn't have hoped for a better piece, i love it soo much, fills me with so much joy! i don't have enough words to express myself, but I'm so grateful, it's lovely thank you so much

 

[Xara]

AAAAAAAA the big day is finally here!!! Checking this thread was the first thing I did as soon as I was able to come online, and omg??? Everyone's art is so, so magnificent! It genuinely boggles my mind that any of you were worried about your recipient not liking their art, because each and every piece up there is so unique and beautiful! It's a delight to get to see so many talented artists together in one place, gifting someone their incredible work.

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Miss @S.J.!!!!! You lovely human, my beautiful friend, an insanely talented artist!!! My life is YOURS, are you kidding me!!!! Thank you so much!! I love my adorable, beautiful chibi so much! You drew my persona so wonderfully; I love the colourful outline so much, and Bonk!!! My baby!! She looks so adorable and precious (and totally not mischievous at all hehe) in your style!! I love this so much, and the fact that it came from you makes it even more special! Thank you so much, lovely SJ! I will cherish your art forever!

Thank you so much for hosting this amazing and heartwarming event every year, @Balverine, and thank you so much to all the incredible participants!! I'm gonna be a little depressing for a sec, but my family and I aren't really celebrating Christmas this year due to financial and other reasons, so this and the Season of Giving event were all I really had to look forward to this holiday season. I was nervous about participating in this for the first time, but I'm so happy that I did, and I hope I'm able to participate again next year! This really made today much more special and magical for me, and I hope it did for you all as well!

So I wanted to do more drawings and draw as many participating in this event as I could. I just found it to be a fun event and wanted to draw more gifts. I would’ve drawn for many or all if I could, but I just didn’t have enough time and this holiday year has been hectic as it is. I drew two friends also to give them an Xmas gift. I would've loved to draw for you all, but I ran out of time sorry! I tried my best to give each rep their unique clothes ect but keep it simple like Peanuts. Hope you all like!

Top is S.J., Dunquixote, CylieDanny, Firesquids, Xara, and Aquilla
Bottom is Azurill, .: Meri :., Balverine, Roxxy, Suguri, Shellzilla_515, xSuperMario64x

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omg Blue!!! My amazing friend!! This is SO cute and sweet, I'm gonna cry? You're so, so wonderful and thoughtful, today and always! This is such an incredible surprise, thank you so much! The fact that you wanted to draw for more people is so special; you're truly magical, Blue! You including me in your amazing drawing means the world, I love it so much! We all look so cute!! You recreated the Peanuts art style so beautifully, just looking at this is making me feel all warm and nostalgic! Thank you so much, my lovely friend!

 

[jadetine]

This gallery of amazing art is so heartwarming

Tysm for the double present, @Dunquixote ? Wonderful job! I especially like your rendition of Jadetine’s portrait and I hope you didn’t stress too much because the expression is SO GOOD! And wow Ketchup is so great in that style, and you even attempted multiple angles, incredible.

Tysm for hosting @Balverine — you spread joy and art and there’s no better calling.

 

[Dunquixote]

I haven't looked at the art yet, so excited to check it out. I'm sure everyone's gift art is super lovely. Everyone here has so much passion and heart for their drawings Can't wait to see it all!

So I wanted to do more drawings and draw as many participating in this event as I could. I just found it to be a fun event and wanted to draw more gifts. I would’ve drawn for many or all if I could, but I just didn’t have enough time and this holiday year has been hectic as it is. I drew two friends also to give them an Xmas gift. I would've loved to draw for you all, but I ran out of time sorry! I tried my best to give each rep their unique clothes ect but keep it simple like Peanuts. Hope you all like!

Top is S.J., Dunquixote, CylieDanny, Firesquids, Xara, and Aquilla
Bottom is Azurill, .: Meri :., Balverine, Roxxy, Suguri, Shellzilla_515, xSuperMario64x

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Omg this is so adorable! i love it! It looks fantastic! Thanks so much for including my rep! I’m really touched!


Thank you whoever my secret santa was! I loved the art so much . It’s so adorable and extremely cool! Seriously, amazing job! I love it so much! Punchy looks extremely adorable on Joker’s head .

 

[Shellzilla_515]

Oh my gosh I have so much to say here, but aaaaaaaaa! @-Mars-, did you make the drawing? If so, I love it! Seeing Pag-asa being drawn by someone is always a treat alongside Bones. It's pretty amusing because last year's Secret Santa had me drawing for you. This year, it's the other way around. Thank you, -Mars-. I'll definitely save the drawing you made for me.

I haven't looked at the art yet, so excited to check it out. I'm sure everyone's gift art is super lovely. Everyone here has so much passion and heart for their drawings Can't wait to see it all!

So I wanted to do more drawings and draw as many participating in this event as I could. I just found it to be a fun event and wanted to draw more gifts. I would’ve drawn for many or all if I could, but I just didn’t have enough time and this holiday year has been hectic as it is. I drew two friends also to give them an Xmas gift. I would've loved to draw for you all, but I ran out of time sorry! I tried my best to give each rep their unique clothes ect but keep it simple like Peanuts. Hope you all like!

Top is S.J., Dunquixote, CylieDanny, Firesquids, Xara, and Aquilla
Bottom is Azurill, .: Meri :., Balverine, Roxxy, Suguri, Shellzilla_515, xSuperMario64x

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Yoooooooo, this drawing is so amazing, Blue! I didn't expect you to imitate the art style of Peanuts. I gotta say, you nailed it pretty well and your constant searching of references paid off! The way my island rep is having a good time is making me chuckle. It's also nice seeing other familiar faces there.

@Shellzilla_515! My fellow PaRappa fan! OMG!! My girl Crisp looks so adorable, and I love all the little details you put there, like the PaRappa beanie and Bob's NL house and the bluebird and the bandana of the Philippines flag!! Thank you so much, and you gotta believe!!!!

I literally gasped when Balverine told me that I was going to draw for you, Suguri! I never drew Crisp before, so it was a golden opportunity to finally get around to doing it. You got a keen eye for noticing the small details I put on there. I really wanted to make sure my drawing gives you a great big smile.

Oh, but what if I told you that I have other versions where Crisp is wearing different coloured beanies from Parappa the Rapper 2? That's right, she's wearing the blue, pink, and yellow beanies signifying an increase in the game's difficulty! If you also want Crisp with the bandana of the Philippines flag, let me know and I'll send them on your way hehehe. You gotta believe!

Spoiler: The blue hat!

Spoiler: The pink hat!

Spoiler: The yellow hat!

All of these drawings are heartwarming to look at. The frog for @Zerous feels awfully familiar, @Firesquids. Did you happen to look back at the 2022 Celebrating Diversity event by any chance?

Before I end up going on and on in my post, I want to say a huge thank you, @Balverine. Having you organize Secret Santa is a holiday tradition I look forward to every year. Happy holidays and a happy new year to everyone!

 

[Yanrima~]

Thank you to whoever draws my OC! She looks amazing in your style!

To whoever drew it, please lmk because I'm speechless about the art!

 

[Mick]

Yeeee itsa me ^u^ I am so happy you like them! You have no idea the strength it cost me when you offered a peek and I had to decline because I was scared you’d go “SO WHAT ARE YOU WORKING ON? “ and I’d have to very awkwardly navigate around that xD

I knew it was youu because of the pixels but also because who else knows my love for the sip emote? I definitely would have asked exactly that (cowboy hat emoji included) lol, it all makes sense now <3

gasp. @Mick thank you!!!! the vibes are so chill and feels.. renaissance portrait or whatever time era. i love it!! even including clothing patterns... my god. the work!!!

also damn your signature is good. i should steal it.

merry christmas and happy holidays!!!

Happy Holidays to you as well! Those are exactly the vibes I was going for, I am so glad you appreciate it. Not gonna lie, your OC is iconic and your own art of him is so beautiful, I was extra scared I wouldn't be able to do it justice The clothing patterns didn't take nearly as long as expected although at some point my computer did somehow blue screen, nearly losing me many hours of work. I hadn't saved yet oops

Spoiler: If this hadn't popped up I would have had to start from scratch lol. christmas is saved

Please don't steal my signature, it would be confusing... or do it because it would be hilarious. Look, it works even better if I just go with 'mick' and I am perpetually on the fence which version I should sign with:

 

[-Mars-]

@Shellzilla_515 haha yes I indeed did draw your piece! I'm happy you recognize my art style and I also think it's funny how last year you drew something for me and this year I drew something for you! I'm glad you like it, I spent several hours on it. I'm really sorry that Pag-asa and Bones are incorrect sizes, I was drawing them(zoomed in) and I liked how they were coming out but then I realized too late they weren't properly drawn to scale(when I zoomed out) and I didn't want to erase them and start again because I liked how they looked. I was worried about if Pag-asa came out bad but I'm glad you appreciate my drawing

 

[Dunquixote]

This gallery of amazing art is so heartwarming

Tysm for the double present, @Dunquixote ? Wonderful job! I especially like your rendition of Jadetine’s portrait and I hope you didn’t stress too much because the expression is SO GOOD! And wow Ketchup is so great in that style, and you even attempted multiple angles, incredible.

Tysm for hosting @Balverine — you spread joy and art and there’s no better calling.

I’m so happy you like it! I was so worried I wouldn’t do your adorable OC justice since I’m still learning and I just started digital drawing not too long ago. She was really fun to draw and it was a fun challenge! I was so happy and excited that I could draw for you .

I’m so happy you like the Ketchup drawing too! I got a bit ambitious with this one. I just had to draw a tarot card for you though , since you mentioned how you would love to be able to draw a full set and loving tarot card art.

 

[Firesquids]

All of these drawings are heartwarming to look at. The frog for @/Zerous feels awfully familiar, @/Firesquids. Did you happen to look back at the 2022 Celebrating Diversity event by any chance?

Haha I did indeed, I loved the design and had to try my hand at it! Love is stored in the frog.

 

[-Blue-]

Thank you for the extra drawing as well, Blue! You did a great job with the Peanuts art style and my rep looks too cute there.

Aw you're welcome! I had a lot of fun drawing everyone. I had to pull up lots of references for everything and the way Schulz did hats was this sideways perspective. That didn't quite make sense with some angles, but it's iconic. Merry Christmas!

And BLUUUUUURRE this is so adorableeeee what??? I love it!!

I had a lot of fun on our Yoshi team and I promised you art way back when during your birthday so I had to draw for you. Merry Christmas and a happy super belated b-day! Thank you!

OMG -Blue-, this is so adorable, looks just like a Christmas card, I love the horned beanie, I need one irl now, thank you friend!

Haha yes, I went through the forums finding everyone's island representatives. I wanted to incorporate as much as your rep's style as I could while keeping true to the Peanut aesthetics, so a Christmas themed attire seemed appropriate. I had to message some because the forums are just like way too big and I wasn't getting anywhere fast with finding NH pics Merry Christmas! I used Marcie as a loose reference.

Yoooooooo, this drawing is so amazing, Blue! I didn't expect you to imitate the art style of Peanuts. I gotta say, you nailed it pretty well and your constant searching of references paid off! The way my island rep is having a good time is making me chuckle. It's also nice seeing other familiar faces there.

Haha thank you! I looked up Joe Cool as inspiration. At first I drew your rep without the shades, but then I thought no their rep had shades I need to add them. So I looked up a bunch of Snoopy/Joe Cool references to get the glasses right

omg Blue!!! My amazing friend!! This is SO cute and sweet, I'm gonna cry? You're so, so wonderful and thoughtful, today and always! This is such an incredible surprise, thank you so much! The fact that you wanted to draw for more people is so special; you're truly magical, Blue! You including me in your amazing drawing means the world, I love it so much! We all look so cute!! You recreated the Peanuts art style so beautifully, just looking at this is making me feel all warm and nostalgic! Thank you so much, my lovely friend!

Aw you're welcome (you all are!) I think the hardest part for me was keeping everyone unique so you could tell them apart/who is who, but keeping it simple like Schulz did for Peanuts. I love the series. It's so iconic and such a pure show/comic. I'm so sorry, but I'm happy we were all here to give you something to look forward to and a little happiness.

Omg this is so adorable! i love it! It looks fantastic! Thanks so much for including my rep! I’m really touched!

You're so welcome! I know you gave me a few reference pictures and told me I could pick any, but I hope I picked right for you. Merry Christmas!

I had so much fun drawing for all of you and if I could I would've did everyone. I may get around to drawing others later on, but I would need to see villager references. Some didn't get back to me. Merry Christmas everyone! This was really a fun event and I hope I can make it to next years!

 

[S.J.]

I haven't looked at the art yet, so excited to check it out. I'm sure everyone's gift art is super lovely. Everyone here has so much passion and heart for their drawings Can't wait to see it all!

So I wanted to do more drawings and draw as many participating in this event as I could. I just found it to be a fun event and wanted to draw more gifts. I would’ve drawn for many or all if I could, but I just didn’t have enough time and this holiday year has been hectic as it is. I drew two friends also to give them an Xmas gift. I would've loved to draw for you all, but I ran out of time sorry! I tried my best to give each rep their unique clothes ect but keep it simple like Peanuts. Hope you all like!

Top is S.J., Dunquixote, CylieDanny, Firesquids, Xara, and Aquilla
Bottom is Azurill, .: Meri :., Balverine, Roxxy, Suguri, Shellzilla_515, xSuperMario64x

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This is amazing, Blue! Thank you so much for including me! I love seeing Azurill and Roxxy in there too! You are so good at drawing in the Peanuts style??? This is such a wonderful picture, and truly makes me so happy to see. Our little TBT community.

AAAAAAAA the big day is finally here!!! Checking this thread was the first thing I did as soon as I was able to come online, and omg??? Everyone's art is so, so magnificent! It genuinely boggles my mind that any of you were worried about your recipient not liking their art, because each and every piece up there is so unique and beautiful! It's a delight to get to see so many talented artists together in one place, gifting someone their incredible work.

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Miss @S.J.!!!!! You lovely human, my beautiful friend, an insanely talented artist!!! My life is YOURS, are you kidding me!!!! Thank you so much!! I love my adorable, beautiful chibi so much! You drew my persona so wonderfully; I love the colourful outline so much, and Bonk!!! My baby!! She looks so adorable and precious (and totally not mischievous at all hehe) in your style!! I love this so much, and the fact that it came from you makes it even more special! Thank you so much, lovely SJ! I will cherish your art forever!

Thank you so much for hosting this amazing and heartwarming event every year, @Balverine, and thank you so much to all the incredible participants!! I'm gonna be a little depressing for a sec, but my family and I aren't really celebrating Christmas this year due to financial and other reasons, so this and the Season of Giving event were all I really had to look forward to this holiday season. I was nervous about participating in this for the first time, but I'm so happy that I did, and I hope I'm able to participate again next year! This really made today much more special and magical for me, and I hope it did for you all as well!


omg Blue!!! My amazing friend!! This is SO cute and sweet, I'm gonna cry? You're so, so wonderful and thoughtful, today and always! This is such an incredible surprise, thank you so much! The fact that you wanted to draw for more people is so special; you're truly magical, Blue! You including me in your amazing drawing means the world, I love it so much! We all look so cute!! You recreated the Peanuts art style so beautifully, just looking at this is making me feel all warm and nostalgic! Thank you so much, my lovely friend!

Xara!! You even more lovely human, and even more beautiful friend!!!! I'm so glad you like it Even though she wasn't on your ref sheet, I just had to include miss Bonk in there

Thank you so much to my own Secret Santa!!!! My rep looks like such an adorable chibi baby!!!!! I love her so much I have a feeling this is you @Milleram since I love your art style!!! Thank you so much

 

[Dunquixote]

Aw you're welcome! I had a lot of fun drawing everyone. I had to pull up lots of references for everything and the way Schulz did hats was this sideways perspective. That didn't quite make sense with some angles, but it's iconic. Merry Christmas!

I had a lot of fun on our Yoshi team and I promised you art way back when during your birthday so I had to draw for you. Merry Christmas and a happy super belated b-day! Thank you!

Haha yes, I went through the forums finding everyone's island representatives. I wanted to incorporate as much as your rep's style as I could while keeping true to the Peanut aesthetics, so a Christmas themed attire seemed appropriate. I had to message some because the forums are just like way too big and I wasn't getting anywhere fast with finding NH pics Merry Christmas! I used Marcie as a loose reference.

Haha thank you! I looked up Joe Cool as inspiration. At first I drew your rep without the shades, but then I thought no their rep had shades I need to add them. So I looked up a bunch of Snoopy/Joe Cool references to get the glasses right

Aw you're welcome (you all are!) I think the hardest part for me was keeping everyone unique so you could tell them apart/who is who, but keeping it simple like Schulz did for Peanuts. I love the series. It's so iconic and such a pure show/comic. I'm so sorry, but I'm happy we were all here to give you something to look forward to and a little happiness.

You're so welcome! I know you gave me a few reference pictures and told me I could pick any, but I hope I picked right for you. Merry Christmas!

I had so much fun drawing for all of you and if I could I would've did everyone. I may get around to drawing others later on, but I would need to see villager references. Some didn't get back to me. Merry Christmas everyone! This was really a fun event and I hope I can make it to next years!

Anything you pick is perfect . Merry Christmas!

 

[Newbiemayor]

Me rn:

Everything looks so cute and it's literally so hard to express how I feel without spamming memes. I'd love to know who drew for me if you're comfortable because oh my gosh?? amazing??? I love how you drew Azula and the outfit is literally so awesome?? I'd love to know what inspired that. My jaw literally dropped OTL. Now if you'll excuse me... I will stare at this for 6 hours like this:

 

[Shellzilla_515]

@Shellzilla_515 haha yes I indeed did draw your piece! I'm happy you recognize my art style and I also think it's funny how last year you drew something for me and this year I drew something for you! I'm glad you like it, I spent several hours on it. I'm really sorry that Pag-asa and Bones are incorrect sizes, I was drawing them(zoomed in) and I liked how they were coming out but then I realized too late they weren't properly drawn to scale(when I zoomed out) and I didn't want to erase them and start again because I liked how they looked. I was worried about if Pag-asa came out bad but I'm glad you appreciate my drawing

Awwww, there's no need to say sorry, Mars. Even with the small scale, I can very much identify Pag-asa and Bones from a distance. Heck, I'd still be able to recognize them if you were to draw them even smaller lol. I do want to add that I really like the brush stroke textures on the table and floor where Brewster is standing. I bet you spent a lot of time on that too. Anyways, thank you once again and have a happy holiday and a happy new year, Mars!