As the year is coming to an end I thought it would be fun to do a recap thread like this again.

What did your year look like in terms of arts and/or crafts? Discuss freely or use any of the prompts listed below if you like, I've copied the list from the old thread and updated for this year.
2023 Summary
- Did you try anything new, like new tools or techniques, new styles or subject matters, or completely new artsy or craftsy hobbies? Maybe you participated in a swap for the very first time, or took on your very first commission?
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