Hi, I’m Paul, and I’m raising funds to buy my 11-year-old daughter (11 years old as of January), a professional drawing tablet.

In the last year, Crystal’s art has grown in a way that’s been genuinely amazing to watch. She’s always loved traditional pen and paper — her sketchbook is still her favourite place — but recently she’s started exploring digital art, and it’s lit a real spark in her.

I’m sharing photos of her progress because they tell the story better than I can:

• Early sketches — finding her style

• One year — confidence, detail, and her own voice

Digital art isn’t replacing her sketchbook — it’s expanding it. A tablet would give her the right tools to practise properly, experiment, learn, and keep building confidence in a world that’s increasingly more digitised. I would like her to be able to create within the pixel world, not just scroll through it.

What the funds will cover

• A reliable drawing tablet and stylus

• A protective case and screen protector

- the funds will also be used to purchase the software she would need to use the drawing tablet to the best of her ability.

If you’re able to donate, thank you so much. If you are not able to donate, sharing this fundraiser helps more than you know. Every bit of support is a step toward helping a child’s creativity keep growing — on paper and on screen.

All of the following images are freehand.

With love light and thanks to all,

Paul