Just wanted to start the New Year off by wishing everyone a happy 2026!

As always I hope it’s fulfilling for all of us. Cheers!

There’s a lot to be proud about this year, and in my opinion, there’s a lot to be uncomfortable with. Sobering is a word that comes to mind. Over the past three years of moving back into full-time as a creator, my business has continued to grow. I keep beating my sales numbers at shows and online, and I continue to build the quality of my work. In stark contrast to that, however, despite all of the growth, my creative output has decreased significantly, especially over the past two years.

Happy Holidays to All!

And stay warm out there!

~from J. M. DeSantis & Chadhiyana

I have a few last events for 2025, both in-person and online. The online events in particular feature some sales and offers which are worth checking out. So take a look at what I have below, and keep checking back in the coming months, as there should be new updates coming to the site on a more regular basis (and as addressed below).

They have arrived! My Creature Coffins™ ⚰️ are now available on my Etsy Store: jmdesantis.etsy.com

Gobblers #3 (From Bad Kerry Studios & Naughty Faeries) is live on Kickstarter, and I’ve created a new variant cover with two versions this time around: a regular and a risqué!

From 31 Jan – 2 Feb, another Darksome Craft Market is happening, and I am taking part in it: darksomecraftmarket.com

As in the past, with code DARKSOME, you will get 10% off on my entire Etsy Store, with new items coming this week. Also,

Friday 6 December through 8 December, the Darksome Craft Market is running their last virtual market of the year & I am participating: darksomecraftmarket.com

For the three days, use code DARKSOME on my Etsy Store to get 25% OFF on all items and purchases: jmdesantis.etsy.com

New to my Etsy Store: apparel!

I do love a good portmanteau, so I couldn’t help myself here, but in earnest:

Whether you celebrate Diwali, Halloween, neither, or both, I hope you all have a wonderful day!

Cheers!
J. M. DeSantis (creator of Chadhiyana)