As you know this year sucked in general, but it was great for me, art-wise. - I consider the switch to neutral grey backgrounds my personal 'growing the beard' if you know what I mean. Coming into my own. - This year was when I began to feel 100% confident in my art. Probably because I started sketching regularly. - I think I used three programs this year which is stupid. Started with Krita, went back to CSP, and then Paintstorm for a few months.