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Rabbit Rabbit 2026



Superstition holds that saying "rabbit rabbit" first thing on the first day of a new month will bring good fortune. So it stands to reason that saying it first thing on the first day of a new year will generate 12 times the fortune, right? 


Then by all means, please consider this your gentle reminder to "rabbit rabbit" your way into 2026. You can't blame me for trying to improve things after the year we've just had. Lord knows, it certainly can't hurt. I've also got sage and sweetgrass on hand for tomorrow's, just to boost all the rabbiting.

Jokes aside, despite the tribulations, teeth gnashing, tears, sleepless nights, panic attacks, grief and overall anxiety from the last year, I remain so very grateful for my life and what art has brought into it. There were some pretty incredible moments I was honored to witness. I pledge to continue to spread beauty and inspiration via my art and through the means at my disposal in 2026. I deeply appreciate being able to walk this road alongside you.

Thank you SO MUCH for your interest and support of my artwork.
Love you, Kim

PS The image pictured is "Rabbit Rabbit 2026." She is a mixed media piece on 9"x12" Fanriano paper and in my personal archives. If you would like rabbit inspired work for your home, there's a number of pieces on my website. I'd be delighted to wrap them up for you!
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