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this is an archive of writing pulled from my Substack newsletter, and my youtube videos in the context of my own website!
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more updates from my archive added here monthly.
why you should learn to draw with me
choosing to make art right now is the best way to spite the systems trying to keep us down
why you should banish consistency and embrace persistence + prestige vs freedom on Off The Grid!
investigating common art myths and how falling off is a bridge to what's next
why the myth of consistency hurts artists
Ok y’all the myth of consistency is such a bummer, lets talk about it and how artists are so not productivity bros.
creative prompts to get you into drawing
open the door of possibility and vulnerability with some simple exercises
how to stay organized when working in collage
collaging invites chaos, here's my system for containing it
I quit my job at Apple to be a full-time artist
2.5 years later: what I learned, and my shifting relationship to work and showing up online
photography should happen without notifications
no, we shouldn't have one device for everything
on making things that feel intentionally human and anti-ai
my own journey back to what feels human and how I built a class on it
how to make art when the world is falling apart
here's a free class on how to persist in your art right now because aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!
on healing our attention and what's at stake
a collective issue with unconventional solutions
what to do when your creativity is stalled out
time to untangle some of your own blocks and limitations
want to make analog art in 2026? start here!
Let’s break open those physical art supplies you got and do something with them to warm up and feel good.
Build your Analog Foundation for 2026
How to have a "dry January" from big tech thru these human-centered journal prompts
the books that shaped my year (2025)
my accidental personal curriculum that could positively impact you too!
how to resist the pull of the winter scroll
my accidental personal curriculum that could positively impact you too!
why I am AI sober
on walking away from AI and how you can mirror similar boundaries with big tech.
what i bring on an art adventure
a hiking gear tour to help you stay safe and have fun in the forest
how i use Procreate to make art from anywhere
Get a closer look into my Procreate gallery, where I'll break down how I make my digital paintings and draw inspiration for them. With 3 actionable prompts, I'll inspire you to unwind and create more often, no matter where you are.