Most recent letters
074 / Fuck Fish
Why do I suddenly give up on something right when things seem on the verge of taking off?
• 2 minute read
073 / Solitary Refinement
As the lockdown continues, I’ve been thinking about what things from this period of self-isolation I want to keep.
• 1 minute read
072 / Maybe It Is Not What You Achieve, But Who You Inspire
Apparently seeing inside my sketchbook has inspired lots of you start drawing again - and that’s wonderful!
• 3 minute read
071 / The Lockdown Diaries
I’ve been keeping a visual journal during lockdown and I’ve learned to pay attention to the little things.
• 4 minute read
070 / Asterios Polyp
I break down the visual storytelling in this radical and fascinating graphic novel.
• 2 minute read
069 / What A Good Idea Feels Like
A good idea feels like a visitation and a chain reaction all at once!
• 3 minute read
068 / Perfecting The Theory
I’ve lost too much time trying to study the craft instead of just getting my hands dirty and making mistakes.
• 3 minute read
067 / The Sketchbook Problem
Sketchbooks are supposed to be a place for creative freedom. But rarely feel like that. A very long post with lots of pictures!
• 10 minute read
066 / The Grief In Our Lungs
The world locks down, we are left with little choice but to sit alone with our pain. Some thoughts on grief.
• 1 minute read
065 / You Don't Need To Make Art Today
Some thoughts from the first days of lockdown - should you be making art out of all this chaos? Don’t feel guilty if you can’t.
• 3 minute read
064 / We're The Extras
I don’t know about you, but I feel insignificant in the face of extraordinary events.
• 2 minute read
063 / Eating Toilet Paper for Coronavirus
This week I made a satirical video for The New York Times about this new coronavirus thing.
• 2 minute read
062 / Spirals
I’ve just finished my first sketchbook of the year! Here are some things I’ve learned.
• 3 minute read
061 / Once Through, Cleanly
Some solid advice from designer Frank Chimero on how to make the most progress in the early stages of a project.
• 2 minute read