Essays About The Creative Process

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What Do You Actually Want?

It’s one of the hardest questions to answer. Here are some exercises to help you to figure it out!


You Can Draw Anything!

Lessons I’ve learned from creating & publishing my first zine


Make Art, Get It Seen

I’m thrilled to announce my debut short story collection is now on sale!


Hibernation Contemplation

As the nights draw in, I’m learning the value of some intentional wintering.


Goals vs Systems (Part II)

How I use systems to power my creative work and be productive and fulfilled.


The Way You Do It

Something for the artists who strive to be interesting and original.


Ink and Inspiration

New drawings from my latest sketchbook and inspiring quotes from great artists to spark your creativity.


Taking The Boat Out

The unexpected benefits of writing and drawing short stories and some advice from the masters.


New Shoots

On creative bereavement and new beginnings - plus some important announcements about this newsletter.


Songwriting With Sir Paul McCartney

A good set of instructions for any artist.


A Compendium Of Courage

Here’s what courage looks like to you in 2022.


Curiosity And Courage

A challenging question to begin your new year.


Silence, Please

Notes on quiet from the midst of self-isolation.


Reasons To Be Optimistic

A video every creative person should see about the future of the creator economy.


You Don't Have To Start At The Beginning

Spending time with Hayao Miyazaki has kickstarted my comics storytelling!