July 7, 2020

What’s in a name?

The problem with the internet browser is that it’s exactly that, a browser. We can spend hours browsing, losing days of our life whilst not finishing anything.

What if the browser was called a do-er? Would it change how we use it? What else would we do differently if we gave things another name? What happens to your work if you begin calling yourself an artist, instead of a hobbyist. Or an inventor instead of a dreamer. Language shapes the way we interact with the world, so now I’m going to close my browser, and re-open it as a do-er, just to see what happens.

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February 24, 2026

Can I do this?

Where does the motivation for beginning mark making come from? Why would I even try in the first place?

February 17, 2026

Visibility and confidence

How might we become less reliant on other people’s reaction to our work and the confidence to make more of it?

February 10, 2026

Proof of existence

Why do I feel compelled to share my work with anyone at all? Isn’t it enough just to make it for me?

February 3, 2026

Something beyond raw materials

Some work, like some meals, stand out more than others. So what’s on the plate or canvas that goes beyond ingredients or paint?

January 27, 2026

Effort has value

Whether we’re aware of it or not, humans tend to be able to feel the human effort behind work.

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