It may be easy to think, “I’m just drawing for kids, we should keep politics out of it.” But how does one do that when every artistic act – of inclusion or omission – is a political one?

It may be easy to think, “I’m just drawing for kids, we should keep politics out of it.” But how does one do that when every artistic act – of inclusion or omission – is a political one?
Is there anything that shines a light on someone’s experience more quickly or brightly than drawing?
What if, instead of kiling time, we brought it to life?
Great work is seldom made in isolation. But what do we need to ask of ourselves in order to find the right collaborators?
Do fundamental skills really need to come first? Or, instead of learning those, can we focus on why we’re doing in the first place?
With so many potential paintings, drawings, and ideas to make, how does anyone prioritise their precious time on Earth?