Category: Making

What value do grids and guides have in supporting and unlocking greater creativity in the art we make and the stories we tell?

Whilst I’ll never be like the artists I admire, it may also be true that they’ll never be like me.

What would my 10-year old self say to my adult self if they knew I had the power of invisibility in my work?

What does our new ability of the mass production of words and images mean for ‘handmade’ illustration and writing?

Would you give a random stranger $20 and 2 hours for them to tell you their dream?

What are readers looking for when the invest their time and attention in a story?

When is persistence valuable and how do I know when to cut my losses and move on?

How do I know if I’m becoming a better artist? What metrics do I use and what do I compare to?

Rest is often perceived to be a passive state but choosing and focussing to rest is anything but passive; it’s part of the craft.

If art is inefficient, what’s the point?