Summary: Sketchbooks are tools for experimentation, learning, and refining your voice. In this Vlog post, I talk about how sketchbook series can spark creativity and break through creative blocks. BONUS: Yes, that is me playing guitar in the soundtrack! Transcript IntroHey there — have you ever felt like your creativity is running on empty? Like… Continue Reading
Summary: Top 5 tools to help motivate you as a creative. I share insights on building a life around your creative passions. Additionally, I address common issues like feeling burned and overwhelm. Transcription Recently I had a question online about MOTIVATION, and it’s gotten me to think a lot about the topic. One of the… Continue Reading
Experimentation, Side Hustles, and Gouache Painting Summary: In this Vlog Post we discuss the importance of side projects and staying fresh creatively. I create one in a series of six gouache paintings; “Gus.” Embracing creative curiosity, exploring new techniques, and allowing ourselves to fail and grow through iterations. BONUS: Music Video! Transcript: Hey there, welcome… Continue Reading
Summary: Join me for a reflective walk through my watercolor technique, thoughts on artistic growth, and a book recommendation that inspires creative expression. Transcript Intro Hey there, on today’s Walk and Talk I want to talk about steps. We take steps all the time, and steps help us reach our destination. In illustration, we take… Continue Reading
Summary: Video essay sharing fun techniques for custom lettering, watercolor, and illustrated storytelling details. This journey highlights the joy of finishing projects that were once left behind.… Continue Reading
Summary: Sharing my thoughts on the importance of making time for creative pursuits, by way of a relaxing sketchbook drawing. Highlighting the joy of exploring art without pressure. Let’s celebrate The Gift of Time together! Time—it’s one of those things we never seem to have enough of. And as creative individuals, it can be really… Continue Reading
Wow. I’m actually done with this project. It’s been a part of my life since starting on it in 2014. I can hardly believe it’s really been that long! Let us begin with a brief summary from the publisher’s website, FoolscapPress.com/books. There are still copies available at the time of this writing. The Story of… Continue Reading
Summary: Reflections on an Instagram Character Design Challenge Last year I put together a really fun five day Instagram Character Design Challenge called Fabulous Friendly Freaks. The challenge kicked off on June 15th, and ran through June 19th. This creative sprint was filled with fun, freakiness, and fabulous artwork that brought together a community of… Continue Reading
Summary: A nice drawing, two big mistakes, and a failed in-class demonstration. It’s a miracle that this painting came to a satisfying conclusion! This illustration started as a simple sketch for an in-class demonstration. I’ve been hammering away at the Chris Payne illustration process for some time now. Mixing in elements from here and there… Continue Reading
Over the past few months, I’ve been pushing myself to continue learning. Most recently I was motivated by the exercises in the class on painting that I teach. During the demo’s and in the studio I tried a few new materials, such as the Strathmore 4ply 500 series vellum board, and gouache. This painting was… Continue Reading
