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100 / Reasons To Be Optimistic

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


October 2021 • 2 minute read

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099 / Space

An urgent message for whoever needs to hear it.


May 2021 • 1 minute read

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098 / March 26th, 2013

I realised there was something that I really wanted to do…and then carried on doing other things — for eight years!


April 2021 • 3 minute read

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097 / Portrait Of A Year

I drew myself every week for a year - and now I see myself transformed.


March 2021 • 4 minute read

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096 / You Don't Have To Start At The Beginning

Spending time with Hayao Miyazaki has kickstarted my comics storytelling!


February 2021 • 3 minute read

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095 / Fill More Sketchbooks!

A new year is a perfect time to start a new daily sketchbook habit. Here’s some more advice on how to make it work.


January 2021 • 5 minute read

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094 / How I Made a Comic Short Story

A step-by-step breakdown of making my four-page comic Negroni With A Twist - with lots of pictures!


December 2020 • 5 minute read

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093 / Negroni With A Twist

I wasn’t expecting to draw a whole short story in 2020 but here it is - I hope you enjoy it!


December 2020 • 1 minute read

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092 / Another Story About The Universe

Big Magic is everywhere, if you know where to look. Plus a new film I’ve made is now out!


November 2020 • 2 minute read

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091 / Remember Me?

I’m back from a short hiatus with two new films to show you.


November 2020 • 3 minute read

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090 / Don't Make Work Out Of Things You Enjoy

Some thoughts on creativity and work, plus an important announcement about the future of this newsletter.


September 2020 • 3 minute read

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089 / The Professional Beginner

As we get older, it gets harder to be a beginner - but that is where the adventure lies!


September 2020 • 2 minute read

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088 / This Is The Time To Be Slow

Some advice for artists who feel they should be more productive this year


September 2020 • 1 minute read

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087 / Psychoterratica

A joyful moment with sweat on my brow, my blistered hands caked in thick dirt, interacting with the earth in a meaningful way.


August 2020 • 1 minute read

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086 / To Stand A Little Apart From This Life Of Mine

Here are a few of my favourite newsletter writers I recommend following.


August 2020 • 2 minute read

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