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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!
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097 / Portrait Of A Year
I drew myself every week for a year - and now I see myself transformed.
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096 / You Don't Have To Start At The Beginning
Spending time with Hayao Miyazaki has kickstarted my comics storytelling!
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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
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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.
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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.
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