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Songwriting With Sir Paul McCartney

A good set of instructions for any artist.


January 2022 • 2 minute read

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Noticing What You Notice

Trusting that something is interesting simply because you find it interesting…a radical act of self-love.


January 2022 • 2 minute read

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A Compendium Of Courage

Here’s what courage looks like to you in 2022.


January 2022 • 2 minute read

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Curiosity And Courage

A challenging question to begin your new year.


January 2022 • 3 minute read

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Silence, Please

Notes on quiet from the midst of self-isolation.


December 2021 • 3 minute read

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One Thing At A Time

Some thoughts on productivity and visual storytelling.


December 2021 • 3 minute read

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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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Space

An urgent message for whoever needs to hear it.


May 2021 • 1 minute read

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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