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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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085 / Storytelling Panel By Panel

The third and final guest letter, with some useful advice on plotting out the panels of a comic.


August 2020 • 4 minute read

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084 / Birds And Words

Continuing a summer of guest letters, Jess shares a personal story from their career in the military.


August 2020 • 4 minute read

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083 / Get Better Faster

The first in a short series of guest letters from Third Something readers, sharing their own ideas about creativity and visual storytelling.


August 2020 • 4 minute read

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082 / More Advice On Filling Sketchbooks

I’ve finished three sketchbooks and I have learned a lot about building a sketchbook habit. This letter’s full of practical advice!


July 2020 • 3 minute read

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081 / Do It On Purpose

Did I actually choose the life I’m living? Some thoughts on intentional living, with help from Dolly Parton.


July 2020 • 1 minute read

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080 / Hair!

Two very different approaches to facing your fears.


July 2020 • 3 minute read

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