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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.
• 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.
• 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!
• 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.
• 1 minute read
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079 / A Leap Into The Void
If making a piece of art is transformative for you, then it will be transformative for your audience.
• 2 minute read
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078 / Would You Like To Write A Letter?
If you have something to say about making art, telling visual stories and the creative process, I’d love to share my platform with you.
• 2 minute read
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076 / Miles And Miles Of Squares
A fun warm-up exercise for your sketchbook that improves your technical skills at the same time.
• 2 minute read
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075 / White Supremacy Interlude
Some quiet thoughts in the wake of George Floyd’s murder and all that has followed.
• 2 minute read
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074 / Fuck Fish
Why do I suddenly give up on something right when things seem on the verge of taking off?
• 2 minute read
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073 / Solitary Refinement
As the lockdown continues, I’ve been thinking about what things from this period of self-isolation I want to keep.
• 1 minute read
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072 / Maybe It Is Not What You Achieve, But Who You Inspire
Apparently seeing inside my sketchbook has inspired lots of you start drawing again - and that’s wonderful!
• 3 minute read
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071 / The Lockdown Diaries
I’ve been keeping a visual journal during lockdown and I’ve learned to pay attention to the little things.
• 4 minute read