Most recent letters
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
089 / The Professional Beginner
As we get older, it gets harder to be a beginner - but that is where the adventure lies!
088 / This Is The Time To Be Slow
Some advice for artists who feel they should be more productive this year
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.
086 / To Stand A Little Apart From This Life Of Mine
Here are a few of my favourite newsletter writers I recommend following.
085 / Storytelling Panel By Panel
The third and final guest letter, with some useful advice on plotting out the panels of a comic.
084 / Birds And Words
Continuing a summer of guest letters, Jess shares a personal story from their career in the military.
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.
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!
081 / Do It On Purpose
Did I actually choose the life I’m living? Some thoughts on intentional living, with help from Dolly Parton.