I had some pretty incredible opportunities to give back to my creative community this year: Enrollment for my online classes soared up to 375,000 students and my curriculum made it into Skillshare’s “Top 20 Classes of 2021” list. I spoke on various panels, webinars and hosted digital workshops throughout the year. My main stage talk at Adobe Max brought in 50,000 live attendees.
Read More2017 has been one helluva year. It’s my first year of full-time traveling, which has taken me to some uniquely gorgeous places and introduced me to an incredible group of nomadic/entrepreneurial friends. I've packed in a ton and created some of the best pieces in my artwork portfolio. Check it out!
Read MoreI've scored some pretty cool finds within the past month. Some of it's practical, some is pretty and some is kind. I'll be totally honest with you guys. I bought half this stuff impulsively after a few dark & stormies. No regrets.
Read MorePaint, brushes and paper. When you strip everything else away, these are the three essentials for painting. I'm always asked what paints or papers I use to create my artwork, so I decided to share my art supply favorites.
Read MoreI recently updated my shop with some lapel pins and in my explanation of why I created them, I cited some of the other microtrends that are starting to pop up in 2016. One thing led to another and I decided to expand upon my predictions. Enjoy!
Read MoreI believe personal projects are the key to a designer's sanity. It was due time to get back into some digital illustrations, so, in the spirit of spring, I decided to make a series of animals in love. The project was inspired by my brother and sister-in-law's bunnies, Tupelo & Chewy. The bunnies act more like an old married couple than honeymooners, but they're still clearly infatuated with one another. In my illustration, they're encircled with blooming flowers, trickling vines and butterflies.
Read MoreInspiration can come in some of the unlikeliest places. I was scrolling through one of my favorite blogs, Humans of New York, when I spotted Patricia and Howard, one charismatic couple. I couldn't decide what I liked more: their style or their story.
Read MoreLast summer, I impulse-purchased a refurbished Polaroid 600. With it's velcro strap & bulky frame, this camera is straight out of the 90s. I was getting a little sick of my VSCO filters & wanted to try out something more hands-on. I definitely got my wish.
Read MoreIt's no secret... I'm kinda obsessed with Halloween. I collect costume ideas throughout the year and begin to narrow it down around September. This year, I wanted to try my hand at SFX makeup, so I was on the search for the perfect blood and gore costume.
Read MoreIn prep for KC Design Week 2014, I was asked to participate in the Opening Party by hand-letting the live tweets during the event. I worked alongside KC's top lettering artists: checking tweets, spilling drinks and having a pretty awesome night in general. Overall, I learned that you guys tweet out some pretty weird shit. 👏 Epic night, Kansas City.
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