Los Angeles sunshine ennuiThe irony is that shortly after sketching this comic it rained for days and days 🥲 I’m currently halfway through my stay in Los Angeles, the longest I’ve been here since I left for college. Perhaps I associate this city with teenage listlessness or it really is something about…
Meet My Art Friend: Melissa LakeyWelcome to the first edition of Meet My Art Friend! You can expect a new interview with a fellow artist every month or so, right here in this newsletter. I’m thrilled to share my conversation with artist and illustrator Melissa Lakey, who I first met in a painting workshop and…
Drawing landscapes and figures: sketchbook snippets from LAHello friends and new subscribers! Today is my last full day in Los Angeles, wrapping up a five week long stay. I have experienced the full gamut of emotions while here, from lost and lethargic to hopeful and inspired. Being surrounded by nature and taking a timeout from the…
Open and closed modes + an exciting newsletter update!Four weeks into the new year, the shiny luster of newfound resolve has worn off. The dopamine reward of making progress hit its emotional highs in the first week or two. What remains now is the tedious work ahead of me to rinse and repeat. One of this year’s intentions that I…
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