It’s nice to have all the best gadgets and design software money can buy. But sometimes it’s good to take a step back from those things and allow the limitations to make you more creative.
Category: Creativity
Good Things Come to Those Who Wait (Illustrated)
In life, we wait for a lot of things – from standing in line at the supermarket to waiting for your next job opportunity. But do good things really come to those who wait? And at what point does waiting become a waste of time? (Note: This post is also available in zine format. Read on to find out more.)
The Paradoxes of My Personality
I love change but I form habits easily. I am a relaxed person who freaks out when a stressful situation comes. I want to travel but I don’t feel like leaving my home. I want to be a writer, an artist, a musician, a comedian, a scientist, a chef. I know what I want but…… Continue reading The Paradoxes of My Personality
A Post About Zines
Zines have only been on my radar for a few months but they are no new thing. According to this Mental Floss article, zines have been around since the 1930’s. I had no idea. But I won’t go into the whole history of zines here – I just want to take a moment to talk…… Continue reading A Post About Zines
Bookmark These Websites
Next time you are in need of some creative inspiration – and you and I both know that time will come – these websites (and perhaps another espresso) will give you your fix. Design Crush Design Crush is a blog authored by designer Kelly Beall and has everything from illustration and photography to recipes and…… Continue reading Bookmark These Websites
Remember how you used to draw as a kid?
I do. And it was the easiest thing in the world. We tend to overthink things as adults, which is why it never occurs to most of us to just pick up a pen and start drawing. It’s funny because I don’t remember feeling intimidated by a blank piece of paper as a child and…… Continue reading Remember how you used to draw as a kid?