• Back to pencils

    Back to pencils

    I haven’t drawn with pencil in ages for some reason. I now see that was foolish, harmful and borderline sacrilege. A pencil is just so damn versatile and fun to use. I mean, you sharpen a pencil using a razor. And you blend pencil with your hands. How cool is that? Anyway, here are a…

  • Irruptions

    Irruptions

    I’m completely entranced with this book. Allow me to present an example on the secret life of birds, Goldfinches edition.

  • First solo bike ride in a long time

    First solo bike ride in a long time

    I finally got the new bike out today for a decent enough distance (8.5 miles) on both road and trail. Short but sweet. I was able to see a new bit of my running trail I hadn’t seen previously (the Strathkelvin trail).

  • Noticing transitions

    Noticing transitions

    So much of our lives are determined by how we manage transitions from one thing to the next. Noticing these transitions can make all the difference in how we experience our days.

  • What I learned last week (#75)

    What I learned last week (#75)

    Learned last week: We are all a collection of ideas, the godfather of homebrewing admiring his work, trusting your passion, and more!

  • Little fires: this week’s art

    Little fires: this week’s art

    This weeks (and last) little fires included blot painting, some outdoor painting, and the usual assortment of drawing practice.

  • What I learned last week (#74)

    What I learned last week (#74)

    Learned last week: A remote commencement address for all, note taking with Zettelkasten, the power of a picture, and more.

  • What I learned last week (#73)

    What I learned last week (#73)

    Learned last week: Useful principles to remember, ice swimming?, encouraging written communication, and more!