My first real attempt? A complete disaster. I just drew what I thought I saw: a big, lumpy gray blob with a tube for a nose. The result was flat and lifeless, like a sad balloon animal. It taught me ...

I’ve been obsessed with clothes from the 90s for what feels like my entire life. It started as a teenager, digging through dusty thrift store bins for that one perfect flannel. Now, I source authentic ...

I’ve spent a long time as a digital designer, focusing on how people actually use the screens in front of them. My world revolves around user interfaces, branding for tech companies, and teaching the ...

Few projects stir up more anxiety for parents than redoing a teenager’s bedroom. I once saw a well-meaning parent install a massive, custom sports mural for his son’s birthday. The problem? The son ...

I’ve cleaned more paint brushes than I can count over my long career, and let me tell you, a good brush is a serious investment. It’s not a throwaway tool. A quality brush that’s been properly cared ...

I get it, though. You see those perfect pictures online and your brain just short-circuits. Where do you even begin? The good news is, there’s no big secret. It’s just a set of principles that the ...

Over the years, I’ve learned that fighting the winter blues isn’t about ignoring the season, but leaning into it. It’s about shifting your mindset from temporary “holiday decorating” to intentional ...

After spending more years than I can count working with vintage clothing—everything from sourcing for film sets to helping designers find inspiration—one era comes up more than any other. It’s a ...

In all my time as a tattoo artist, I’ve probably put more dragons onto skin than any other design. Seriously. Trends in tattooing come and go, but the dragon is a constant. It’s a powerful choice, ...

I’ve been wrapped up in the world of Lolita fashion for what feels like a lifetime. My first real brush with it wasn’t online, but on a bustling Sunday in Harajuku. You see all kinds of wild styles ...

I’ve spent more hours than I can count on the water, from chilly northern coasts to the warm, clear bays of the tropics. My mission was always the same: to sketch whales. Not the simple, bathtub-toy ...

I spent my early career in a slick design office. You know the type—fancy chairs that cost more than my first car, professional ergonomic checks, the whole nine yards. So when I went solo and started ...