What is one of the first things you remember preparing for yourself? It doesn’t have to be something you made … More
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From Thinking About It to Experiencing It—and Into Flow
We spend a lot of time thinking about our experiences. We think about what happened, what we should do, what … More
The Sketch That Continues Even When You Put the Pencil Down
Most of us experience life through a single dominant channel: thought. Something happens, and almost immediately our mind names it, … More
The Gold King Midas Really Wanted
Begin with an object. It might be something you want, like the gold King Midas desired. Or it might be … More
From Gesture to Line
From Gesture to Line In a sketching workshop, we usually start with an assumption that drawing begins with the pencil. … More
Sketch Stretching: A Way of Seeing You Can Practice in Minutes
Sketch Stretching: A Way of Seeing You Can Practice in Minutes Most people think sketching is about drawing. Or talent. … More
The Stick, the Microscope, and Seeing What Was Always There-Part one
The Stick, the Microscope, and Seeing What Was Always There-Part one Using separation to reveal what was never separate This … More
Artistic Creation: Your Role vs. Technology’s Influence
When I sit down to create something, I often wonder: who’s actually doing the creating? Am I the one drawing, … More
Thoughtsations
Sketching as a contemplative meditation exercise Sequence 1. Begin with an intention 2. Contemplative concept or wish 3. Contemplation this … More
Spiritual Gravity 