Steal Like an Artist
A practical reminder that creativity grows from collecting ideas, remixing them, and showing up daily.
Visual Art Studio
A curated corner of my visual art practice.
These are the books, artists, tools, and sketchbook rhythms that help me stay curious and keep making.
Books I Love
The Creative Act
A grounding read that helps me return to process, intuition, and curiosity over perfection.
Draw Your Day
An inspiring guide from Samantha Dion Baker that celebrates sketch journaling as a daily creative ritual.
Explore My Sketchbook
Set up like a visual blog: each entry has an image, title, and short note.
Rain Palette Studies
Testing cool grays and moss greens from this week’s ferry rides.
Character Gesture Warmups
Quick 2-minute poses to loosen my hand before longer drawing sessions.
My Supplies
Drawing Kit
- Mechanical pencil + 2B lead
- Kneaded eraser
- Pigment liner set
Painting Kit
- Travel watercolor palette
- Gouache primaries
- Round brushes (sizes 2, 6, 10)
Paper Favorites
- A5 mixed-media sketchbook
- Cold-press watercolor block
- Toned paper for value studies
Studio Extras
- Painter's tape
- Portable daylight lamp
- Foldable lap desk for couch sketching
On-line Teachers I Love
Proko
Clear anatomy and drawing fundamentals with a playful teaching style.
Watch tutorials →James Gurney
Incredible demos on color, light, and plein-air storytelling.
Watch tutorials →Sarah Burns Studio
Encouraging sketchbook prompts and accessible mixed-media techniques.
Watch tutorials →Domestika Instructors
Structured short classes when I want to learn one technique at a time.
Browse tutorials →