A Little Bit Every Day

Hello!

Wow, let me start by saying it’s good to be here - thanks for checking this newsletter out.

Every week, I like to write about what I have been drawing and share art that inspires me. Reflection is good for the soul, and it is also nice to connect with you in a way that’s deeper than a one-off social media post.

Treasure Blitz

After taking a break, I’m getting back to making comics whenever I can. Every day of working on a story can feel a bit different, and I’m especially grateful for the days when it’s a lot of fun.

For Treasure Blitz, It has been paramount to cram it with stuff I love as much as possible. In this case I settled on dinosaurs, spaceships, and adventure. This makes it easier to get back to the drawing board!

Similar to any exercise, artists can face a lot of resistance when they put a piece down for a while (e.g., days, weeks, or months) and then try to start it again. Work feels more fluid if I’m able to contribute to it every day, even if it’s just for 15 minutes.

Recent Thoughts on Keeping a Sketchbook

I love analog stuff! Some of my best days are spent getting away from screens and having this bag nearby:

It’s easy to grab with one hand and fits my sketchbook and a ton of pens with room to spare.

There is something really useful about the scale, too. Drawing smaller allows me to get ideas out faster, and the portability means I can toss the bag into a larger backpack. Being able to use it anywhere, at any time, is huge.

Yoichi Nishikawa - Wanderlust

I’ve wanted to check this out for a while, and I’m glad I finally picked it up! It’s nice to be able to soak in these paintings; I especially enjoyed the liner notes.

The Nucleus Gallery store also has a bunch of prints which aren't in the book that are worth checking out. I love this one:

Have a great rest of the week, see you next time!

-Chromatic Arcana