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This is a Pencil
Some words of wisdom from Kyle T. Webster.
March 31, 2025DesignCuts Closes Its Doors
The sudden closure on January 16 rocked the creative community.
February 3, 2025Ten Pairs of Opposite Traits That Creative People Exhibit
Why is it so hard to pin down creatives and creativity? This might be the answer.
November 11, 2024How Comics Were Made
A comprehensive visual history of comic strip production from the drawing board to the printed page.
November 1, 2024Affinity Designer 2
Buy once. Use forever. Remember that?
January 7, 2024My New EDC Art Setup
A shopping list of my favorites.
November 9, 2022The “4, 7, 8” Method
A proven method to calm your stress.
September 24, 2021Creepy "Uncanny Valley" People?
It's the teeth, I tell you!
February 18, 2021The Design Dictionary
Thirty-six terms those of us working in design should all know.
October 23, 2019Another Perspective on Authentic Self
Which career path leads to my authentic self?
August 20, 2019Sony Has Made the "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" Script Available for Free
A generous gift from Sony for those who love the craft of moviemaking.
January 2, 2019Simple Formula for Finding Your Passion
Interest \+ Engagement = Passion
May 3, 2018The Four Keys to Unlocking Work You Love
So simple, yet the potential could be transformative.
May 1, 2018Graphic Means: A History of Graphic Design Production
The forgotten craft of graphic design production.
October 7, 2017The Know-How of Cartooning by Ken Hultgren
A fantastic cartooning resource on Facebook.
August 13, 2013Drawn 2005-2013
This was such a great site for illustrators and cartoonists.
May 20, 2013The Museum of Forgotten Art Supplies
A favorite site returns
January 30, 2012Smart CSS Ain't Always Sexy CSS
Presentational vs structural CSS
July 16, 2008Everyone Sharpen Your Pencils
And mark your calendars!
May 10, 2008Digital Web Magazine - Creating the Perfect Portfolio
Portfolio as a marketing tool.
February 5, 2008Color Inspiration from the Masters of Painting by COLOURlovers
Need some color ideas? Check these out!
July 25, 2007Museum of Forgotten Art Supplies
From a time when graphic design was analog.
May 26, 2007Temple of the Seven Golden Camels: Carrying a Sketchbook, Part One
The benefits of carrying a sketchbook everyday.
April 7, 2007Brusheezy - Download Free Photoshop Brushes and Patterns
Get access to a slew of brushes and patterns.
January 31, 2007The Visual Design of Web 2.0
Celebrating the next level of web design.
December 21, 2006Sandbox World: Interview with Elwood H. Smith
One of my favorite illustrators!
November 20, 2006On My Desk: Creative Folks Share the Stuff on Their Desk
Get a peek at how people decorate their creative spaces.
September 4, 2006Free Illustration Tutorials
Another source for available resources.
July 18, 2006Cold, Hard Flash: Flash Animation News and Links
A resource for Flash animation fans.
June 6, 2006ASIFA- Hollywood Animation Archive Project Blog
A project to archive animation.
May 12, 2006One Computer - Multiple Operating Systems
The idea of Boot Camp for the Mac.
April 8, 2006Wish Jar Journal: How to Feel Miserable as an Artist
No. 1, "Constantly compare yourself to other artists."
April 3, 2006Engadget: Logitech MX610 Laser Mouse Takes a Jump to the Left
A left-handed mouse in a right-handed world.
March 8, 2006Apple Matters: Comic Life Bundled with Intel Macs
Great news for creatives and comic artists!
January 15, 2006EditorialCartoonists.com - Black Ink Monday Cartoons
A response to the Tribune Company's recent elimination of editorial cartooning positions.
December 12, 2005In Search of... The Perfect Mouse
I finally found a mouse that worked wonderfully for me!
November 4, 2005I Cancelled .Mac
Sometimes a bundle is not worth the cost.
October 1, 2005Mighty Mouse Saves the Day!
Did Apple leave behind its one-button mouse principle?
August 20, 2005Cartoonists Exposed!
What did some of the Golden Age cartoonists look like? Find out in one place.
August 16, 2005InfoWorld: Zombie Makers Turning to Fake Greeting Cards
Look out for malicious emails pretending to be eCards.
July 21, 2005Easy-peasy PHP
Understanding how easy PHP can be for those of us without a programming background
July 14, 2005Acuarela: the Watercolorist's Blog
A site devoted to everything related to watercolor painting.
June 22, 2005The Complete Guide to Isometric Pixel Art
I used to draw images using programs like Studio 8 on the Mac in this isometric style.
May 30, 2005Link: Essential Bookmarks for Web Designers and Web Developers
Tons of relevant links for anyone who designs and develops websites.
May 27, 2005A New Magazine for Illustrators
Loaded with articles and double-page spreads of art from today's top illustrators.
May 25, 2005Amazon.com: Books - The Complete Calvin and Hobbes
Every Calvin and Hobbes comic ever printed.
April 28, 2005The Mac Observer: Comic Life Turns Digital Pics Into Comic Books
A way to use all those bad photos on your iPhone.
April 14, 2005The Sneeze: The Cartoon Raspberry Museum
Is it a raspberry, "razzberry," or Bronx Cheer?
March 31, 2005The Museum of Bad Art (MOBA)
Dedicated to the collection, preservation, exhibition, and celebration of bad art.
March 17, 2005Classic Apps I Still Can't Live Without
There are a handful of apps from the 1990s that I find myself still using daily.
March 7, 2005Smackerel.net: A Biased History of Interactive Media
Highlighting the "history" of New Media.
March 1, 2005Mobile PC - Features - The Top 100 Gadgets of All Time
A walk through memory lane for gadget geeks like me.
February 18, 2005Mercy Corps Web Team Featured on Apple.com
Macs show their stability during disaster relief support.
February 4, 2005Wired 13.02: Revenge of the Right Brain
Does the future belong to the right-brain thinkers?
January 28, 2005deconcept: Web Standards Compliant Javascript Flash Detect and Embed
An elegant solution for detecting Flash in the browser.
January 24, 2005Apple's Tipping Point: Macs for the Masses
With computers and music player offerings, what is Apple's sweet spot now?
January 14, 2005The Mac Goes Mini
Will it get PC users to switch to Mac?
January 13, 2005Top Ten Things They Never Taught Me in Design School
Talent is one-third of the success equation.
May 23, 2004Save Disney for Our Kids!
Roy Disney believes Eisner's management decisions "have dulled the creative edge of the entertainment giant."
February 7, 2004