I want to start writing about food
I’ve always found writing the first post for a blog to be kind of awkward. It’s like going on a date with…
Some thoughts and a general update
Hello! I guess it’s about time I injected some life into this little blog before it gets too awkward to bother updating…
My triumphant return to the UK
After a long and exciting seven months travelling, I have finally returned to the UK. It’s been a brilliant journey which covered…
I’m taking a sabbatical. Here’s why and what that means for my work.
From the 11th October 2017 I will be on sabbatical for seven or more months. I’ve booked my flights out of the country and I’m not set to return until May 2018.
A little reminder to look at your own progression, not others
I originally posted this on my Facebook but after the response I got I decided it’d be good to share with you,…
I guess this is a lifestyle blog then
I’ve never been great at keeping blogs alive for very long periods, despite having made so many over the past 15+ years.…
Liverpool Print Fair was definitely worth the effort
So Liverpool Print Fair finally came and went last weekend and it was another great success. Not only did we get a…
It’s all going surprisingly well, thanks
It’s really satisfying to be able to tell people my freelance life is off to a great start. Not that I’m bragging…
Silly Doodle: Dinosaur Ghost
I’ve been doodling this weekend to not burn out on web design work.
Losing track of what day it is
I’ve been freelancing for three weeks now and I’ve seen such a change in the pattern of my work in that small…
Just trying hard for now
I’m now officially a freelance web designer as of three weeks ago. Hooray! It’s pretty scary when I stop to think about…
OFFF16 – The year of the micro content
Another year, another amazing OFFF. The overall theme of the talks was pretty similar to the usual ‘work hard, play more, share…
Love print? Join us at The Print Social
If you’re interested in printmaking, from a vague curiosity to a full blown obsession or career, we’d love you to join us sometime at one of our socials. There have been two so far with a range of attendees who are into loads of different print methods.
A long overdue update
This have been pretty quiet on my blog lately, but that’s not because I’ve had nothing to write about. If fact I…
I LOVE Reasons To Be Creative!
Oh, wow. What an amazing three days this week started with! If you’ve not heard of Reasons to be Creative, it’s a…
Look at all the things I’ve made!
I never did write that TEDx post, did I? Sorry! Maybe next time. If you follow me on Twitter or Instagram (or…
My Thoughts on Designival 2014
You may have noticed by now that I attend a lot of conferences, talks and creative events. This is probably because I’m…
I think that’s enough tongues to last me a while
I’ve been drawing a lot of tongues lately and I’m starting to feel I need to try something else. It all started…
The Meat Conference 2014
The Meat Conference is a brand new conference based in Aberdeen about the side project, and having so much love for what you do that you find time outside of your day to day to do it.
I’d love to inspire you, but microphones scare the hell out of me
Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about public speaking, and how I want to inspire and encourage audiences along with all the…
I’ll get more done if I just stay here where it’s quiet
I’ve just spent the past 2 hours at the office, still in the mindset for getting on with things and I got loads done on my new theme.
Books, books, books! I love reading.
Just finished reading another fantasy trilogy and loved it, so thought I’d share incase you’re interested. So far this year I’ve read…
Last day of 2013. Let’s review!
End of year thoughts! Let’s make some more stuff!
Keep Drawing, Making and Doing
Just a few thoughts on the importance of being active with the things you love doing.