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Resources & Links

 
 

WATCH MY ADOBE LIVE STREAMS

I’ve had a handful of opportunities to be a guest on Adobe’s live stream channel, teaching skills in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and more.

How-To: Soda Pens

One of my favorite ways to create expressive lettering is with Soda Pens. In this video I walk through the steps to turn a soda can into a pen.

Canceled Con Video - Making Cyanotypes

A how to video made to help pull off a conference just after the world shut down in 2020. You can watch the entire Canceled Con stream here, here, and here.

The Drawing Board Streams

A series of streams with Master of One Podcast going through some client work and personal projects.

 

Free - Soda Pen template

Here is a FREE guide download on how to build a Soda Pen. I used this guide and walk through the build in this video.

Compositional Grids

Explore limitless possibilities with these meticulously crafted Compositional Grids – perfect for digital designs and illustrations.

Vector Brushes for Illustrator

These are pressure-sensitive brushes that you can use with your Wacom devices. You can also use them on the iPad if you use Sidecar, Astro Pad, or another application to connect your computer to the iPad.

FREE - Subtle Grit Texture Photoshop Action

Amy Hood shared a YouTube tutorial on how to add retro texture and grain to your work, I wanted to speed it up even more, so I made it an action. It’s subtle but adds so much.

Tools

 
 

Pencils, Pens, & Brushes

We all have our go-too tools. These are the ones I reach for when sketching and drawing analog.

Books

Knowledge comes in various shapes. Some of my favorites are rectangles. These are the books that I recommend the most frequently.

Mural Supplies

Walking into my first mural, all I thought I needed was paint, brushes, and a ladder. Here are some additional things that will make your life easier.

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Curiosity Kindling is a spark of creative exploration designed to ignite curiosity in your everyday life. It’s a space for playful ideas, thought-provoking insights, and actionable inspiration to help you approach your work, hobbies, and personal growth with a sense of wonder. Whether you’re seeking new creative challenges, reflections on the power of personal projects, or practical ways to fuel your artistic fire, I aim to deliver thoughtful content to keep your creative spirit fired up.

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