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The image is a close up of three hand-drawn pencils. The pencils are laying flat with the tips angled towards each other. Each tip is broken, with bits of lead strewn about the ends of the pencils. The image suggests a writer or artist is trying to master their craft, taking multiple attempts to get a particular piece of writing or artwork right.

The long way round

August 6, 2026Leave a comment

Creativity, craft, the risk of going too fast: read 809 words on why you shouldn’t rush results in advertising, marketing, and branding.

A hand spreads open above a marionette. The hand is large and imposing, with strings dangling from each of its fingers and thumb. The puppet hangs limp from the strings, like it’s kneeling on the ground with its arms and head drooped forward.

No strings attached

April 1, 2026Leave a comment

How to make the work worth it: let go of expectations and lean into enjoyment. In 362 words on The Davis Daily.

A stick figure lifts a barbell over its head. It’s struggling due to the weight. The bar is bending with three plate weights on each side. The inner most weight is largest, the middle weight is smaller, and the outer weight is smallest, indicating different weights of each plate. There are wing clips outside of the smallest weights, keeping the plates in place. The stick figure is looking up and its mouth is open in shock. It’s worried the bar might snap in two. The figure’s back is arched and its knees are bent. Wavy lines imply the figure’s knees and back are shaking under the heavy weight.

What makes it worth the weight

February 22, 20261 Comment

Insight on purpose and perspective from a personal trainer. In 672 words on The Davis Daily.

This is an image of a green curtain. The curtain is hung by a yellow curtain rod, which curves around to the right. The curtain hangs down and has several wrinkles in it. The wrinkles give the curtain depth, while darker green along many of the creases add shadows. The left side of the curtain is pulled back at the lower edge, revealing the back of a person. It looks like the person is hiding behind the curtain. They’re wearing a brown blazer, brown pants, and black dress shoes. Only a third of the person is visible. Their upper body and head are still tucked behind the curtain out of view.

The wizard or the sweaty guy behind the curtain

February 15, 20262 Comments

Be the character you were born to play: a lesson in acceptance from funny fellow Jim Carrey. In 692 words on The Davis Daily.

This is a sketch of Kenny, a character from the adult cartoon South Park. Kenny is wearing an orange parka. His hood is up with brown fur around the edges. The hood is drawn tightly around his face, with only his two large, round eyes visible. Very little of his light-coloured face can be seen and his mouth is completely covered. His eyes appear to be bulging, as if Kenny is in fear. He’s wearing brown gloves and brown boots. Kenny is standing still, facing straight ahead, like he’s looking at you.

OMG, they’re killing creativity!

February 8, 20262 Comments

Say no to generative AI: a lesson in human creativity from the creators of South Park. In 941 words on The Davis Daily.

This is a flat, black-and-whilte line drawing of a person. The drawing is one continuous line, never breaking to draw another part of the person’s body. They have their back to you with their arms raised over their head. Each hand rests upon the top of the person’s head. It’s as though they are in disbelief. Or like they’re shocked, having come to some sort of deep realization.

Always in my way

December 23, 2025December 23, 20255 Comments

The moment I realized the problem was me: 454 words about being in my own way.

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