Making art
Blog posts about making comic and illustration art. Work in progress, creative process, design, art tools. The works.

I am Death – Ink
November 29, 2019 | BlogI didn’t drop my brush, and my pen didn’t drip. Small victories! Prepping the watercolour.

I am Death – House Ink
November 25, 2019 | BlogFirst panel of a comic work in progress. C6 nib for lettering, house is 00 sable. Analog has the best tools.


The problem with computers
October 3, 2012 | BlogThe problem with computers is the lack of ferrules and Siberian weasel hair.

John Cleese on creativity
September 25, 2012 | BlogCreativity is not a talent. It is a way of operating. John Cleese Which brings me to the crux of it – which is that all those Designers who have titled themselves Creatives are just Pompous Gas Bags trying to lift a label that isn’t uniquely theirs to take. You are all creative people. GO […]

Work language
August 10, 2012 | BlogIf you were to walk past my window right now you might hear “PHOTOSHOP YOU PIECE OF SHITQUITQUITQUITQUIT. Restart.” followed closely by some colourful language regarding the whereabouts of our tea cart, which is a thing we haven’t got, but if we did I wouldn’t have to stomp disappointed up the stairs to get my […]

The Devil went down to Georgia. And Verdana.
November 16, 2011 | BlogWhy expand Verdana and Georgia typefaces? They were designed for low res displays, and work good around 10-11 pt, after which it’s a gong show. You know, a pig is a useful animal. It tastes good, and will dispose of an unwanted body. But don’t slap lipstick on it and expect it to be prom […]