Hey friends! I needed something super simple for today’s Daily Page, as I had just finished up a really great conversation with
. You can check out the full video (and a few of my favorite quotes) down below.Real Talk About Art, Rest, and Telling the Truth
Hey Friends! I had a great conversation with Jeff Smith (author of Teachers Unmuted) this week on Substack Live. We talked storytelling, creativity, rest, and why sharing your voice is so damn important.
Technique of the Day
Whenever I need a chill day, I pick out some art (usually Brandi Kincaid these days) and do some precision cutting. It’s a task that I don’t need to think about too hard. There aren’t a million different decisions that I need to make. It’s just less friction.
Today, I pulled this excellent set of green pears and matched it up with a hot pink background that I had made a few months back (stored now in new Costco ziptop bags by color temperature—I might be too excited about this lol).
Once I put the pear and the words in my notebook, I thought it needed a little bit of something, so I just added a little bit of black line work around the edges, it was just the pop of something that it needed.
Supply List
Background Paper: Stash
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Tips & Creative Wisdom
A Little Line Work Goes a Long Way
You don’t always need a full extra layer—just outlining or adding quick marks can give your page the extra polish it needs.
Pro Tip: Keep a favorite black pen or marker within arm’s reach so you can add that final visual oomph without overthinking it.
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