Long Essay
New Year, New Sketchbook Routine
A new year, a new sketchbook routine. I’m sharing how I’m approaching daily drawing this year, what I’m focusing on, and what I’m learning along the way.
Long Essay
Portfolio Reset: Clearing Space for the Work Ahead
I’m taking stock at the end of the year. Letting go of work that’s finished its job, carrying forward what still feels alive, and noticing what’s missing. This isn’t about reinventing anything. It’s about alignment, direction, and making space for what comes next.
From The Open Library
The Christmas Shelf 2025
A video on what's on my Christmas shelf
Studio Practice
A Small Press for Small Joys
I’ve been making greeting cards for a long time, quietly and imperfectly. This post is about returning to that work with care: Folkwell Press, small experiments, and why making things gently, without a grand plan, feels right to me right now.
From the Field
First Frost in the Garden, First Pause in the Studio
When frost touches the garden, the work in my studio changes too. Subscribe for free to read more.
Sketchbook
My Autumn Sketching Kit + Sketchbook Process
Changing my palette to Fall (Video) Subscribe to read and watch at The Spread Table to receive new essays, insights and PB notes.