My first real attempt? A complete disaster. I just drew what I thought I saw: a big, lumpy gray blob with a tube for a nose. The result was flat and lifeless, like a sad balloon animal. It taught me ...

I’ve been slinging ink for a long, long time. I’ve seen styles rise and fall, and I’ve watched techniques evolve in ways I never thought possible. But one thing is constant: a tattoo is a permanent ...

I’ve spent a good chunk of my life behind the counters of a high-end bookstore and a fancy stationer’s shop. In that time, I swear I’ve wrapped more books than most people will own in their entire ...

I’ve been working with hair for a long, long time. And in that time, I’ve seen fringe trends come and go. Remember those super-short micro-bangs? Or the heavy, blunt fringe that had to be perfectly ...

I’ve been working with plants for a long, long time. I started out in huge commercial greenhouses, surrounded by what felt like millions of tiny seedlings, and later moved on to designing and caring ...

I’ve spent a long time as a digital designer, focusing on how people actually use the screens in front of them. My world revolves around user interfaces, branding for tech companies, and teaching the ...

So many people walk in thinking a pixie cut is the ultimate easy, low-maintenance choice. They’ll show me a photo of some celebrity and say, “I want that.” But honestly, it’s way more complicated. A ...

Forget the fluffy design articles for a second. A truly great small room is built on a solid plan. It’s about thinking like a pro, and that means starting with function first. We’re going to walk ...

I get it, though. You see those perfect pictures online and your brain just short-circuits. Where do you even begin? The good news is, there’s no big secret. It’s just a set of principles that the ...

I’ve cleaned more paint brushes than I can count over my long career, and let me tell you, a good brush is a serious investment. It’s not a throwaway tool. A quality brush that’s been properly cared ...

People usually laugh, but honestly, the image sitting behind all your icons is so much more than just a pretty picture. It’s the entire foundation of your digital office. It sets the tone for your ...

The house is tiny, almost shy, sitting in a quiet neighborhood. Yet, it feels like a riddle you’re meant to solve. There’s a grand arch over the door that holds up… well, nothing. The peak of the roof ...