Most companies, academic fields, nonprofits, governments, and associations move forward at a snail's pace. Any attempt to change 'the way' is quickly discouraged. In these environments the null thrives. But there is hope. Within these environments you will also find rogue innovators. People who cannot help but seek to change the status quo. These are […]
I’m thankful for the inspiration
My favorite thing about the web is the constant supply of inspiration. In my past I vastly undervalued uniqueness, passion, and beauty. Now that I create on a regular basis the way I view the world around me has changed. I have changed. It you don't take the next step, and do something, you're not […]
Day of random: Landing on Plymouth rock
Here's a silly cartoon to welcome in Thanksgiving week.
Richard Feynman: What I cannot create, I do not understand
I didn't really know anything about Richard Feynman before seeing some of his stuff on Brain Pickings and Open Culture. He is one interesting alternative. The quote in the cartoon below comes from his blackboard at the time of his death. Feynman didn't start his explanations from the null. He didn't take past discovery for […]
Saturday PSA: Upload a picture
A few ways to get a picture to put in your online profiles… Use a smart phone Webcam on your computer Draw one Snag one from Facebook (right click, save as) Digital camera Ask someone who has a smart phone to take one for you Find a person who kinda looks like you
Behind my cartoons with a guest cartoon by John Gargani
Every once in awhile I get asked how I create my cartoons. While my preferred answer is “magic” the actual answer is my iPad and the Sketchbook Pro App. John Gargani captured my process vividly with this cartoon. I didn't even know the Minneapolis convention center had rafters…