The Picture Book

Art & Design | Leadership | Encouragement

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Hello again my friends…

I’ve come to realize that all my success as a designer isn’t because I’ve done anything all that great, but rather that God has blessed me with some incredible friends, mentors, colleagues, and family.

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All is not Lost

Well, it has certainly been a while. This year was one of insane frustration and pain for us all. These days, we are hard-pressed to find someone who hasn’t become acquainted with deep loss. As if COVID wasn’t bad enough; tragedy, terrorism, hate, and disaster seem to be on the rise too. Where do we go from here?

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Inspire - Pt. III

Hey there! I hope you’re doing well! I don’t have a whole lot to say today, but I wanted to share some cool stuff with you! I’m still scouring the web for the latest and greatest in design and art, and I think you’ll enjoy this gallery of ‘stuff’ I’ve come across.

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Some (Quick) Advice

I know how challenging it is to discover who you are as a professional, entrepreneur, and graphic designer. My biggest piece of advice: this is your journey, build it to your style and liking.

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Design as Community

I wanted to share some of the resources that have most helped me over the years. The following is a highlight but certainly doesn’t encompass the community of designers, professionals, clients, and awesome individuals I described earlier. These links represent some incredible minds that don’t cease to provide inspiration to any aspiring human.

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