The Painting That Wanted to be Made
When the first version of Jack Moore’s Looking Glass Maker turned out muddy, I had to decide whether to abandon it—or listen more carefully to what it wanted to become. I started over, changed the colors and composition, and discovered that a boy, a cat, and a little persistence could give the painting the life it was asking for.
Back from Break: Notes from the Sun, Salt, and Story Fog
After a long-awaited creative break, I’m rethinking how I use Substack and WordPress—and reflecting on how artists can adapt in the age of AI. Less polish, more play. More zines. More voice. A travel sketch and a quiet shift in direction.
15 tips for staying safe while urban sketching
One of the best ways to learn is by making mistakes. In this post, I talk about how I self-critique when my art fails.