comic: signs of spring

a comic about the euphoria of early spring.

anyone can draw with a grid

a beginner-friendly technique for accuracy, speed, and fun.

so what's all this then?

an intro to *waves hands* whatever this is.

staying offline while selling online

my unsponsored list of tools to stay offline.

beginner macro part 4: troubleshooting

resolving common problems in macro.

beginner macro part 3: take the shot

how to take the actual macro photo.

beginner macro part 2: settings

how to set up your camera for macro photography.

beginner macro part 1: equipment

the hardware you need to get started in macro photography.

i love to shoot my own references

the powerful combination of pencil and camera.

please enjoy some black bear illustrations

drawings for school (and fun.)

2024 foraging highlights & allium pesto

reflections, ideas, and a recipe.

2024 foraged dyes: megapost

experiments with foraged dye materials including oak galls, walnut, and sumac.

garden & forage

foraged dyes: process tl,dr

the basics of how to open up a world of color at your fingertips.

do crafts

woodworking highlights

some projects from over the last few years.