There's a funny design I once saw that I now spent 15 minutes searching for. Here it is: It makes me think about how I approach designing for … [Continue reading] about Put it on a t-shirt
Put it on a t-shirt
Blog Stats after 4 weeks
3 weeks of nothing - that's the best summary of my blog visitor stats after the first month. Here's the graph provided by WordPress on which my blog … [Continue reading] about Blog Stats after 4 weeks
No sales? Read this.
I belong to a few Facebook groups for designers and there's one topic that keeps coming up, though it's usually asked in various ways: "No one buys … [Continue reading] about No sales? Read this.
Learn from the best
I just stumbled on a 6 years old thread on the Threadless forum: Top 20 best selling designs. And if you scroll down the thread you will see another … [Continue reading] about Learn from the best
Complete small tasks right away
Do you know the 2-minute productivity rule? It goes like this: If a task takes 2 minutes or less to complete then do it now. I first read it in … [Continue reading] about Complete small tasks right away
Make your first sale in the next 3 weeks
Tomorrow is Black Friday and after that the best 3 weeks for all the artists who sell their art online. Everyone shops for gifts and so artists … [Continue reading] about Make your first sale in the next 3 weeks
One thing at a time
I try various methods to fight off distractions and to stop switching between tasks. My recent tactic is to write each item from my to-do list on its … [Continue reading] about One thing at a time
What tools do I use?
There are 2 things that a designer needs: a graphic tablet and a graphics editor. Here's what I use: GRAPHIC TABLET I bought my graphic tablet 9 … [Continue reading] about What tools do I use?
Can you make money on Threadless?
Friends, family, and other artists often ask me: can you make money on Threadless? I've been a designer for 8 years now and I've been selling my … [Continue reading] about Can you make money on Threadless?
My most popular design ever
Today I wanted to show you the most popular design that I ever made. Here it is: I don't know how many designs I've made in my life - a few … [Continue reading] about My most popular design ever
Eisenhower Matrix
If you don't know what an Eisenhower Matrix is, it's a tactic to decide what to work on next. You can put each task into the correct category based on … [Continue reading] about Eisenhower Matrix
I like all the reminders that I should blog daily
I've started writing my blog a few weeks ago and it's been difficult to keep going. When I was learning to draw a few years back I remember how … [Continue reading] about I like all the reminders that I should blog daily
Step out of your comfort zone
I was thinking about my first two jobs and that it was a good thing that they were just a bit too uncomfortable and forced me to find something else. … [Continue reading] about Step out of your comfort zone
I am lucky that my first two jobs sucked
When I was in my third year at a university, I got my first serious job as a programmer. I wasn't very good, but I was just good enough to have my … [Continue reading] about I am lucky that my first two jobs sucked
Our worst game
After the success of our first game, we decided to make a sequel. Making a second game should be easier, you are supposed to learn from your mistakes, … [Continue reading] about Our worst game
Don’t let the dead fish fool you
My favorite book from childhood is "Summer Lake" though I have it in Polish. There's a dead fish on the cover but other than that the book really is … [Continue reading] about Don’t let the dead fish fool you
Why haven’t you opened your TeePublic store yet?
I've just finished uploading over 30 designs to my TeePublic store and there's still more to go. I am a little behind with it but now definitely is … [Continue reading] about Why haven’t you opened your TeePublic store yet?
Minimal designs
This text is not about dogs. When I first started drawing things and selling them on t-shirts and such, I spent way too much time endlessly … [Continue reading] about Minimal designs
Useful gifts for artists and designers
I drew a cat in a gift box and it made me think that I could write a short note about gifts because I am asked about it sometimes. First, I think it's … [Continue reading] about Useful gifts for artists and designers
My Grandma
Two days ago my grandma had trouble breathing and was feeling tired. My mom measured her blood pressure which was too high and then called a doctor at … [Continue reading] about My Grandma
Pottery Class Story
The story goes like this: in a pottery class students were divided into two groups. Students in the first group were asked to make a perfect pot. … [Continue reading] about Pottery Class Story
Hidden Paws
In December 2017, like every Christmas, I visited my mom. My brother was there too. Usually, we eat a lot, maybe watch some movies, do jigsaw puzzles, … [Continue reading] about Hidden Paws
Everything is better when a cat says it
T-shirt designs are sort of like cartoons. Everything is more inspiring when said by animals. Before I created this blog I've read a lot of … [Continue reading] about Everything is better when a cat says it
Best way to take notes
There is one app that I use every day, many times a day — Roam Research. And I can't overstate how vital this tool is for me. Roam is a note-taking … [Continue reading] about Best way to take notes
4 steps for finding a name
I wrote before that the crucial thing is doing the work, not worrying about a name. But you still have to actually find a name. Here I am noting down … [Continue reading] about 4 steps for finding a name
“On Writing Well” – Book Notes
I've read "On Writing Well" by William Zinsser a few times already, but I've reread it these past few days. Now that I am writing a blog, I want to … [Continue reading] about “On Writing Well” – Book Notes
How to name your store
When I opened one of my stores a few years ago I planned to draw little foxes and put them on t-shirts and tote bags. It was supposed to be dark and … [Continue reading] about How to name your store
We are so tiny
This is a very fun representation of how small our planet is compared to other known objects in space. You can move left and right and I dare you not … [Continue reading] about We are so tiny
This is a terrible idea
How skilled a designer do you have to be to make a drawing and sell it on a t-shirt? Have a look at this ridiculous design that I made a few weeks … [Continue reading] about This is a terrible idea
7 websites that send me money
In March of 2012, I quit my job. I had a three-month notice period but my boss feared that a mistreated employee might sabotage the company so he told … [Continue reading] about 7 websites that send me money
This is a story I’ve never told before
This is my, oh I don't know, the fifth attempt maybe. My brother read the previous version and hated it. "Difficult to read," he … [Continue reading] about This is a story I’ve never told before