The process for creating a design is: Have an idea.Sketch it.Draw it properly.Clean up the lines. Polish.Add text if needed.Export to a PNG file. … [Continue reading] about Create designs faster
Ooblets
I was having a bad day so, instead of working, I played Ooblets. It's such a sweet and funny game, improved my mood at once. Even made me laugh out … [Continue reading] about Ooblets
The first design for my new store
I made a new cat design: Usually, I would add a design to my store as soon as it's done. But this design won't be added to my main shop — it will … [Continue reading] about The first design for my new store
ArtStation courses are now free
Courses on ArtStation used to be paid, but now, till the end of the year, they are free. A lot of the courses are related to 3D modeling, which is … [Continue reading] about ArtStation courses are now free
Finding a niche
Everyone always says you should find your niche. But it's not easy. Years ago, when I started making designs, I couldn't identify just one theme to … [Continue reading] about Finding a niche
Personal Monopoly
My approach to work has always been: find an interesting project, work on it, then work on another interesting project. Sometimes it meant making … [Continue reading] about Personal Monopoly
I made a mug
I found out about a local pottery studio that sometimes organizes classes. Last week they posted an event on Facebook titled "Make yourself a mug". I … [Continue reading] about I made a mug
Nothing Survives
I am trying to find time to draw more designs. Today I drew yet another cat. It's an interesting combination when you draw a cute animal and have it … [Continue reading] about Nothing Survives
The Strangest Secret
You know, I have never really thought about my goals. And I know now that to be successful you should have clearly defined goals. But it certainly … [Continue reading] about The Strangest Secret
Is Threadless worth it?
I know how it is. Every few weeks, you hear about yet another website where you should be selling your designs. And you wonder, Is it worth my … [Continue reading] about Is Threadless worth it?
Roam Research – Templates
I make notes about all the books and articles that I read, about anything useful that I learn. I note down all my ideas, I plan my future projects, I … [Continue reading] about Roam Research – Templates
What to do to live longer
The topic that has absorbed me recently is — longevity. It's something that I have always been interested in because, well, I want to live a very long … [Continue reading] about What to do to live longer
What gets measured, gets managed
I don't remember when I've first heard or read the words: "What gets measured, gets managed". I thought it was something Ray Dalio said, but I just … [Continue reading] about What gets measured, gets managed
Our Cat Book – Newsletter
I made a new landing page, just with a subscribe button, using ConvertKit. ConvertKit is a service that lets you collect e-mail addresses and send … [Continue reading] about Our Cat Book – Newsletter
Annihilation and foreshadowing
A friend lent me a book, "Annihilation" by Jeff VanderMeer, and I've read it today. While I was reading, I kept thinking, "This is a book that makes … [Continue reading] about Annihilation and foreshadowing