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New Drawing: Does this Lion Spark Courage in You?
Well, I don't think my new lion drawing is scary at all. I think it's rather cuddly looking! (But I wouldn't try to cuddle one in real life...)A few months ago I was asked to make all the "big 5" safari animals in this style. Fearless: Lion Carving With Chitenje...
A Billion Girls in One? How to Show All Girls Getting an Education
She's done.Well, not done but hopefully just beginning.I made this drawing not expecting that anyone but me (a lifelong education geek) would like it. Thankfully I've been getting some great feedback as well as a first trickle of orders for printed banners for schools...
Design for Social Change + New (Lucky) Art
I love creating design for social change as well as art that uplifts, informs, and empowers.Did you know that in the last two countries I've lived in, my academic field doesn't exist in the universities? That would be Art, Design, and Digital Media.In the last few...
Why Malawi is One of the Most Inspiring Countries + Studio News
Hello! I hope you are staying well.I've been busy both in the studio and also helping several UN agencies with their design and communications here in Malawi. I happen to find Malawi to be one of the most inspiring places on Earth because it has natural beauty,...
How Inspiration Can Just Sneak Up On You + New Videos & Updates
Charlie Bit Me? (Never! He's Too Sweet...) Hello! Greetings from my part of the world to yours.Have you ever had a bad creative block and didn't know what to draw, write, or paint? Have you ever struggled to find inspiration?Well, I was having a day like that a few...
3 Ways Elephants Lead Like a Boss + FREE Print Winner
To Lead is To Serve: New Elephant Drawing for Inspired Leadership Learn more Hello my weary idealists,Are we feeling the burn or what?Greetings from my part of the world to yours. And what a world it is.Well, I've been continuing to make new work that aims to bring...
Do you think art can be healing?
How to make healing art that helps "make a difference?" Hi. I hope you are well in your part of the world. Today I'm wondering if you can please help me bounce some ideas around regarding "healing art." You see, recently I got some feedback from a few newsletter...
Beaten Up by a Baobab + New Work
Adventures in chakra paintings, sacred trees, and paintbrush swordplay Hi! I hope all is well with you. Well, it took months to find the time, but I just added the 7th chakra to my series of chakra paintings. In my version, the crown chakra is represented by a baobab...
Slimy Lizard Art, Lunch, + Eco Friendly NFTs
This blog post comes from my weekly newsletter. Did you know that if you subscribe, you'll automatically be entered to win a free art print in upcoming giveaways and you also get 20% off your first order from the shop? No joke! Sign Up! Hi! I hope you are doing well...
5 Small Creative Breakthroughs in 2021
Viva la sketchbook Hey there. Here we are in 2022! I hope your year is starting off well. To be honest, I've been feeling a little bit blah. It's probably the pandemic still raging, the inability to travel or see family and friends (the ones outside Malawi!), and the...