Journal


Following Seeds

Looking for the familiar in a foreign place.

April 15, 2024


Art Opening: Mono

A recap of the 12/9 event, and a few thoughts on what it means to make, share, and purchase art. 

December 15, 2023


To Struggle

To struggle and be uncomfortable and tired and anxious and scared is a gift. It’s an opportunity for growth, filled with potential. 

September 15, 2023


Herbert Bayer x Aspen

The iconic designer’s fingerprints are all over the place. And now there’s a new museum dedicated to his work.

August 15, 2023


Post Surf

The surfing isn’t always great, having surfed is.

June 15, 2023


The Making of The Divide Gallery

When the right idea gets to the right person, good things happen.

May 15, 2023


Seeing Shadows

Notes and images from my recent visit to a remote glacier in British Columbia.

April 15, 2023


F*ck Guns

And, using the magic of art and illusion, make them magically go away.

March 15, 2023


Holding on / Letting go

I just finished two great books, and after digesting them a bit, realized that they were connected in interesting ways.

February 15, 2023


Thoughts on Art and AI

How will AI change art and the way that artists live and work? It’s not what you might expect.

January 15, 2023


The Broom

I love the idea of using a beautiful broom twice a day for the next 20 years. That’s a lot of quality broom time. But the thought of just buying a broom isn’t really interesting enough. Can a broom be cool?

December 15, 2022


"Quality"

What is it and how do you recognize it? Can it be defined and measured?

November 15, 2022


Looking at Looking

Notes from a visit to the new James Turrell Skyspace in Green Mountain Falls, CO.

September 15, 2022


On Potboiling

The idea of having a “hot streak” at a young age, then never being able to achieve the same level of creative reward for the rest of one’s life is sort of sad and terrifying.

August 15, 2022



BC // 50

Trying to understand a vision that came to me while walking across a crevasse covered glacier in remote British Columbia.

May 15, 2022


But is it Art?

Stefan Sagmeister, the difference between design and art, and the story behind the time he carved his chest with an X-Acto.

April 15, 2022



Back to Analog

The journey from Hasselblad to printing press and everything in between.

December 15, 2021


Looking longer, seeing more

The longer I sat and drew, the more I noticed.

November 15, 2021


Thinking New

Andre 3000 and Rick Rubin go deep.

October 13, 2021


Spooniness, Longevity

Is Spoon one of the greatest bands of all time?

September 15, 2021


Stay Curious

It’s the gateway to wisdom.

August 15, 2021



Brian Eno Can't Stop Swimming

Notes from A Year with Swollen Appendices: Brian Eno’s Diary.

June 15, 2021


Flying and Falling: Masahisa Fukase

One of the greatest photo books ever made, and a story of sadness, beauty, and heartbreaking tragedy.

May 15, 2021


Les Choucas

The Tetons, dead climbers, and a special bird.

April 15, 2021


Rémy Julienne, 1930-2021

Props to one of the all time greats.

March 15, 2021