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notes Avoiding multitasking is unrealistic
We multitask because we get bored easily, and require a certain level of stimulation to remain interested. If that isn’t coming from the task at hand…
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notes Do one thing at a time
Based on time and accuracy (e.g. comprehension of text read), multitasking is not as efficient as you think it is. Even with evolving expectations in…
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writing Reading things later
The internet feels like an unfriendly place to be a reader. With very few exceptions, even articles published by excellent writers and savvy…
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art Charcoal portraitI'm always amazed about how quickly a charcoal sketch can come together... and how quickly it can be smudged if you touch it wrong! I thought I was…
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To the drawing board
I struggle a lot with capturing correct proportions, especially when it comes to portraits. Mostly I put this down to a lack of experience, but…
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writing Photographing artwork with a phone
I love traditional media, after years of creating mainly digital artwork. But I still like to be able to view and share my art on digital devices,…
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books Orwell's Roses (2021), Rebecca Solnit
For some reason I was expecting fiction rather than a collection of meandering essays following George Orwell's interest in gardening and how it…
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books Books I've read in 2025
This year I'm trying something a little different - writing a few notes for each book I finish, in an effort to try and remember things better. ---…
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sketchbooks Sketchbook 11I started this sketchbook in September 2024 and it’s currently in progress. I cut this into 2 halves to better fit into My notebook system. 📖…
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writing Getting the best out of Focus modes
I’ve been trying out iOS focus (there’s a great comprehensive rundown of how focus modes work on Hulry). These different modes on Apple devices can…
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art Portrait - SabrinaRecently I've been doing 1 on 1 art classes with Stephanie Sheppard, after going to a couple of her group workshops focused on portraits. This pencil…