I survived my first year in animation!

To a very rough 2025, and a better 2026

Mar 14

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July 2025

I took Stephanie Stine's Story Development class!

And learned so much about what makes a story work!

Jul 18, 2025

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March 2025

My short film comes out in less than 24 hours!

I can't believe it's finally DONE!!

Mar 27, 2025

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February 2025

The best one in the room

On drawing as a competitive sport

Feb 24, 2025

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December 2024

Ponyo and the Magic of the Everyday

Wonder, empathy, and story structures in "Ponyo" - Miyazaki Book Club 3

Dec 29, 2024

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November 2024

World-building the Miyazaki way

Three mini essays from the archives - Miyazaki Book Club 2

Nov 20, 2024

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September 2024

How Hayao Miyazaki builds a story

'And then you start to draw. The story will follow' — Miyazaki Book Club 1

Sep 26, 2024

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August 2024

Make Art, Not Portfolio Pieces

What I learned making a short film and the point of Art School

Aug 21, 2024

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January 2024

How to never finish your project

Hey everyone!

Jan 27, 2024

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December 2023

Feedback, Feedback, Feedback

How feedback saved my story - and can save yours too

Dec 11, 2023

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February 2023

A work-in-progress study blog

From a work-in-progress story artist

Feb 13, 2023

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December 2022