Since around 1996, I've accumulated a rather varied collection of hobbies and interests. Some have grown into small businesses, some have stayed hobbies, and others have quietly fallen by the wayside. Most of them come from the same source: I'm a creative type, and my brain is nearly always in high gear. I'm forever thinking... Continue Reading →
Crafting A Strong Brand Identity (Without Pretending To Be Someone Else)
Here’s the thing. Branding gets talked about like it’s some polished, corporate exercise - colours, fonts, logos, all lined up like a showroom car that never sees dirt. But out here, in the real world… it’s a bit more like cleaning windows in the wind. You can plan it. You can prepare for it. But... Continue Reading →
GIMP Tutorial: Creating a Template for Redbubble Shirts
This article is written in reply to a friend who asked "How do I make T-Shirts for Redbubble with GIMP?" Because I don't know any other way, not even with Photoshop, I knew this had to be written. Step #1: Install GIMP. Read the fine print carefully. For Windoze users, there are components that you... Continue Reading →