Organizing My Creativity — Project Folders
This is the start of a new series about how I organize my creative life. I’m naturally an organized
Kris Black
Waking Up Early
After having the flu, for what seemed like with the worst symptoms possible, getting back into waking up early has
Surviving Creative Loss
I don't know what's happened but the last couple of years I've been in
Blackwing Pencils
I got my first sample set of Blackwing pencils. I was skeptical at first, wondering why anyone would want to
A New Project
I have an idea for a new project. It’s not like I need another project, but this one makes
Getting Older and Working Out
I’m in my last month of 48 years old. Working out is fun, but dang it if it’s
Chilling at the Market
Saturday mornings are reserved for my wife’s business, Bee Bottom Art. We set up at a local market and
25 Beautiful Years
Today marks the 25th year I've been married to my best friend. It's humbling to be
Grass
It's unfortunate to realize that your green thumb isn't so green. I killed the majority of
Different Eyes
While working on my portfolio updates last night I had an experience that I didn't like the majority
On a Roll…
I love it when I get into a groove with a project and lose track of time. I worked over
I Hate Dreaming
I had a terrible dream last night. I had cancer in my cheek and cut it off. My family and
Self-Promotion
I'm a confident and competent visual designer. I'm proud of the work I do and how
Fasting is Hard
Day 3 of fasting from from dinner the previous night to lunch the next day. I'm a snacker,
Portfolio Updates
I've been working on my portfolio site this month, kris.black. I'm converting it to a
Caitlin Clark’s Logo with Nike
This logo speaks loudly about Caitlin Clark. It reaches out representing a person of considerable stature beyond the basketball court.
From Spider-man to Building Websites: My Creative Evolution
In 1981, I was five years old and my favorite cartoon was Spider-man and his Amazing Friends. The show starred
Hello World
First post.
This is a special moment. I really should have thought of something unique to write, but I didn&
Fantasy Map for Web Designers
For my day job, I illustrated this editorial illustration that represents how someone can get started with UX design. It’
Taking Notes 2024
A goal of mine in the new year is to take and create better notes. I’ve always struggled with
David Wiesner's Best Page Layouts
I first learned of David Wiesner while watching a video about Caldecott winners Wiesner’s book, The Three Pigs, was