Hi Reader , A common theme keeps popping up for me lately, and it resonates deeply with one of my main ideas — Process over Product. When I encourage people to doodle, I often hear, “I’m just not creative,” or “I don’t know how to doodle.” But here’s the thing — creativity isn’t about perfection or polished results. It’s about process. Roxanne (aka @SuperDoodleGirl) recently shared a post that gave me a fresh perspective. She talked about ways to make “ugly art.” Her list included things...

Hi Reader , This week started off with a holiday for some and a change of pace for others. It occurred to me that the rhythms of Africa and the rhythms of the Indigenous peoples of America are not so different. They all point to the same rhythmic beat that lives in us all — the steady beating of our hearts. That’s why doodling feels so grounding to me. The rhythmic repetition of lines is a simple, soulful practice that brings calm and clarity. I hope you found a few moments this weekend for...

Hi Reader , Most of the time when I doodle, I lean into familiar patterns — the ones that come easily to my brain and pen. I love the comfort that comes from those well-known lines. No matter how many times I draw them, each doodle turns out a little different… because that’s just how doodles are! I also rarely start in the same place or with the same “string” (those little spaces to doodle in). Once a year though, I’m intentional about stretching myself with new patterns. In October, a...