The Journal

Everything I'm learning, working through, and figuring out.

This is where I write. About drawing and illustration, about building a creative business, about the marketing side of things, and about the long, nonlinear process of making a living from creative work. Some of it is advice. Most of it is me thinking out loud.

Create

On illustration, creative practice, and making things again.

Build

On visual identity, design thinking, and looking intentional.

Grow

On marketing, audience-building, and the business of creativity.

Publish

On websites, SEO, and showing up online on your own terms.

Smart Insights for Modern Artists & Makers

Weekly strategies to help you grow your creative brand with confidence — from web design and marketing to mindset and momentum.

Join like-minded creatives receiving actionable tips every week on how to market your work, build your presence online, and turn your creativity into a thriving brand — without the overwhelm.

Curated by Mike Tapia, creative consultant and founder of Brush & Bytes.