Inspiration

Our future selves

Childhood dreams are silly things.

The craft of Ray Gascoigne

I sometimes fear that there will be few true craftspeople in the world of tomorrow.

Craftsmanship

They say art is an extension of one’s soul. In some ways, it’s the most primal lasting expression of our passions, reflections and imagination.

There is a profound satisfaction in creating objects of functional beauty. Not only are they of use and cared for as tools should be…

Run run run

There are two places where my thoughts are truly free — when I’m motionless under a hot shower and when I’m rhythmically pounding the pavement. And given that I reside in the most arid continent on Earth, running really is my only option.

Visionary

It’s easy to get stuck in a rut — or rather, routine. Eat, sleep, work. Perhaps some TV, read a book, go for a run, pump some weights.

And doing it all again tomorrow.

The crazy thing is, most people don’t realise it — it’s almost a conditioned response…

Touch on

In grade six, I remember being awarded the class’ first ‘pen licence’ — it was a proud day, yet to my teacher’s dismay, I continued with my beloved pencil.

It is a primal feeling to express one’s thoughts and ideas directly to a visual medium — to sketch, write, doodle, cross-out…

The mental block

This video (3:41) sums up what I do. Every day.