No talent

A case for doing lots and lots of lousy work.

Tales from the Trail: How an ultralight sketching kit transformed the way I nature journal

My nature journaling kit has come a long way since 2020, and because of it, so have I.

365 skies update

A few thoughts as we wrap-up 2023 and head into the new year.

"Failure is vital."

"What are the lessons here?" I asked myself. The most important one had nothing to do with paint.

"Dumb quotes"

They're smarter than some think (and not likely what you'd expect)

Interview: The Nature Journal Show

I recently had the opportunity to visit with Marley Peifer on his wonderful program, The Nature Journal Show.

Wayfinding

Time in nature has prompted me to reexamine my own creative pace. Here’s what’s next for Life Noticed.

Interview: 1% Daily

I was recently asked to share more about habits, overcoming obstacles, and how I stay consistent.

Happy Second!

Today, I share more about another of my passions in honor of the upcoming holiday.

Embracing impermanence

How windowscapes have helped me with overthinking

The best advice

Turns out it might be exactly what you think.

Undermining mastery

How learning a new skill is very much — and nothing like — learning how to ride a bike.