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How to Draw (the Unseen)
On translating the interior experience into visual narrative. Plus: Tillie Walden, Adrian Tomine, Feeding Ghosts, hex #4D222C, and more.
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The Body, Redrawn
Revisiting my comic “Vessel” and exploring how tattoos and comics can translate the self.
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How to Draw (the Dance Inside of You)
A comic about my complicated history with dance and the slow work of loving my body.
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Call for Comics for Shenandoah Literary!
Share your work with me this September (and get paid).
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How to Draw (and Sell a Graphic Essay)
How I turned an idea into a published graphic essay—step by step, from pitch to print.
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Becoming a Bikerider
An illustrative micro-essay on how a new hobby has led me to unexpected discoveries about my city, my body, and the natural world.
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How to Draw (with Color)
The emotional logic of color and how it shapes the stories we tell. Plus: An introduction to color theory, Alison Bechdel's Fun Home, hex #65CCF1, and…
 • Robert James Russell
How to Draw ____. (w/ RJR)
How to Draw ____. (w/ RJR)
A monthly-ish newsletter about comics and the creative process—drawing insights, behind-the-scenes peeks into my practice, and the inspirations driving my work.
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