leapphrogdesign

Weekly art, writing, and creative inspiration from the author of Steal Like an Artist and other bestsellers.

Hi. I draw a diary comic every day. Some of them are pretty good! Sign up, you'll love it.

An exploration of the intersection of art, design, and existence, where creative transformations meet occasional philosophical musings to elevate the spaces we temporarily inhabit.

Connecting the dots between creative habit, drawing, writing, memory, gratitude, and making art in the margins. Plus, free Illustrate Your Week prompts for keeping an illustrated journal to document YOUR life. 🏳️‍🌈 🎨

Where the mayor is corrupt, the water’s haunted, and the art’s pretty good.

Life happens. We get interrupted. When my husband died, grief opened my heart. Writing, like grieving, is an act of love. I got interrupted, but I didn't give up. Join me! A Substack Featured Publication.

You are loved. We are frightfully wondrous. Life happens to all of us, and we celebrate anyway: joy sustains the revolution.

For authors and creative leaders who want to publish on Substack from their own intelligence — not borrowed formulas. Strategic guidance that integrates data, intuition and deep respect for how creative people actually work.

Parent of a multi-modal communicating autistic 5 year old - the world is his AAC. On a multi-lifetime journey to examine and dismantle my ableism. Learning about cripping language, unschooling, and disability justice through being present with my kid.

My personal Substack