I recently placed a really big order online for art supplies. I typically avoid making online purchases, if I can help it. I like to shop at corner stores and mom & pop places and find local retailers to build relationships with. I wanted to share why I choose to buy online for most art [...]

[Caution: opinion and strong subject follows] This is the first of a series of blog posts in which I will be sharing a few things about what has become a very important part of who I am as a person and as an artist. I feel that my beliefs could be helpful and eye-opening for [...]

(Ryan’s SMM Technology Topic) Beside my love of illustration, a big part of my career is also helping others better use technology to market themselves with Social Media Marketing (SMM). It’s a passion of mine. So is having strong opinions. Today I am beginning with what seems like a simple thing. So simple, most people [...]

So, I have been meaning to tackle a subject from my FAQ section in more detail, and it is usually on my mind after returning from conferences. One of the most common conversations I have with people who talk to me for the first time regarding the authoring world is their declaration: 1.”I have an [...]