Blackwing Pencils
I got my first sample set of Blackwing pencils. I was skeptical at first, wondering why anyone would want to
Hi, I'm Kris Black — a visual designer & cartoonist.
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Tuesday, December 16, 2025Surviving Creative Loss
I don't know what's happened but the last couple of years I've been in a slump of sorts. My desire to do creative things is there, but not the will to act upon them. It's terrible. I don't know if
Caitlin Clark’s Logo with Nike
This logo speaks loudly about Caitlin Clark. It reaches out, representing a person of considerable stature beyond the basketball court.
From Spider-man to Building Websites: My Creative Evolution
In 1981, I was five years old and my favorite cartoon was Spider-Man and his Amazing Friends. The show starred
Hello World
First post.
This is a special moment. I really should have thought of something unique to write, but I didn&
Fantasy Map for Web Designers
For my day job, I illustrated this editorial illustration that represents how someone can get started with UX design. It’
Taking Notes 2024
A goal of mine in the new year is to take and create better notes. I’ve always struggled with
David Wiesner's Best Page Layouts
I first learned of David Wiesner while watching a video about Caldecott winners, and Wiesner’s book, The Three Pigs,