Friday, December 29, 2017

New Year's Resolutions


Happy New Year! I drew this comic for Evernote.

For more great comics (including a few on New Year's resolutions), you can order my Shape of Ideas book and calendar. They are available internationally wherever books are sold!

Monday, December 18, 2017

My Bookshelf


You can add my book "The Shape of Ideas: An Illustrated Exploration of Creativity" to your bookshelf - get it here or wherever books are sold. If it doesn't change your life, you can at least use it as a hat!

Monday, December 4, 2017

Types of Light




This comic appears as a fold-out poster in the latest issue of The Believer. Thanks to art director Kristen Radtke!

The Shape of Ideas Book | The Shape of Ideas Calendar | Incidental Comics Poster Shop

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

The Search


I was interviewed by Pamela Rosen of Evernote about my creative process and my unique double-life as an orthodontist. You can read the profile here.

The Shape of Ideas Book | The Shape of Ideas Calendar | Incidental Comics Poster Shop

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Thanks



Thank you, Incidental Comics readers, for all your support this year! It's been amazing to see the publication of my first book, first calendar, and many other exciting projects. I'm thankful I get to make comics that people all over the world can read and enjoy.

Friday, November 17, 2017

Friday, November 10, 2017

Friday, November 3, 2017

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Looking Up


This comic is based on actual events. My favorite time of year is when I can lie under the ash tree in my backyard without getting swarmed by mosquitos. Sometimes I take a nap. Sometimes I just stare up at the sky. Usually it inspires a comic. I may have stolen the "gold coins" metaphor from Pablo Neruda. If so, it was entirely intentional.

The Shape of Ideas Book | The Shape of Ideas Calendar | Incidental Comics Poster Shop

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

How to Finish


 This comic was inspired by Jon Acuff's new book Finish. Thanks to Jon for the collaboration - you can get this poster on his book tour!

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Perfect



As a recovering perfectionist, I was thrilled when author Jon Acuff asked me to draw a poster for his new book Finish. Visit Jon on his book tour to get a poster, or find it at my shop.

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Iridescence


Lately I've been reading poetry by Mary Oliver, Ted Kooser, and Pablo Neruda. It's like looking at the ordinary world through a lens that gives common things extraordinary brilliance. This comic is my attempt to capture that feeling.


Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Branches



Happy (almost) Autumn! A book and calendar of my comics have just been published by Abrams. 

Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Lightness




Here's a page from "The Shape of Ideas: An Illustrated Exploration of Creativity." For more inspiration, order it online here:

Amazon | Abrams | IndieBound | Indigo | B&N | BAM

Photo credit: Lindsey Fisher

Monday, August 14, 2017

Thursday, August 10, 2017

Lost Crayons





For more comics on colors and creativity, check out The Shape of Ideas book and calendar, out now from Abrams Books!

Tuesday, August 8, 2017

The Shape of Ideas Calendar



I'm excited to announce that The Shape of Ideas 2018 Calendar is out today! May your upcoming year be filled with inspiration.

You can order it online here.

Friday, August 4, 2017

Wednesday, July 26, 2017

Confidence


I have a new book out about the joys and frustrations of doing creative work!  You can order it online here:

Amazon | Abrams | IndieBound | Indigo | B&N | BAM

Friday, July 21, 2017

Hope



My first book collection of Incidental Comics is out now! You can order it online here:

Amazon | Abrams | IndieBound | Indigo | B&N | BAM

Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Los Angeles Review of Books Interview




I was interviewed by the Los Angeles Review of Books about making philosophical comics, finding artistic courage, and creating The Shape of Ideas

You can read the full interview here. A big thanks to interviewer Jeffrey Kindley for his thoughtful questions and deep reading of my work!

Monday, July 10, 2017

Some of My Best Friends are Records


From The Shape of Ideas: An Illustrated Exploration of Creativity. Find it at your friendly local bookstore, or order it online here:

Amazon | Abrams | IndieBound | Indigo | B&N | BAM

Friday, July 7, 2017

Patterns



For more comics of visual and personal exploration, check out my new book, The Shape of Ideas! You can order it online here: http://abramsbooks.com/shapeofideas

Monday, July 3, 2017

Sketches of Summer










The first book collection of Incidental Comics was published this summer! The Shape of Ideas is available internationally wherever books are sold. You can find it online here: http://www.abramsbooks.com/shapeofideas

Thursday, June 15, 2017

A Cure for Writer's Block


I have a new book on inspiration, ideas, and overcoming creative blocks, published by Abrams Books.

You can purchase it online here:  www.abramsbooks.com/shapeofideas

Monday, June 12, 2017

The Ingredients of Shakespeare




This comic appears in the latest issue of The Southampton Review.

Want to get inspired? My new book on creativity is out now from Abrams Books:  www.abramsbooks.com/shapeofideas

Literary posters are available at my shop.

Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Writing Exercises


This comic appears in the latest issue of The Southampton Review.

Check out my new book on ideas, creativity, and writing: http://www.abramsbooks.com/shapeofideas

Literary posters are available at my shop.