Projects

A neatly stacked pile of well-worn hardcover journals sits atop a light, textured wooden desk, their covers in muted, earthy tones with visible creases and little metal page corners peeking out. Scattered around are a vintage brass pen, a folded newspaper clipping, and an empty porcelain mug with a subtle, hand-painted pattern. The desk is positioned near a sunlit window, with soft, golden afternoon sunlight pouring in and casting gentle, elongated shadows across the objects. The overall atmosphere feels thoughtful and introspective, with a calm, cozy aura. Shot from a slightly elevated angle, with focused foreground and softly blurred background, the composition is clean, modern, and slightly nostalgic, evoking authentic creative reflection.

Emotions Lab Journal

A compact collection of intimate posts and confessions from The Second Draft, where honesty meets humor and curiosity. Read what resonates, leave the rest.

An open notebook filled with rapid, handwritten notes and doodles sits alone upon a matte slate-grey tabletop, flanked by scattered sticky notes in pale pastel colors and a small, geometric clay paperweight. Around the notebook are a few loose index cards and a half-finished ceramic mug with a simple line-art illustration. The scene is washed in diffused natural light from an overcast sky, creating soft, shadowless illumination and highlighting the textural contrast between paper and ceramic. The atmosphere is inviting yet quietly contemplative, suggesting a moment of honest, unfinished thought. Photographed at eye level with a tight, centered composition and shallow depth of field, the image leans toward a minimalist, contemporary style suited for a personal creative blog.

Here you’ll find highlights from ongoing personal projects—sketches, drafts, and snapshots that invite you to peek behind the scenes and stay awhile.

A neatly stacked pile of well-worn hardcover journals sits atop a light, textured wooden desk, their covers in muted, earthy tones with visible creases and little metal page corners peeking out. Scattered around are a vintage brass pen, a folded newspaper clipping, and an empty porcelain mug with a subtle, hand-painted pattern. The desk is positioned near a sunlit window, with soft, golden afternoon sunlight pouring in and casting gentle, elongated shadows across the objects. The overall atmosphere feels thoughtful and introspective, with a calm, cozy aura. Shot from a slightly elevated angle, with focused foreground and softly blurred background, the composition is clean, modern, and slightly nostalgic, evoking authentic creative reflection.

Each image pairs with a short reflection, inviting readers to connect with the messy, hopeful work of making.