‘Alice in Wonderland’ Design Finished!
Just finished a brand-new Alice in Wonderland poster—poster #16 for Theatre Avenue!
Get Back Up
An inspiring Aaron Sorkin quote on resilience, perseverance, and getting back up after failure.
Behind the Curtain – Interview with Robert Botello (pt. 2)
Theatre director Robert shares encouraging advice for anyone eager to get started in theatre—onstage or behind the scenes.
Making of ‘West Side Story’ Poster
A behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind our West Side Story poster design.
Some Great Bernstein Quotes
A collection of powerful Leonard Bernstein quotes on music, creativity, time, and the artist’s calling
‘Alice in Wonderland’ Moving Along
Progress update on the Alice in Wonderland poster, with layouts set and colors coming together.
The Joy of Sharing and Seeing Things Shared
A reflection on why seeing creative process matters—and the joy of artists sharing how their work is made.
“Great Theatre is About…”
An inspiring Willem Dafoe quote on theatre’s power to challenge thinking and imagine a better world.
Featured Poster Design – West Side Story
A look at designing a fresh West Side Story poster—focused on dance, romance, and layered visual storytelling.
25 Seats for the Orphans
A lovely moment from Finding Neverland showing how imagination and laughter transform an audience.
Classic Interview with Composer Danny Elfman
A fun, insightful interview with Danny Elfman on composing, creativity, and long hours at the piano.
Inspiring Creatives – Tia Kratter and Steve Pilcher
A behind-the-scenes look at Pixar’s Brave with artists Tia Kratter and Steve Pilcher sharing craft and creativity.
Try Listening to a Composer
A calming, inspiring interview with composer Alexandre Desplat—perfect background listening for creative work.
A Fascinating Look at Ballet
An incredible look behind the scenes of life inside professional ballet.
Behind the Curtain – Interview with Robert Botello
Introducing Behind the Curtain—a new interview series spotlighting inspiring people in theatre, schools, and communities.
Inspiring Creatives (series) – Stephen Kenn
A beautiful vignette on designer Stephen Kenn, creativity, craft, and learning from disciplines outside your own.
From the Sketchbook – Early ‘Alice’ Sketches
Behind the scenes of theatre poster design—sketching concepts for Alice in Wonderland while finishing Charlotte’s Web artwork.
From the Sketchbook — Charlotte’s Web Drawings
A peek inside my sketchbook—sharing pencil drawings and early ideas from the Charlotte’s Web poster process.
Put On the Best Show You Can
Nathan Lane quote on theatre and performance—creating the best show possible through dedication, collaboration, and artistic excellence.
Back to Hand Lettering
Rediscovering the joy of hand-lettering—why drawing type by hand brings freshness and life back into design.
Featured Poster Design – Peter Pan
A fresh, imaginative poster design inspired by Peter Pan and the magic of storytelling on stage.
“If You Become a Teacher…”
An inspiring thought inspired by Oscar Hammerstein on lifelong learning, creativity, and why growth and curiosity matter in the arts.
Jason Fried Redefines Creative Work
Jason Fried’s Creative Mornings talk offers a fresh, thought-provoking take on creative work and productivity.