Nate Williams's Blog, page 5
December 31, 2023
Self-De$truction by Opulence
Your bottomless pit of ambition is not my top concern 
November 11, 2023
Victoria’s Wagon 
August 19, 2023
The beautiful voices in your head.
Get to know the beautiful voices in your head! I spent years creating artwork ( https://www.n8w.com/ ) before embracing the magic of a sketchbook. My wise professors urged me to treasure my sketchbooks, foreseeing their sentimental value. Though I brushed off their advice initially, I've come to see the light. Embracing sketching as a daily practice, I've found joy in unexpected ideas, personified in whimsical ways like amoebas, birds, bicycles, and more. I started with the intent of creating art, but many of my sketches have led to other things like websites, events, books, and product ideas. Just like my mentors, I now sing the praises of sketchbooks. You don't need to be an artist to benefit from this practice. It's a beautiful way for anyone to connect with themselves and discover creativity they never knew they had! My daily sketches https://www.instagram.com/n8wsketchbook/
June 18, 2023
June 17, 2023
UNSTRUCTURED
It doesn't matter what you've been through if you don't take time to reflect and make sense of it. Unstructured time is undervalued in our productivity-obsessed culture. Thinking, listening, and creating are good for the soul, and beneficial for those around you. Here is some mixed media papercut and colored pencil art I made with my handy #CricutMaker3 #reflect #unstructured
I never make art without music. I was listening to a lot of Clubfeet when creating these images. 🙏 If you are listening, thank you. https://soundcloud.com/helloclubfeet
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June 8, 2023
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Editorial Illustration for Harvard Graduate School of Education
Agency: https://www.modusop.net/
April 23, 2023
January 14, 2023
A grateful mindset unlocks the value in the world around you.
Cultivate generosity: Look for ways to give back to your community and help others, whether it be through volunteering, donating to a charity, or simply being there for a friend in need.
Spend time with positive people: Surround yourself with people who bring you joy and positivity, and actively avoid those who bring you down.
Learn to appreciate the successes of others: Make a conscious effort to celebrate the achievements of others, whether they are close friends or strangers.
Reflect on your own successes: Take time to reflect on your own accomplishments, and take pride in the progress you have made. This will help you to appreciate the successes of others and cultivate mudita.
Practice gratitude: Take time to reflect on the things you are grateful for in your life, and actively seek out opportunities to express your appreciation to others.
