by Daniele Rossi | Jan 20, 2008 | blog, creativity
Today’s Toronto Star has a great article about the XO laptop and the concept of simple technology. It’s a great read if you’re like me–> tired of the unnecessarily complexity of operating systems (Vista) and cellphones. In other words,...
by Daniele Rossi | Jan 12, 2008 | blog, creativity
The Year of Creativity continues with me talking about a fantastic document entitled, How to be Creative by Hugh MacLeod. I can’t recommend this enough. If you’re itching to get creative and possibly make a living out of it, this manifesto is GOLDEN. On...
by Daniele Rossi | Jan 4, 2008 | blog, creativity, illustration
Kicking off my self-declared Year of Creativity is a list I reconstructed listing how using a pencil is better than a computer. “Reconstructed” because it’s a list I originally made for rec.arts.animation waaaaay back in the mid 90s when 9600 baud...
by Daniele Rossi | Jan 1, 2008 | blog, comics, creativity, illustration
Happy New Year! My last show recorded in 2007 is the first show for 2008. Best of all, it’s short! It’s a quick drive on New Years’ Eve introducing The Year of Creativity. Something I made up to encourage me to really get off my butt and do lots of...
by Daniele Rossi | Dec 12, 2007 | blog, creativity
Finally, it’s been ages, a new episode of SpudCast. Well, it was recorded a while ago but here it is in all its glory! I talk about the importance of having a creative workout. That is, going outside to new places which is a great way to get a new perspective on...
by Daniele Rossi | Nov 1, 2007 | blog, comics, creativity, illustration, social media
Just a quick note to mention that I’ve created a Facebook group for character designers. I’ve been itching to draw, draw, draw and really delve into freelance illustration when I suddenly thought of creating such a group for networking and fun. I...