HeyJaredEssential Knowledge with Colin Matthes
Artist using storytelling, research, and humor to solve problems through art. My career nearly died with kids and a full-time job. After years of struggle, I built systems that work with reality. Here to share bi-weekly visual strategies that work.
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How to Take a Punch, Calm a Newborn, and Land a Plane (opens the original)
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Fifteen years ago I started drawing instructions. Some of these things I knew well. Some I didn’t.How to escape a riptide. How to filter water with whatever’s on hand. How to fly a helicopter. How to take a punch. What to do when a guard dog attacks. How to deal with a liar.<div class="image2-inset"
Treehouse, pergola, a couple drawings (opens the original)
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This summer, I built a treehouse with my kids, fixed the deck, built a pergola, prepared for baby number three, played tennis (1-7 record, oof), and fixed a toilet at Rectangle Studios.I also met with my dream YouFixedIt client.I also made a couple of drawings.<
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