My Second Skillshare Class: Behind the Scenes

My Second Skillshare Class: Behind the Scenes

When FiftyThree and Skillshare approached me this summer to create a course centered around data visualization and iPad drawing, I knew that it would be a fantastic opportunity. I said yes before knowing any details about how it would all work because my gut was telling me that doing this would provide me with much greater value than purely financial benefit. In fact, I didn't know I would make a penny until after we filmed the first class. While it wasn't clear to me in exactly what other ways I would learn and grow, now I know and can share with anyone who takes the time to read this. 

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What a difference a year can make!

What a difference a year can make!

I have about 30 sketchbooks and Moleskine journals lying around that I have used to track my ideas, designs, learning, and experiences over the years. Occasionally I open them up to reference different events or for inspiration, but for the most part they are just collecting dust. 

Last fall, I discovered the many benefits of digital drawing, and have since jumped in with both feet. My first attempt at digital drawing was when I attended the Tableau Customer Conference and decided to create a sketchnote journal to remember the experience. 

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