Hello Reader,
Our world keeps on spinning—through conflict, division, destruction— and from one Tuesday newsletter to the next, I hardly know what to say. What I can do is acknowledge reality: climate change, war, genocide, threats to human rights, democracy and science, and an ongoing unmitigated pandemic.
It's too much, I agree. But we can't look away. We have to see.
You can't see what's going on without doing something about it.
At least that's my hope.
When others see you standing up for peace, human rights and the environment, they can follow your lead.
Create art. Express your values. Support fellow creatives. Make it worthwhile.
Take care of yourself, too. Returning to your own safe space of creativity and art is also necessary, taking time to replenish.
Don't ignore your job, business and personal responsibilities. Perhaps this is just my personality, but I feel better overall when taking care of my responsibilities as a parent, business owner and citizen. I recognize them as privileges. I am infinitely grateful to be able to homeschool my child. I love my business (even the challenges) because I get to publish beautiful and fulfilling magazines and books that readers appreciate. Bookkeeping, paying taxes, etc? All are necessary components in being a responsible citizen and contributing to society.
Eleven summers ago, I committed to sending my newsletter every Tuesday. Most Tuesdays, I don't know exactly what I'll be writing about until I begin. I just have to show up, do my best, and press send.
I know you can see my commitment.
I truly appreciate you being here.
• No Small Change design grant for Canadian non-profits
• Rise.Raise.Riso group of illustrators "wishing to raise awareness and funds to support and stand in solidarity with persecuted and vulnerable people around the world"
• The Peace Collective x Christopher Rouleau Pride 2025 Collection (Christopher Rouleau made the Make it Worthwhile logo.)
• Little U raising funds for humanitarian aid to Gaza
• share your Make it Worthwhile project here
UPPERCASE ISSUE 66 update
Issue #66 (July-Aug-Sept) is in the mail (don't expect it until July, though. Later if you're overseas). The new issue also arrived at my fulfillment partner, so they will begin processing orders soon. Hooray for when things go smoothly and stay on schedule!
Please subscribe or renew with the code keepgoing for Can$10 off subscriptions and renewals.
I'm going to need a bigger shelf!
FEED SACKS update
Also nearly done! All pre-orders will get an authentic vintage feed sack swatch with their book! Offer ends at the end of the day, today, June 24. Mailing data finalized tomorrow, followed by packing and shipping... it will start arriving with readers in mid-July.
GLUE update
Woohoo, chugging along. I know I've promised previews and such, but I'm going to keep my momentum and reveal everything later!
46 profiles, 448 pages.
Pre-order the book here.
Stencils in Craft, Art & Design
Submit artwork (craft, art, graphic design, typography) and other creative projects that use stencils in some way. → Submission Form
Black & White
Share your black & white artwork, projects and designs, where the lack of colour is a specific design feature. → Submission Form
more calls for submission
Everything is listed here.
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